I'm pretty sure I'm not going to do it, but there's a new trend in Medic Alert bracelets.

I wear a Medic Alert and have for more than 20 years.  I have a bleeding disorder called Von Willebrand Disease.  I'm also allergic to bees and wasps and need an Epi-pen.  Both of these are on my bracelet - can you imagine that list on a wrist! 

The Canadian Medical Association says some people are opting to get medical tattoos instead. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea.  The head of the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation says paramedics have been trained for decades to look for a MedicAlert I-D bracelet or necklace, and they might miss a tattooed body part.

I recently met a woman who's a diabetic and has it tattooed on her wrist.  She told me she's lost many Medic Alerts so decided to go permanent.  I hope paramedics ...

My bucket list activity was singing and acting.    For the last 3 years I've been singing and doing a little acting with the Valley Vocal Arts studio in Vernon.   Terrifying, challenging, terrifying, thrilling.....and did I mention terrifying?

The production we are currently working on is Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance".    I actually have one of the bigger roles.    Just writing this I start to shake with fear.    

Two weeks ago as rehearsals began we were supposed to be "off book", as in we were supposed to have it memorized.   Flash forward to the present and I'm still  "on book".   Which means while everyone else is "acting" and "singing" I have my nose in a script.   It's embarrassing.   Vivacious Vicki from SUN FM is also in the production....she had her part memorized immediately.  So did everyone of my uber-talented castmates else.    EVERYONE BUT ME!!!!!!    I feel like an ...

Although I'm a certain age.....older age......I don't feel it.  If I may be honest, usually I think of myself as being about 20.   I'm not sure why this is....it just is.  Maybe it's my job that keeps me youthful.   Or my kids.  Or not wearing pants on Friday.   Or the fact that I'm a goofball and rarely act mature.   I'm that kid that refuses to grow up and has the job that allows him to do that.   I tend to feel like a 20 year old  until I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. (who is this older fellow who has a few-a lot of grey hair?)   Or when I get a long ear hair.   Not too many 20 year olds get the ear hair.   

Yesterday I felt older, much older than 20.   I was at the Wendy's drive thru.   One of the younger staff said..."hey, I know you, you're Mr Martin from ...