Seven plus years of my life were spent selling real estate in one form or another. You know, selling the “American Dream”. Helping people navigate the often troubled waters of a real estate transaction. I get the benefits of owning a home, believe me. You know, things like: (hopefully) building equity, painting your walls however you […]
On the Benefits of Having a Heart Attack
Check that title again… On the Benefits of Having a Heart Attack. Benefits? WTF? Really? Yes, really! For those not aware, I had what an emergency room cardiologist described as a “massive heart attack” back on April 21, 2012. I’ve written about it here, there and pretty much everywhere. I can’t lie, that was one […]
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 ways than we know. She took every friend, every blessing, and every challenge, including her 7-1/2 year battle with cancer, […]
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 ETERNITY in McDonald’s Land) and cooking tens of thousands of Big Mac and Quarter Pounders. Honestly, I couldn’t […]
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 year when I had a heart attack. Thanks to the power of social media, lots of great […]
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 shitty day. That was the day I suffered a massive heart attack. Thank GOD you guys came […]