Honest conversations about health, alcohol, and feeling better after 50

I'm Fletcher -- 57, retired operations consultant from Charlotte, and a guy who spent 25 years thinking a few beers with dinner was harmless. Here's what I've learned.

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The Morning My Eyes Turned Yellow

I was brushing my teeth and glanced in the mirror. The whites of my eyes had a yellow tint I'd never noticed before. I told myself it was the lighting.

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My Doctor Said Lose the Belly

I thought the belly was just age. Turns out it was something else entirely, and my doctor's warning was more serious than I realized.

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He Dropped His Coffee Mug

It slipped right out of my hand one Tuesday morning. No warning. My grip just... failed. That was the moment I knew something was really wrong.

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