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AUGUST 26, 1998 August 26, 1998 ended one of my most distressing years. It was a distressing year for everyone in my family. It was, in fact, a distressing year for anyone who knew my brother Mike. On August 26, … Continue reading →

Fourteen years ago this week I was first diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Not too many years ago that would have been impossible to state. I have to remind myself of that fact every time I rant about how … Continue reading →

The other morning I was listening to WFUV on my iPhone. I like to mix up my music listening from XM and my playlists to a NY radio station and WFUV is the best there in the adult contemporary world. … Continue reading →

This is probably the first time an author giving a talk can start off by introducing his characters. First, I would like to introduce my wife Eileen without whom there would be no beginning, end nor dedication to my book. … Continue reading →

Yesterday I had an appointment with my hematologist/oncologist. I meet with him three or four times a year, usually on the day when I have one of my monthly IVIG treatments. This time I was told that he wanted to … Continue reading →

I used to be a fan of Touched By An Angel. I guess it was a time in my life when I really needed a little Divine Intercession. But as I recall, I would no sooner finish watching an episode … Continue reading →

To witness history is an extraordinary thing. To live it is even more special. On February 9, 1964 I, and millions of kids like me, got to do both. Sunday morning started off like many Sunday mornings before it had. … Continue reading →

A couple of New Years ago I made a resolution to stop saying Two Thousand Twelve and start using Twenty Twelve. I reasoned that the new millennium had been acknowledged long enough. Here I am, two years later, and writing … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you but Christmas Eve seems to be coming a lot faster than when I was a kid. Back then it seemed that the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve was an eternity. Now it seems that … Continue reading →

https://www.createspace.com/3870864 Read about growing up in the wonderful world of The Bronx during the ’60’s and 70’s. Starting on November 22, 1963, Jimmy Newell guides you through life as it used to be and how it forever changed during this … Continue reading →