Surgery was last week to remove a couple of wedge-shaped pieces of tissue from my disease-plagued lungs.Lung biopsy may not sound like major surgery, but it is. Surgery aided with robotics at the Norton Thoracic Institute, at St Joseph’s Hospital near downtown Phoenix.Weak, tired, and a bit of an uncomfortable feeling from the incisions, it … Continue reading When the Universe Speaks
Walk & Roll Live interview
I recently was a guest on the podcast; Walk and Roll Live, Disability Stories. I really enjoyed the warm, in-depth conversation with hosts Doug Vincent, and Addie Rich. https://youtu.be/70NgJYsT4qs?si=H4-IhG-CIvnMzEv_ "In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live, we sit down with Bob Millsap to hear his incredible story of perseverance through unimaginable challenges. From … Continue reading Walk & Roll Live interview
Never Forget 9/11/01
I share the 9/11 story of myself and my childhood best friend, Mike, every year. It’s an incredible story of baseball, beer, and friendship. In 2016, our story went viral when by was told by Mike Rowe on his popular podcast, “The Way I Heard It”. The episode was called “You Don’t Know Mike”. Back in 2001, I … Continue reading Never Forget 9/11/01
Finding Focus Through the Setbacks
Turtles at Poipu Beach, Kauai It’s been nearly a year since I was diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). Since then, I have learned a lot.ILD is a broad term for a group of disorders that have progressive scarring of the lungs. There is no cure for ILD. When I was first diagnosed, much of … Continue reading Finding Focus Through the Setbacks
Rest easy, Dad
We laid my dad to rest yesterday.It was a beautiful day.I did not doubt that it would be, but getting to the other side of it leaves me feeling such a sense of peace, as well as complete mental and physical exhaustion.Truly a legendary man who deserved a memorable send-off.Dad was blessed to have relatively … Continue reading Rest easy, Dad
My Story of 9/11
I share the 9/11 story of myself and my childhood best friend, Mike, every year. It’s an amazing story of baseball, beer and friendship. In 2016 our story went viral by being told by Mike Rowe on his “The Way I Heard It” podcast. The episode was called “You Don’t Know Mike”. Back in 2001 I worked in … Continue reading My Story of 9/11
What Does Terminal Even Mean?
I’ve paused, laid low, and really absorbed life lately. The peace that I have been feeling as I continue to march through adversity has felt remarkable. I recently had a chest CT scan. It shows significant scarring in both lungs as result of my battle with Covid.Interstitial lung disease is the diagnosis.The lung scarring is … Continue reading What Does Terminal Even Mean?
Interview—Briggs on Books
I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Mike Briggs on his Fresno, CA based talk show, Briggs on Books. Watch here… https://youtu.be/9Ri9L7WAa34 Interview 05/01/2024 “Shake Yourself Free“ banner Meeting new people Shake Yourself Free merchandising Shelly & I
Shake Yourself Free’s 1st Anniversary
A year ago this week, my book, Shake Yourself Free, was published by Sastrugi Press. I spent five years painstakingly working on this book (entirely prior to 9:00 AM each day). I put my complete heart and soul into it. To have it published and shared with the world is without a doubt one of my proudest moments, both … Continue reading Shake Yourself Free’s 1st Anniversary
Celebrating Through Living
Just over 2 years ago, I nearly died.Some of you may remember my all-out, crazed assault against the COVID-19 pneumonia that left me hospitalized for 53 days.Things were dire, the medical records are quoted as saying, “high probability of expiration overnight”.I’d already been through so much in my life. At 23 I lost my fiancé … Continue reading Celebrating Through Living
Ten Thousand Days 