Philmont – Day 10 The crew woke up, packed up, cleaned up, and ate breakfast in near-record time as they were ready to move to the next camp. We left for Harlan and it was a little bit of a butt-kicker as we had 7 plus miles and we went up and down a 1000… Continue reading Philmont – Day 10
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
PTSD, TBI, Sex and Relationships
PTSD, TBI, Sex and Relationships You came back differently. Changed. You can’t really describe it, but you’re not yourself. Not who you used to be. You’re angry. Blow up at stupid shit. Lack of other emotions. Feel numb. Tired. Disinterested in stuff that used to be interesting. Tense. Sleepless. Have nightmares that scare the hell… Continue reading PTSD, TBI, Sex and Relationships
A pain in the …..
A pain in the ….. It has been a rough end of the year (2019) and the start of a new year for me this time. I woke up one morning with the side of my face throbbing and the left side of my mouth swollen. I have had a handful of dental issues that… Continue reading A pain in the …..
Philmont – Day 9
Philmont – Day 9 Day 9 By this time, I personally was dragging my butt by this time for some reason. I wanted this trek to be over, but I was looking forward to rappelling which was today’s activity. We got up early in the morning so we could ensure as much time climbing and… Continue reading Philmont – Day 9
Staying Motivated
Staying Motivated From day one in the Marine Corps, I was taught about motivation and how to stay motivated, so you can say it is bred into me. But lately, I have been having a more difficult time, pulling myself out of the funk that I’m in and staying motivated. It just seems that one… Continue reading Staying Motivated
FDA Warns of ‘Serious’ Respiratory Problems With Gabapentin
FDA Warns of ‘Serious’ Respiratory Problems with Gabapentin Life-threatening breathing difficulties can occur in patients who use gabapentin or pregabalin with opioids or other drugs that depress the central nervous system, as well as those with underlying respiratory impairment and the elderly, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned in a drug safety communication… Continue reading FDA Warns of ‘Serious’ Respiratory Problems With Gabapentin
Philmont – Days 7 & 8
Philmont – Days 7-8 Day 7 was going to be an easy day for us, it was a short 4.5-mile hike and a negative elevation of 700′. We started off in the late morning and we made it to the Head of Dean in under two hours. Head of Dean is a crossroad for much… Continue reading Philmont – Days 7 & 8
Theater of Pain
Theater of Pain I recently went to see “Annie” at the local dinner theater and let me first state that the entertainment was spot on, the acting was good, the singing was excellent and the experience was good all around the Emmy Award-winning actress Sally Struthers starred as Miss Hannigan. The only problem was the… Continue reading Theater of Pain
Happy New Year
Happy New Year 2020 I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year, in with the new and out with the old. What are some of your resolutions for the new year? HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Monday Morning Meme
Monday Morning Meme I’m writing you a prescription. Do you want a longer life with less quality or vice versa? It is so sad, but this is pretty much true today.
