Author Archives: Steven Dalager

One week into my 45th year, I was privvy to a revolution plot and had my first CAT Scan.  Why did I put the scan off so long?  I realize these gizzmos have been around for awhile, but this was my first opportunity … Continue reading →

I celebrated my 45th birthday earlier in the week with a morning trip to my local Digestive Health Center. I was walking the four blocks to the nearest bus stop when it happened again.  My friend Kevin, on his way out … Continue reading →

It’s possible that I’m addicted to MLK marches.  Besides the obvious allure of marching for civil rights and marching to honor MLK, I think it’s the cold that’s the attraction. My first march would have been in January of 1994 … Continue reading →

He came to the final exam late, bucket in hand.  It was square, 3.3 gallon, just like this one only bright yellow. “Nice bucket,” I said.  Wise guy. He stuck it under his desk next to his knees, and got … Continue reading →

…and it turns out to be Kylie.  She was scheduled to be home Dec. 13, but she snuck one past us, changed her flight, and gained entry to the house at 1:00 a.m. this morning. Whitney Buck, her best friend from HS, … Continue reading →

So I went to the doctor a week before Thanksgiving and he told me I’m suffering from acid reflux symptoms.  For months, I’ve been noticing that as the day progresses, even if I eat very moderately, my stomach feels fuller and … Continue reading →