Category Archives: Life as a veteran

What life as a Cold War submariner and disabled vet entails.

I need a flying car

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Kirk M

It never fails. After months of not having to drive to the VA the time always comes back around where I seem to be visiting said facility/facilities, (local or the campus in Boston, MA) a dozen times within a two … Continue reading →

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Gone to Boston

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Kirk M

I’m headed to the Boston VA tomorrow morning which means I’m hitting the road today to head down to a friend’s house where I’m staying overnight in preparation for catching the shuttle to Boston at the White River Jct, VT … Continue reading →

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A bit of a cyst

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Kirk M

A long, long time ago (well, maybe not that long ago) I was driving my taxi on a run from the home base in Bradford, VT to White River Jct, VT where the Vermont VA medical center happens to be … Continue reading →

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Mugged by a tiny blue pill

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Kirk M

I’ve been mugged. Mugged by a tiny blue pill. An equivalent of a personal nuclear explosion in an itty bitty package knocked me for a loop for the past three days. I should probably explain? In short, I have RLS. … Continue reading →

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Barium me not.

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Kirk M

There are a few things in life that I’ve always hated doing that, over the years past, I always seemed to end up doing anyway. The top of my list of things I hate doing are: Moving Changing out drum … Continue reading →

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Thank you for your patience

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Kirk M

Obviously I haven’t posted for the last several days. There’s a simple reason for this. I haven’t felt all that well. In fact, I’ve felt absolutely lousy and yes, it has to do with those blasted disabilities of mine (may … Continue reading →

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Triple Whammied

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Kirk M

I seemed to have triple whammied myself. Sucker punched, knocked over and kicked myself when I was down. Slam, bam, wham and I was out. Or wish I was. I’m not going to go into any detail here but it … Continue reading →

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When modern technology doesn’t make it easier.

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Kirk M

I receive a lot of prescription medication by mail, like all of it. And one of those medications I have to sign for since it’s one of those controlled medications (da-da-da-dum!!) and there has to be due signature in acknowledgement … Continue reading →

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