Well everybody, it's that time to be extra careful in every thing and in every place we go. Parties are kicking off this weekend at the office, homes, and every where. Shopping, stealing, mugging, carjacking, home invasions and drunk drivers will be out in force 24/7.

With many of us being slow, and in some cases having to go out on our own, let's remain aware of where we are and our surroundings so we can all enjoy this time of year. I have noticed many people in powerchairs, walkers, and scooters out shopping, buying trees and gifts for their family and friends.

I guess we look like easy prey to those with mischief on their minds. So, by all means, get out, enjoy yourself, have fun. Those of you that can walk a little better, put your cane or walker in the shopping cart and hold on. You'll be surprised how good you can shop and there are usually benches or food courts where you can take a break.

I got out of the hospital yesterday after going in thru ER for observation on why my walking and left side was getting weaker. It was determined my dosage had to be reduced in one of my meds. I feel good but slower than usual.The MRI's and scans still didn't show any changes compared to previous pictures so they say.

The other thing was the continuos tingling of my arm, leg and foot which felt just like it did when I stroked in 2004. I wanted to be ahead of the curve this time around. As active as I am every day moving around, walking, exchanging propane tanks for customers 5 days a week, I feel something else must be going on. Well, maybe it's just my age, arthritis and God knows what else.