Doctor Visits

 When I was younger, I visited the doctor and dentist maybe three or four times a year.  A couple of visits to the dentist, a physical, and maybe a doctor visit for the flu or a bad cold was all I needed.

Not anymore.  I checked back on my calendar for last year and counted 27 separate appointments between June 1 and the end of the year.  That is ridiculous.  And I consider myself reasonably healthy (for a man my age).  The numbers are slightly inflated because I had surgery on my hand requiring six or seven visits including physical therapy.  Other visits were for skin checks, blood tests (I take Warfarin), steroid injections for arthritis in my fingers, and other aches and pains.

What if had something seriously wrong.  I wouldn’t have time for anything except going to the doctor.

Seasoned Man

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Sports

 I watch a lot of sports on TV.  In the past, I not only watched games but got emotionally involved.  When I tuned in to a football or basketball game, our dog would hide in the closet.  I did cheer my teams on, sometimes loudly.

Over the years, I still enjoy sports but don’t get as emotionally involved as I used to.  I like to see my schools (Ga. Tech and Florida) win, and I root for the Triangle Teams teams, sometimes even when one of them plays Ga. Tech.

Now when I watch games, I enjoy seeing some of my favorite athletes and am interested in the various offense and defense strategies, but I often turn off the TV before the game is over.

Maybe, it’s because COVID-19 interrupted sports.  Maybe, it is because very few people are in the stands cheering their team on.  Maybe, it's because I’m maturing.

Seasoned Man

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PS (added the day after the Super Bowl)

If we still had our dog, she would have been in the closet for sure last night. Not because of me--because of Aloma loudly cheering on the Bucs and Brady.