Joe K.'s Comments
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Jan 2, 2010 | recommended: 2 | comments: 8
Joe K. Jan 2, 2010, 2:41pm EST
When I was being screened for my heart-lung transplant, one of the questions that was asked of me was whether I had the means to pay for the transplant. If I didn't have my health Insurance at hat time. I probably would have been forced to raise a great amount of money to have my transplant.

I was lucky, I had insurance. But what about others, poor people, wotking class people who would not have health insurance or the means to pay? Would they be denied the chance to live? Your way of thinking would make that scenario a reality.

WE have to get past the idea of I got mine, the hell with you. If having acess to health insurance for all, backed by the government is one way to achieve this, than I am for it. No matter what you may think.
Nov 5, 2009 | comments: 2
in reply to a comment by Rick Meyer
Joe K. Nov 5, 2009, 11:56am EST
That's a possibility. Either that or just shorten the season to 154 games as they one had before expansion.
Oct 5, 2009 | comments: 3
Joe K. Oct 5, 2009, 1:24pm EDT
Thanks to you and Dave for your words of support! Actually the work itself is more rewarding than the praise. Still, support is always appreciated!
Sep 6, 2009 | comments: 7
Joe K. Sep 6, 2009, 10:07am EDT
I never wrote much until after my heart-lung transplant. I often thought I should, but life and all it's activies got in the way. Then I spent almost a year in bed with tubes stuck in all kinds of places in my body. I had to lie there with nothing to do. To pass the time I began to think of stories that I could write.

I finally recovered and a short time later began to write out the stories. I have now finished three novels and hav written a number of short stories. So taje heart. When youget better, you will write. You just have to have the will to do it. I know you can,
Aug 6, 2009 | comments: 2
Joe K. Aug 6, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
I agree with all that you say, I am also appalled by the tactics used by the radical right, It is time for people to ignore them and look for those who can come up with sensible reform on ideas based on research and fact.

The best way to ignore the radicals on either side is to ignore and look for those who can lead in a levelheaded manner. I think Obama can do this, but only if he keeps his cool and becomes more clear on what he wants to do, whether on healthcare or any of the other problems we face in this country.
Jul 26, 2009 | comments: 29
Joe K. Jul 26, 2009, 10:14am EDT
I can't get arrested if I don't go outside.
Mar 18, 2008 | comments: 6
in reply to a comment by Dee Leh
Joe K. Jul 8, 2009, 8:24pm EDT

Obama did this speech on race over a year ago. I still think that it was a great speech. As to what he is doing as President; I think he has tried to be as consistent as possible in carrying out his program, considering all that he has confronted over the last few months.

Joe Kaminski- Author of "Vision On the Field: A Baseball fantasy' and 'Inthe Company of Legends'
Jul 8, 2009 | comments: 7
in reply to a comment by Dee Leh
Joe K. Jul 8, 2009, 8:17pm EDT

I guess I'm just one person who enjpys writing and can't stop at 140 characters! I'd rather write blogs. I've been doing it for several years and that and my books keep me going!

Joe Kaminski- author of 'Vision of the Field: A Baseball Fantasy' and 'In the Company of Legends'
Jun 2, 2009 | comments: 2
in reply to a comment by Janet H.
Joe K. Jun 3, 2009, 9:01am EDT

Yes, I understand that bankruptcy is not a good thing for the workers. I understand about the medical bills (I'm a heart-lung transplant patient, I know about high medical bills). However, if these companies were to have gone under without the controlled situation. You and others like you would have been left with nothing. At least some things were left and hopefully, things will get better.

I know a lot of this is bad right now. MY father was a steel worker and retirees and their survivors have been hit over the head these past few years.
May 30, 2009 | comments: 4
in reply to a comment by Trish A.
Joe K. May 31, 2009, 10:00am EDT

That is what I'm am doing these days. Taking care of myself, so I can take care of others. Still, there are times when I feel a certain sense of guilt, even if it is the right thing to do.
May 30, 2009 | comments: 4
in reply to a comment by August Lady
Joe K. May 31, 2009, 9:57am EDT

Actually, I thought the wording sounded a little odd. Glad you thought it poetic.
May 27, 2009 | comments: 41
Joe K. May 31, 2009, 9:55am EDT

I'm much the same way. Twitter is too confined for what I have to say. I write for the fun of it.  I like to write long sentences and inform the people that actually read ny stuff. Twitter just doesn't do it for me.
Mar 26, 2007 | comments: 39
Joe K. May 6, 2009, 4:31pm EDT
I am a fan of Dylan. However, we old dudes and ladies have sort of forgot about him as we traveled through life and gad to get on to raising kids, paying bills and working our 9 to 5 job to raise our kids and pay our bills.

Now, almost forty years later, Dylan has been discovered again. He is still searching as he did in our youth and that's one reminder that we can't ignore. Maybe because some of oldsters, have the opportunity to look at out past and find it wanting, we listen to Dylan and wonder if we should further define ourselves.

I think Dylan has done that. He is constantly defining himself. Maybe because he has the time or is still touring and on the road. He kind of makes us stop and perhaps define ourselves in the latter stages of our lives.
Apr 27, 2009 | comments: 32
Joe K. Apr 27, 2009, 12:56pm EDT
How about "I Love You But My Pants Are On Fire,"
Apr 27, 2009 | comments: 53
Joe K. Apr 27, 2009, 9:47am EDT
Hey! If you can get the persons address (like home address), then you can snail mail each other. It may be slow, but at least you can stay in touch. Where there's a will, there's a way.
Apr 24, 2009 | comments: 4
Joe K. Apr 27, 2009, 9:42am EDT
Glad to see that some of you enjoyed the post. I, too, took some time out and enjoyed the great weather and a good conversation with a friend over the weekend.
Mar 28, 2009 | comments: 2
Joe K. Mar 28, 2009, 4:17pm EDT
Thanks Kim. After having a heart-lung transplant six and a half years ago, it led me to become more philosophical about life and what it means to me. I sometimes feel that God has set up a mission for me that I must fulfill. I can shake my fist and say that I rather do something else, but I know that what has been set out must be done first.

Maybe the time will come when I will be rewarded for what I am doing now. Either here on the good earth or 'up there.' Either way, all of us must do the things that we have to do. Either way we will find peace and strength.
Jul 8, 2008 | comments: 22
Joe K. Feb 25, 2009, 9:49am EST
Sort like me and the Cubs. No matter what I cheer them on. After the play-offs last year, I didn't think about them for a while. Now it's spring training and the ailment us returning, Funny thing, I'm glad of it.
Jan 20, 2009 | comments: 21
Joe K. Jan 29, 2009, 11:21am EST
Although I am not a big fan of Impressionist Artists, I did think that the review was well written and insightful. It gives one an insight of the use of Violets as part of the period in which the book is written. This gives a hook for people to become interested in the book and want to pick it up and read. Well done.
Aug 16, 2008 | comments: 36
Joe K. Sep 20, 2008, 8:29pm EDT
This is the most stupid story I ever heard. It has no meaning, at least for me. To me it seemed that it was written by a pig with lipstick. Sorry I peeked.
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