Category Archives: One Foot In

Doctors Ain’t Always Right

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Jim McClain

Three years ago, one of my doctors at the Veterans Hospital in Reno, NV told me I had 2, maybe 3 years left. I am very happy to be here to show you that doctors ain’t always right. Yes, I … Continue reading →

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I Want My Old Body Back

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Jim McClain

My old body could eat junk food on a regular basis because my work installing floor coverings ate up a big portion of the calories I took in. I could stay up past my bedtime too. My after-hours activities ate … Continue reading →

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Not Dead Yet!

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Jim McClain

I can’t believe I let this website nearly die. It has been over a year since my last post and I am still kickin’. I am doing better than this blog. My apologies to all of you thinking you shoulda … Continue reading →

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Suicide On The Installment Plan

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Jim McClain

I believed in the black eye — “I would rather fight than switch” (the advertising slogan of Tereyton cigarettes) — but I finally quit almost 9 years ago. After smoking cigarettes for 35 years and pot for 20, I’m finally … Continue reading →

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The Bad News First

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Jim McClain

I should consider myself lucky that I’ve made it through life this far. My childhood was filled with accidents and I prob’ly cheated death a few times. Broke several bones, or dislocated them. Pulled some hair-brained stunts and was involved … Continue reading →

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