Shoe by Gary Brookins and Susie MacNelly for October 15, 2018

Perhaps the thermometers in turkeys can be adapted to the task.

What the heck is that picture on the wall supposed to be?

Ya know? After giving it some thought, maybe that ain’t such a bad idea. Apple already has an app that will send an EKG to your cardiologist.

I’ve had a “valve job” and my “headlights” repaired and my wife keeps telling me to get my “muffler” checked…

The innards of a bird

My wife is often frustrated. One of my favorite sayings is “iI’ll go away by itself.” It does—eventually.

That’s the inside story!

There are some wives/girl friends who would wish their men would have a “check engine” light on them. Then the men might pay more attention to their health that way! :o)

I have spent a lifetime avoiding the doctor’s repair shop, when at all possible. But, like any old car with high mileage and years of hard driving, it is inevitable that parts sometimes need repair or replacement.

So far, I’ve been lucky that most of the work has been “cosmetic” over the years – cataract operations my eyes, and just recently, some skin cancer removal on my face that required plastic surgery on part of my nose – but so far, no major engine repair ( though the radiator’s a bit leaky – particularly at night ).

I’m sort of a shade-tree mechanic when it come to me. I believe in preventative maintenance. I put Super-Premium in the tank by eating fresh and healthy foods. Keep the engine lubricated by daily exercise. And I make sure it’s tuned up, with lots of mental stimulation.

At 73, I reckon I’ve got a lot of miles left on this old buggy and intend to drive it until it finally quits for good.

A poor rendition of the heart, maybe……

Even if we did have a “check engine” light, there would still be those who would ignore it if he came on.

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