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My Personal Experience with Brain Trauma – Part 3

RJ Walters

Before the surgery, I really had no idea who Dr. P was or what he looked like. (I am not using his full name here as I don’t have permission from him and don’t want to intrude on his privacy). Looking at him when he delivered the good post-surgery news I discovered he was a sixty-year-old or so guy with white hair and a neatly trimmed mustache. He came in a couple more times that day to check on me. When my wife was not there to sign for me he always grabbed the paper and pencil to give me … Continue reading My Personal Experience with Brain Trauma – Part 3

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Personal Experience with Brain Trauma – Part 2 Off To The Operating Room

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In the last post, I left off just before my consult with a brain surgeon. When the ER doctor told me I had a chronic brain bleed because of my fall that scared me more than I have been in a long time.  When the surgeon told me he needed to go in and fix it and to relieve the pressure, my life didn’t flash before my eyes but I was thinking this could be the end. After I agreed to the surgery I started thinking about what if these were my last hours? I told my wife I didn’t … Continue reading Personal Experience with Brain Trauma – Part 2 Off To The Operating Room

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My Personal Experience with Brain Trauma & The US Healthcare System- Part 1

RJ Walters

It started out in the barnyard of my 2.5-acre homestead. The fence there is old and many of the posts were broken. Since the fence is no longer necessary and is only a hindrance to mowing now I decided I would remove it during these winter months. While I was doing that a couple of weeks ago. I as best as I can remember tried to pull done an already broken post. Long story short I ended on the ground with the post on top of me. That was mistake 1, don’t take any fall as nothing of consequence. Since … Continue reading My Personal Experience with Brain Trauma & The US Healthcare System- Part 1

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I Am Back And It Was Quite An Adventure..

RJ Walters

When I told you I was going to take some time off to re-think RJsCorner I had no idea of what was just ahead of me. The damage had already been done before I made the announcement so maybe that was a part of it.  I just returned from a three-day stay in the hospital for a “Subacute and Chronic Right Subdural Hematoma” otherwise know as a brain bleed and yes that meant brain surgery! It happened after a fall I took six days before while taking out some old barnyard fence at the homestead. More on that in tomorrow’s … Continue reading I Am Back And It Was Quite An Adventure..

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Give Me A Break…

RJ Walters

I am going to take off a few days  to consider a change here at RJ’s Corner. I can’t see being able to continue on as I have for four more years.  Maybe I need to shut down the “All I Know” category where I talk about the political happenings of the day. Maybe I need to get more focused on other areas of interest.  To do that I need to just shut down completely and look at my options. I don’t see the possibility of just stopping blogging, so this isn’t a permanent hiatus just a change in directions. … Continue reading Give Me A Break…

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Beulah..

RJ Walters

 We lost our beloved Beulah about three years ago now, but I still think of her quite often. She was always entangled in my feet on the couch for the occasional afternoon naps.  Whenever I said anything that even remotely sounded like “walk” she would get excited and rush to the door.   We decided not to replace her as a new canine member of the household would likely outlive us.  I have had pets all my life and although I do love Dexter, our cat, it is just not the same. I even got to admit that I kind of miss … Continue reading Beulah..

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Follow Me On Facebook or Feedly

RJ Walters

  A quick snippet here to give you a couple of different ways to follow my daily posts on RJsCorner. If you are a regular Facebook viewer you can now see my post there. Just click on the”Facebook Connect” block on the right edge of this post and hit the “Follow” button on the Facebook page. If you use Feedly, another way to make it easier to read me is to put me on your Feedly list. It is a great app that I use daily.  Just copy the URL here and then go to Feedly search box and paste it … Continue reading Follow Me On Facebook or Feedly

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Why Unconditional Support??

RJ Walters

Something that has always been unfathomable to me is the U.S. unconditional support of the state of Israel. Why do we continue to throw billions of dollars of our borrowed resources into that country year after year when in reality they almost never heed any of our advice. A two  State solution with the Palestinians is the most obvious workable solution to this decades going Middle East stuff and that seems to be something that Israel, or at least their current leader is adamantly against. Because of our billions of dollars of annual support Israel is by far the superpower in the … Continue reading Why Unconditional Support??

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The Death Watch For Another Brick and Mortar Establishment…

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About this time last century quickly finding the horse and buggy business evaporating.  They had been left behind when the automobile was invented a couple of decades before.  At about the same time a startup called Sears Roebuck and Company was taking business away from many local mom and pop stores. Is Sears and their similar competitors facing extinction here in the beginnings of the 21st century? I admit that I am one of those who buys the majority of my non-food purchases through on-line retailers. Amazon boxes frequently show up one my front porch after their two day journey from … Continue reading The Death Watch For Another Brick and Mortar Establishment…

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Please Pardon The Mess…

RJ Walters

If you have tried logging into RJsCorner this weekend you will likely find yourself confused. I am currently bringing up a new theme and that is most easily done in real time. I have had the old theme (layout) for about a year now so it is time for a change.  Nothing stays the same much in life or on RJsCorner. I really like this new theme, I think it gives you more options for your visit. The “Featured Posts” at the top of the blog are the most recent six that I am probably particularly proud of. Often times they … Continue reading Please Pardon The Mess…

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The secret lives of screen-addicted teens

RJ Walters

The source article from which the below quote was taken is a detailed desciption of what an social media addict does during a typical day. Unfortunately I seem to see more and more of these young addicts every day. The best thing is the little notification box, which means someone liked, tagged, or followed her on Instagram. She has 604 followers. There are only 25 photos on her page, because she deletes most of what she posts. The ones that don’t get enough likes, don’t have good enough lighting, or don’t show the coolest moments in her life must be … Continue reading The secret lives of screen-addicted teens

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Back To The Good Old Days…

RJ Walters

If you know me you are probably puzzled about the title of this post.  For the most part I believe that the “good old days” just weren’t that good, but there are a few exceptions. Before I get to the crux of this post’s title I want to give you my other views of day 2 of the Democratic convention. One of the main thing that hit me was how all the networks seem to be viciously searching  for controversy. They cover very little of the actual proceedings.  That is very different than the good old days where you could … Continue reading Back To The Good Old Days…

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Guns and the Great USA…

RJ Walters

I know guns are an emotional topic for many in this country. It is kind of like the immigration issue. Many of us have compassion for those who struggle to come to the “land of opportunity” but others see those coming, both legally and illegally, as someone to fear.  They fear they are rapists and murderers or at least taking away their jobs. Some see threats, some see love. I guess that is American diversity for you. The sad fact is that there are now more guns in this country than there are people. I hear the latest episode of the … Continue reading Guns and the Great USA…

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On The Wrong Side Of Yet Another Issue…

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It seems that the GOP is on the wrong side of yet another issue important to U.S. voters. 85% of us want congress to act to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists. So what does the GOP do?  As usual they prevent it from happening. I have heard their argument that the proposed bill might prevent someone who is not a terrorist from purchasing as many guns  and ammunition as he wants. The GOP seem to be willing to sacrifice thousands of us to prevent that from happening! Sooner or later the ones still clinging to the ultra … Continue reading On The Wrong Side Of Yet Another Issue…