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February 23, 2014

On the front page

I was interviewed for what I thought would be a small article by journalist Jessica Dockery of The Madisonville Messenger, and it ended up on the front page! A link to the article here.   Filed under: Uncategorized
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Published on February 23, 2014 12:58

Go buy some books!

Here are a couple of live links to preorder my Book Stand Tough posted by my publisher, and a really cool post about my friend Jenny Leigh Jones book being available in paperback. And yes, I have discovered a new toy for my blog, I can now put direct facebook posts on Two Feet Shorter! […]
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Published on February 23, 2014 01:01

I’m famous on teh interwebz

If you haven’t liked my page over on facebook you need to get over there right now and do it! Keep up with current events, get info on my new book about to be released, and just say hello! Filed under: Uncategorized
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Published on February 23, 2014 00:44

February 19, 2014

Will be doing some updates to the ol’ blog over the next ...

Will be doing some updates to the ol’ blog over the next few hours, so if you visit and it looks wonky it’s because it is getting a facelift!Filed under: Uncategorized
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Published on February 19, 2014 13:22

February 16, 2014

Can’t catch a break!

And this is how other amputees treat a whiner! I totally deserved this! Filed under: Uncategorized
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Published on February 16, 2014 17:19

February 15, 2014

The Truth About Being an Amputee

Originally posted on The Diary of a One-Legged Cop:
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog titled, What to do When Your Prosthesis Doesn’t Fit. If you didn’t catch it or need a refresher, follow the link below. http://thediaryofaoneleggedcop.wordpr... In that post I emphasized the fact that you as an amp must take responsibility…
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Published on February 15, 2014 15:34

January 31, 2014

To be battery operated…Or not to be…

So lately on a few of the different social media sites I frequent I have been hearing a lot about powered knees, powered ankles, and other very cool prosthetic devices. They can be a game changer for some, and I have several friends who have some awesome microprocessor controlled feet and/or knees. I am glad […]
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Published on January 31, 2014 13:44

January 17, 2014

January the 17th

Let me tell you a story. When I was 16 I was in a wreck with my first car. Crumpled the front end of my beloved old Dodge. There I am on the side of the road wondering what I’m gonna do and suddenly my Dad shows up. There were no cell phones back then, […]
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Published on January 17, 2014 13:05

December 12, 2013

Amazing Grace

It really sucks when bad health hits us adults, none of us like hospitals and frequent doctor visits. It is even worse for a child. We as adults learn that complaining is a way to vent, a way to let it out with a scream or a whine, but kids don’t always react the same. […]
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Published on December 12, 2013 13:07

November 9, 2013

Are you holding onto a grenade?

I would like all of my amputee readers to take a look at this video. It is by Ash Beckham, who happens to be a member of the GLBT community. What does a gay woman have to say that would be relevant to an amputee? Well, give Ash’s speech a listen. It certainly hit home […]
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Published on November 09, 2013 12:32