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Here is another excerpt from my upcoming book:
One of the injuries I sustained during my car accident was a fractured C-1 (broken neck). The C-1 is the first cervical vertebrae. In many cases, fracturing his vertebrae results in paralysis. Luckily, I did not experience this.
I was initially treated by having to lay flat with [...]
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Hi everyone,
After previously mentioning how I was not able to lift my tkr leg up onto my toes as much as my non-tkr leg, I’ve been working at it. My lifting up onto my toes has been strengthening my calf and hamstring muscles. Nice…
Now…about a couple of weeks after my original [...]
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Prior to today’s NHL preseason game between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators (on the NHL Network), I saw and heard something quite interesting and ..what’s the phrase?…spare me?
Traditionally, prior to NHL games broadcast from Canada, we’d hear the Hockey Night in Canada theme played with musical instruments. It was great and very pleasing to [...]
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There seems to be a misconception about Anthony Robbins from people I talk to who have not used his information or programs. To the misinformed, he is tied to positive thinking.
Positive thinking is convincing yourself that things will work out. Even when tough times come, look for the positive. This train of thought can be [...]
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I’ve written before about how I have nerve damage on my tkr leg. The nerve damage, prior to my tkr, caused me extreme pain. Every time I’d stand up, I needed to wait for my skeletal system to get in place before moving. If I didn’t wait, the pain was too unbearable to walk.
Then, when [...]
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I forgot to mention something about the 1965 Vintage Game…
There was a lull in the previously-mentioned 1965 Stanley Cup semi-finals game when Glenn Hall, Hawks goalie, needed a “lingerie stop”. His suspenders broke.
“Whenever there is a lingerie stop..it seems to involve goalies,” stated the announcer. As Hall went to the bench to have his [...]
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The NHL Network has an entertaining show titled “Vintage Hockey”. Many times the games are not what I would really consider vintage. Sometimes, though, there are some GREAT ones. Like yesterday…
The match-up involved two Original Six teams: Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. This traditional rivalry was a total delight to watch and listen to…It [...]
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Just received news from the NHL Network that Bret Hedican is retiring after 17 NHL seasons. Bummer. His career spanned 1,039 games. He has played on the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers and the Anaheim Ducks.
(For those non-hockey fans….his claim to fame is the fact he is married to Olympic Gold Medalist figure [...]
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Finally, the end of summer and beginning of FUN!!! NHL pre-season has started! Here is a picture of my beloved Joe. I received it from my Twitter account via the Detroit Red Wings site.
Such fond memories of a wonderful hockey arena. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Enjoy!..
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Hi everyone. Part of the reason I have not posted in a few days is the fact I’ve been involved in scheduling an eye surgery. Of course this involves eye appointments. Holy Mackerel. As grateful as I am for everything, by the time the eye exam is done…I just want to sleep.
A [...]
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Here is some information I received while watching the NHL Network 09/12/09:
Signings:
Dany Heatley by San Jose Sharks I find that very interesting…
Jonathan Cheecho by Ottawa Senators
Derek Dorsett – 2 year contract extension with Columbus Blue Jackets
On-ice training camps start tomorrow, Sunday 09/13….woohoo!!
Following free agents were invited to training camps (in no [...]
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Every year the defending champions of the Stanley Cup are honored at the White House. The team takes the trip, meets the President and the President makes a speech. The team stands behind and along side the President. It is a happy and proud moment.
After reading an article about the Pittsburgh Penguins memorable meeting yesterday, [...]
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Hi Everyone! While doing online research, I came upon an informative website you may be interested in. Its all about knees, one of our favorite subjects. It’s maintained by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
It’s titled “Save Your Knees” and is found at: http://www.saveyourknees.org
For some reason the [...]
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Just received Twitter update that NHL Live! is due back on the airwaves (via NHL Network) on September 28.
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Something interesting happened a couple of days ago, 19 months (WOW! ALREADY!?) after my tkr. As part of my exercise routine I like to lift myself up onto the balls of my feet. I hold onto my stationary bike as I do this. Or, I’ll simply hold onto the kitchen table. I hold onto a [...]
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To all my readers celebrating Labor Day Weekend…have a safe and happy one! Blessings….
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As mentioned on the NHL Network
Unrestricted free agent centers:
Dominic Moore BUF
Michael Peca CBJ
Derek Armstrong LA
Blair Betts NYR
Mike Comrie OTT
Chris Gratton CBJ
Robert Lang MTL
Manny Malhotra CBJ
Jiri Novotny CBJ
Mats Sundin VAN
Mike Zigomanis PIT
OTHER NHL NEWS:
Derick Brassard 4 yr CBJ
Steve Eminger 2 yr ANA
Claude Julien Head [...]
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This came through my Twitter account. It’s an article from both the Edmonton Journal and Ottawa Citizen. Jason Smith is the longest serving captain of the Edmonton Oilers…
It’s one of the hardest lessons hockey players can learn:If you like to play a rough, sometimes nasty game, your body will eventually rebel.
You play hurt. And you [...]
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The other day I was treated to an outdoor event that had me walking and climbing stairs. It was a bull riding event at the local fair. That’s right…bull riding! Yeehaw!! It’s especially cool when the bull tosses off the bull rider, snorts, stares at the audience and then struts himself around the [...]
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