1) YMCA Membership 2) MARTA access
Public Transit
Plinky asked, “If public transportation were available in your neighborhood, would you use it?” MARTA Bus Stop Sign I do use it! It’s much cheaper than maintaining a car, when you consider the cost of insurance, gas, upkeep, etc. For those of us who don’t care to drive (or whose health removes driving as an option […]
Fate
Plinky asked, “Do you believe in fate?” Your destiny No, I don’t believe in fate at all. Fate implies some overall power or force in charge of the universe that overrides free will and human choices, and I completely reject that notion. People’s lives are affected by what happens to them, by the genetic lottery and […]
Gratitude
1) Medicare 2) My scooter 3) Amelia (my cat)
Kids Today
Plinky said, “Name three advantages that kids born these days have over older generations. What about disadvantages? Internet I 1) The internet. I can hardly imagine what it would have been like to have ready access to so much information at an early age! 2) Ubiquitous connectivity. Even for those like my daughter who don’t remember […]
Gratitude
1) Auto insurance 2) My cell phone 3) My daughter
Gratitude
Today I’m grateful for MARTA, which allows me to get around without having to own a car. I’m also grateful for my wonderful pain specialist and incredible therapist.
On the Radio
Plinky asked, “Do you ever listen to the radio anymore?” Car Radio I only listen to the radio in the car. In fact, I don’t think I’ve got a radio at home anywhere. If I do listen, I almost always choose the local NPR affiliate to listen to. If it isn’t time for the one […]
Gratitude
1) My Daddy, and his (ongoing) recovery from surgery. 2) Everything I learned about music from J.D. Mardis and all the other teachers over the years. 3) Easy access to a pool.
My Favorite Comedian
Plinky asked, “Who’s your favorite comedian? Is there anyone you can’t stand?” George Carlin May 12 1937 — June 22 2008 George Carlin is the King of Comedians as far as I’m concerned. He’s always hilarious. I love watching old clips and reading his books. His death was a huge loss to the world and came […]