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Last month I celebrated my wedding anniversary. During each June and February (since the latter hosts Valentine’s Day), I commonly consider articles about the heart and heart health. This tendency, coupled with the fact that a couple months back I attended a talk by a local Internal Medicine doc with a specialty in cardiology, spurred … Read more
Note to Readers: Due to some behind-the-scenes work on this blog, there may be a disruption in service next month. See you soon. Memorial Day presents an opportunity to shift our focus back to our long-past, and recent-past, histories to honor those who have served our country. A time to be proud, share that … Read more
The Trump administration is controversial if nothing else. His cabinet members too are unconventional in their roles, or preparedness for those roles. One particularly so is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (typically referred to as RFK Jr.), the Secretary of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. has some notable points of view that are neither outlandish … Read more
I find it interesting to take continuing education classes in subjects that I imagine I have a handle on. Leaving my mind (and attitude) open, I almost always learn something new. After reading James Nester’s book “Breath, the New Science of a Lost Art” last summer, I decided to sign up for a class entitled … Read more
Question: Would you think it was an April Fool’s joke if I suggested you sing Happy Birthday while you pee? “How ya doin’ today?” I began with the typical non-question that Americans use so often in greeting. Of course, I expected the call-and-response answer of “Good, how ‘bout you?” To her credit, my good friend … Read more
With a big smile, Gail wished me “congratulations.” She was referring to a very temporary role I was taking on for our organization. Unfortunately, it was not a situation I desired nor wanted to spend extra time upon. She saw my face screw up a bit and immediately switched to proclaiming “congratuladolences.” Yes, that says … Read more