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 face of these Badlands… On Labor Day, I completed my first organized “race” (well, unless […]
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, […]
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 worries. Now, however, it’s sporting the wicked-cool “Wintersong” theme powered by Genesis (affiliate link). Why Wintersong? Because my friend Brian Gardner uses it. Makes sense for […]
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 […]