Fainting, again, at my routine physical

(623 words)



I went for a standard checkup yesterday; it was only my second in 23 years. 



The results? The doctor said in spite of my often self-destructive behaviors I’m in excellent shape for a man my age (54). 



And then he bought both my books!



So I was there about an hour, received a thorough check-up, had blood work done and left with a check for $30 in my pocket.



Long live