A Matter of Perspective

by Jimmy Johnson


I’m sorry I missed posting yesterday. If I had been here, I would have told you that the Kickstarter “surveys” are going out this weekend, which will be your opportunity to tell me where to send your reward and to list particulars in your case. It only goes out once! That’s Kickstarter doing, not mine. So, take care filling it out, and in the case of book inscriptions, etc., be sure and tell me exactly what you’d like. Here we go!
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114 responses to “A Matter of Perspective”

  1. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Well, dang. Although I knew that was a possibility.

    No surgery is “routine” (especially when it’s done on you), but cardiac bypasses have been being done for many years now. My dad had a triple, lived for 11 more years, and did not die of heart-related causes.

  2. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Second that, Trucker. It’s much better to treat the condition before having an acute myocardial infarction with the resulting (permanent) damage to the heart muscle.

  3. Jackie Monies Avatar
    Jackie Monies

    Mark had not seen a doctor for six years, despite working for a hospital and having insurance and VA benefits. He deserves much credit for facing all his issues and doing something positive about them. That takes more courage than many of us have.

    Wish there was something we could do more when our Village orphans need us. Worrying doesn’t seem enough.

  4. curmudgeonly ex-professor Avatar
    curmudgeonly ex-professor

    I hope Mark can read these good wishes on his phone. Hang in there, guy….

  5. Jackie Monies Avatar
    Jackie Monies

    Just got off phone with Mark. They have been doing more tests all night and just came in for more at this hour. They are serious about this.

    He is in good spirits however.

  6. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    More prayers Mark.

    GM Debbe

    ??CALORIES (noun)
    Tiny creatures that live in your closet
    and sew your clothes a little bit tighter
    every night.

    B’ugs

  7. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    Where did those ?? come from again?

    HAL is not the only one taking over

  8. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Debbe 😉 I’ve sailed those waters a time or two…and survived.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksfAyW5FCww

  9. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Good morning Villagers…..

    Thanks domaucon, for the cheers 🙂 and eating eggs too.

    ….and Jackie, this too shall pass….

    Old Bear….we did not go that route, putting on some kind of rust oxidant, then spray painting it. Can only do a little at at time with the rustoleum, as there is no ventilation. Nothing we can do about those old cages though.

    Mark, will be praying for you. Glad you are getting this procedure done. You will feel like a new man when this is done.

    Steve, really like your list.

    Going in early..

    Ya’ll have a blessed day, truly.

  10. Debbe Avatar
  11. MarkinTTown Avatar
    MarkinTTown

    Good morning all. Havent read comments yet. Cath went ok, but nothing they could stent. I will remain in hospital to have bypass. Dr. Says it will n e 3 or 4 bypassses, had 99 percent blockage of the largest coronary artery. I must be blessed, because one blood clot in the wrong place and I would n i t be here. Thank you all for the prayers.

  12. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Debbe 😉 I figured you already had a nice pair, hon. 😉

    Thoughts and prayers, Mark.

  13. Nancy Kirk in AZ Avatar
    Nancy Kirk in AZ

    Prayers from NK in AZ, Mark.