Jim's Place

Memories of Jerry

My brother Jerry passed away in 2002 at the age of 49. I made a tribute video from old Super 8 tapes taken around 1954. You can see my Mom pregnant with me and a few months after I was born. That's my brother Danny with the blond hair.

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A message from the bike...

Rode 18.3 miles and took some video from the bike. Hope you like my little words of wisdom - especially at the end of the video...

Bring it on!

Went out for a bike ride today - the first time I felt up to riding since June 12. I received a tentative diagnosis of fibromyalgia yesterday. I actually feel encouraged because I feel this is giving me the answers I need to get better. On the bike today I felt somewhat passionate as I worked through the the frustrations of chronic illness...

"Fibromyalgia? BRING IT ON! Gluten disorder? BRING IT ON! Thyroid, pituitary, asthma, sleep apnea? BRING IT ON! I'll be damned if I'll give up or let go of my dreams! It's time Jim! Time to step back in the ring...it ain't over til it's over..."

I get angry like anyone coping with chronic illness but I make it a point to put that anger to good use. Most people think of me as easy-going and cheerful and I am - but make no mistake...there's an intense fire behind that smile and I will never give up! No matter what...

Fibromyalgia anyone?

Went to a rheumatologist yesterday. She pushed in on several point on my body and it really hurt. She said that was suggestive of fibromyalgia. I'd always thought everyone hurts when you push in on those pressure points. She wants to do some more testing but stated that she's pretty sure it's fibromyalgia. She supported the current assessment by my other doctors that I probably have a gluten-intolerance disorder.

Man, I'm a piece of work! It's like I'm starring in my own TV series - "Medical Detective"! Anyway, I'm just glad to be getting at the bottom of things and I'm looking forward to getting everything sorted out and treated...

Welcome Home Tom!

After back surgery and a long stay in the medical rehab facility, Tom was able to finally return home to Alvarado today. I talked to Tom and Tommy and from what I could tell they were really having a party! Can you say "Prayers answered!" I made a slideshow tonight to welcome Tom home...

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Jim at Torrey Pines Glider Port

After my doctor appt. in Torrey Pines I went to the nearby glider slope overlooking the Pacific Ocean and captured my passion to never give up in my battle to get well... 

Jim's Most Excellent Sunday Drive!

Yesterday, I went for a drive in scenic east San Diego county . Created a music video from my footage. I hadn't been feeling well and this drive was a nice diversion...

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Just another bike ride?

Short music video with a message from today's bike ride...Been having a hard time physically lately and hadn't worked out for a week. Today, I was doing better and was determined to get on the bike...even if it was only a ride around the block...

In honor of D-Day...

In honor of D-Day, I created a very short music video of my new flag proudly flying outside my condo...