I’m sitting in my office on a relatively cool day in Southwest Florida: 78 degrees with some clouds. It’s beautiful. I’ve been a busy boy lately, and apologize for hiding in the basement like I was a presidential candidate. Not … Continue reading
Joseph Courtemanche
Many of you know that I teach/mentor a course on mental wellness. It specifically focuses on Mental Resilience for first responders. I don’t always practice what I preach, and I’m childish when I fret. But the base has been laid … Continue reading
I’ve been really good about keeping the tank full on this thing for the last 12 years. I think. It’s been over a decade. January 2022 was the month it all fell apart. I feel I owe you all an … Continue reading
But it’s sure seemed that way a couple of days. Just a brief update: I’ve had the flu of some sort for 3 weeks now, and finally getting better. But there’s been little done besides napping all day and shivering … Continue reading
Mainly because I feel like something a swamp buggy dragged out of the canal. I doubt it’s “The Rona” but when you’re an asthmatic idiot who overworks his muscles training for a race, the cough and muscle aches sure seem … Continue reading