It's THE college football game of the year for any true University of Texas fan (especially since A&M bailed to the SEC). OU has won the last three games by a combined score of 146 - 58. It's …
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My First Race
For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive. I wanna find one face that ain't looking through me I wanna find one place, I wanna spit in the …
An Open Letter to BioMarin Pharmaceutical – BMN 673 and Compassionate Use
UPDATE: Jan 2, 2014. Sadly, after a gallant 7.5 year battle with cancer, Andi Sloan passed away last night. Her mother posted this on Facebook: Thank each of you for enriching Andrea's life in more …
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Look Ma, a shiny new theme!
Welcome back to the woefully neglected Now Pondering — “Jay T’s Other Blog”. Given how long it’s been since the last post here, you probably don’t even remember what this site looked like. No …
My Last Meal at McDonald’s
I started working at McDonald's the day I turned 16. That was... long ago. Since that time, I will fully admit it -- I love McDonald's. This, despite working there for over three years (which is an …
Meeting My Hero(s)
Those that read my "Open Letter to Mesa Fire Department, Ladder 209 B-Shift" post a few days ago know I've been on a little quest to find, and meet, the first responders that helped save my life last …
Open Letter to Mesa Fire Department, Ladder 209 B-Shift
Dear B-Shifters with Ladder 209 - You guys don't know me, and I really don't know you. April 21st of 2012 was probably just another normal day at work for you, but for me, that was one really …
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365 Days Ago…
It was exactly 365 days ago that I looked into the eyes of my wife and kids and saw concern. And fear. They probably won't admit it, but I suspect they were afraid I was about to die. I know I …