Death by Acronym

Posted on January 12, 2021January 8, 2021 by Simon

Acronyms are extremely dangerous. On Christmas Eve I had a DVT that caused a PE that nearly killed me. I’m fine now and recovering. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) form in your extremities and someti... Read More

Love Everybody

Posted on August 7, 2020July 2, 2020 by Simon

“Love everybody and tell the truth.” Maharaj-ji From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole Another picturesque old tree on the slopes of Mt Baldy. Taken in 2015... Read More

A Great Life

Posted on July 24, 2020July 2, 2020 by Simon

“I’ve had a great life. If I die today I would not feel cheated.” Rabbi Sam Karff From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole Photo is from the Mt. Baldy area in Southern California. There are hun... Read More

Dignity

Posted on July 17, 2020July 2, 2020 by Simon

“Death with dignity is mostly an oxymoron.” Rabbi Sam Karff From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole Photo is from a 2015 hike up My Baden Powell in the San Gabriel Mountains.... Read More

Needed

Posted on July 10, 2020June 18, 2020 by Simon

“You want to feel needed.” Paul Volker at age 92 From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole... Read More

Original Sin

Posted on July 3, 2020May 31, 2020 by Simon

“Disease, old age and death are not punishments for original sin.” Moses Maimonides From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole... Read More

Enjoy

Posted on June 26, 2020May 31, 2020 by Simon

“Enjoy the blessing of strength while you have it.” Cicero From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole... Read More

This Hunt is Over

Posted on June 5, 2020May 31, 2020 by Simon

“Piss on the fire, call in the dogs. This hunt is over.” On the memorial to Dr Red Duke a famous Houston Trauma doctor. From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole... Read More

One more shot

Posted on October 21, 2019September 30, 2019 by Simon

“Now that I’m retired and don’t have to work for money I’ve got one more shot ….(at fame, wealth, influence, power)” This is a bullshit delusion that many retired people cling ... Read More

The Circle

Posted on October 19, 2019September 30, 2019 by Simon

Life is a circle. You end up back where you started: lying in a bed with side rails while someone wipes your ass. You had better enjoy the trip because there is no escaping the circle.... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

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