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Geese at Night

Posted on Feb 5th, 2008 by Beagle : Questionizer Beagle

GEESE AT NIGHT Late, I lie awake, the darkness outside thick with wet snow. It is early October. Beneath the night, leaves wear autumn. Branches bow, as if to welcome winter, or surrender to it,... More »

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Lifting Weights

Posted on Apr 17th, 2007 by Beagle : Questionizer Beagle

When I was in college I thought that the idea of lifting weights was the most ridiculous thing I could imagine.  Why would you spend time in a stinky weight room pushing around heavy things... More »

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Physical Therapy Wrap-Up

Posted on Apr 7th, 2007 by Beagle : Questionizer Beagle

Yesterday was my last scheduled day for physical therapy.  It was also the last day I worked reduced hours on Family and Medical Leave.  I put in six hours, ate a late lunch, then headed... More »

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You Must Be Strong!

Posted on Mar 16th, 2007 by Beagle : Questionizer Beagle

In the film Passion Fish , the main character hires an in-home caretaker who has a thick German accent.  The caretaker, at one point, when proffering a bath, says "You must be clean!"  Think Arnold... More »

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Physical Therapy

Posted on Mar 1st, 2007 by Beagle : Questionizer Beagle

I started with exercises on the floor.  They have been pretty low-intensity abdominal work-outs and stretching.  Now I am using an exercise ball and a foam balance bar.  This latter tool is one I had... More »

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