by Al Boyle | Oct 1, 2023 | Physical health, Breathing, Health and Fitness
Before I preach about magic pots: Happy 99th birthday to former President Jimmy Carter! When I think of him, I think… What. An. Amazing. Life. And. Legacy. From his service to his country, to his Nobel Prize, to his foundation’s global influence, to his...
by Al Boyle | Sep 24, 2023 | Health and Fitness
“What if all you understand Could fit into the center of our hand? Then you found it wasn’t you Who held the sum with everything you knew” Live to Rise Album: Avengers Assemble: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture (2012) Soundgarden...
by Al Boyle | Sep 17, 2023 | Physical health
“You’ve gotta be fucking kidding.” Palmer, when Norris’s head sprouts spider legs and crawls away. The Thing (1982) “You don’t know what pain is!” Buffalo Bill, to his captive Catherine Martin Silence of the Lambs (1991) If you haven’t read them already, part 1...
by Al Boyle | Sep 10, 2023 | Physical health
“Pour some misery down on me I’m only happy when it rains” Only Happy When It Rains Garbage Album: Garbage (1995) Though I can recall several contributing factors to my need for my first back surgery, I couldn’t tell you what started the chain reaction...
by Al Boyle | Sep 3, 2023 | Physical health
“Revvin’ up your engine Listen to her howlin’ roar Metal under tension Beggin’ you to touch and go Highway to the Danger Zone Ride into the Danger Zone” Danger Zone Kenny Loggins Top Gun (1986) Before we get into back surgeries and the pitfalls...
by Al Boyle | Aug 27, 2023 | Mental health
“Don’t worry, about a thing ‘Cause every little thing, gonna be alright” “Three Little Birds” Bob Marley & The Wailers Exodus (1977) I value my mental health, and a little reggae goes a long way toward brightening my day. Do I listen to it...
