The Doctor and the Mechanic

01 Feb 2024

·Deckard

Two appointments today the Doctor and the Mechanic. I hear a squeak on the passenger's side up front, and then my follow up on the X-rays...just a mild cough. Doc's gonna be pissed if he knows I haven't quit smoking., Better bring my Lifesavers (Lifesavers - funny, Huh?) 'Well, Mr. Dunn, Looks like a little brake adjustment is all you need here. Sure admire how well you've taken care of this classic. Never seen a 69 Charger in this kinda' shape. Probably get another 50 K out of her!' 'The Doctor will see you now, Mr. Dunn' Nice to see ya, Doc. 'Joe, have a seat. I've had a chance to review the chest X-rays. I can smell the cigarettes on your clothes from over here, so stop wasting your money on those damn Lifesavers. You should have quit when you had the chance.' What are you sayin' Doc? 'I'm sayin' you've got a tumor in your lung the size of the distributor on that precious car of yours. I'm sorry Joe...you've got 3 or 4 months tops. You may want to think about selling some things to pay bills that will be coming. This may be too soon...but how much would you want for that Charger if you don't mind my asking?'

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I began writing poetry when I was a teenager and it truly saved me from a destructive path. 'Time Heals' will be on my grave stone'. I have 3 incredible kids who are the greatest gifts that God has given me. If I have advice to give to aspiring...

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