Like a Fucking Warrior of Old

I am gearing up for another big surgery, the time frame for this is still pretty soft, in that there are a few hoops to jump through in order to get to that point. This has started causing me some anxiety, I am sure this is my brains way of dealing with the fact that Read More…

Coming to Grips With the Sunset of My Career

I am rapidly realizing that it’s ok that my time in the Emergency Services is coming to a close. I have had some great times on this job, my certifications expire in 2018, I will most likely go through one more certification cycle  as it makes logical sense especially if I am going to an Read More…

Reflections

Earlier today I learned of the tragic passing of one of the people I work with at the Renaissance Festival. He passed away tragically in a hit and run accident Sunday afternoon, his wife who taught my son all about stilt walking and performing with a crowd was in the vehicle with him, she is Read More…

Always Eat Your Fries First

in 1994 when i was just a young EMT-Basic one of my instructors gave me some sage wisdom in regards to meal consumption while working in an ambulance. This advice was to always eat my french fries first, french fries do not microwave well and are really only good when you get them initially, so Read More…