In the Blink of an Eye

"In the Blink of an Eye" follows one man's battle with ALS. He lives by these quotes, some of which are original Tonyisms:

"ALS is so ugly in so many ways."

"You have no idea how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have" – Bob Marley

"I can say F--- to ALS, our Government, and big Pharma."

"If your path demands you to walk through hell, Walk as if you own the place." (Bob Marley

" You will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." – Dr Seuss

"Someday I won't have ALS and I will be free."

I was born in the year 1960, I worked at Platt Electric Supply for over 39 years, I was forced to retire early when I was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as “Lou Gehrig's Disease”, in May 2019. With help from my amazing wife LeAnn, incredible caregiver and best friend Jeff, and my loving family try to help me adapt to the daily changes of a disease that’s main purpose is to deteriorate my body, the battle is constant, it is trying to destroy me physically, emotionally, and mentally. When I decided to make “In the Blink of an Eye” into a book we noticed at the end of every writing there are quotes, sometimes more than just one quote. My first editor Mary suggested we name them “Tonyisms”. Hence came the six “Tonyisms” below.

"ALS is so very ugly in so many ways."

"You never realize how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have." (Bob Marley)

"I can say Fuck ALS, the FDA, the Government and Big Pharma."

 “You will never know the value of the moment until it becomes a memory.” (Dr Seuss)

"If your path demands you to walk through hell, Walk as if you own the place."  (Bob Marley)

"Someday, I WON'T have ALS and I will be free."