By Repeating History, I Became A Trendsetter

After completing a recent Google search, I discovered there are a number of people known for statements concerning history repeating itself. The adage that I found that best fits the story you are about to read is the quote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”  George Santayana in his 1905 book, The Life of Reason, deserves credit for this thought-provoking quote.

A cool, wet, dewy morning

I was on my way to a doctor’s appointment one morning about 20 years ago, and before I left I took our dog out to do her business. Always cognizant of my situation, I rolled up m...