I arrived at work late this morning because I was undergoing my annual physical. Most numbers stayed the same or improved, so I'll call it a win. (No, I'm not about to start talking to you or anyone about blood pressure, cholesterol levels, or any other personal numbers that some geezers my age can't shut up about. I'm not ready for assisted living just yet.) The doctor said I'm good to go for another year. I got an attaboy for all the walking and exercising I've been doing. I didn't get lectured at all. Which is always a good thing. Why am I telling you this? I've become dedicated to having annual physical checkups and eye exams, as well as regular dental visits. I was hit-or-miss with much of this for a good part of my adult life. But I opted for preventative checkups about 7-8 years ago as a way of showing my wife and kids that I love them. I suppose they love me back. At least that's what they tell me. And I doubt that they want to see me get knocked sideways by a disease or illness that could have been prevented with early detection. Most men avoid doctors at all costs. They don't enjoy the more, ahem, personal aspects of the examination. Well, I doubt their wives and daughters enjoy certain things about their exams. Bottom line, men? Man up. If you haven't had a physical exam for some time, it's time to have one -- for your loved ones' sakes, if not your own/DFO.

Question: When did you last have a physical check-up, eye exam or dental inspection?