Category Life

I’m Batman

I haven’t been able to rotate my neck for the last day and a half. My original thought was to play it off like I was just pretending to be Michael Keaton’s Batman…Batman was still cool back in 1989, right? …

“Don’t You Recognize Me?”

“Don’t you recognize me?” Aside from more prominent Laugh Lines and more ridiculous Tan Lines, I pretty much look the same as I did when I was 17.  And since I went to school forever and have been blessed with…

Thanks, Mrs. Walker

When I was in 3rd grade, my teacher was able to look past my inglorious blonde bowl cut and appreciate my precocious vocabulary. She quickly recognized that the standard class Spelling Tests were merely testing my willingness to “go through…

Artificial Ripening

“If you like to talk to tomatoes If a squash can make you smile If you like to waltz with potatoes Up and down the produce aisle….” If a squash CAN’T make you smile, you really need to re-evaluate your…

Vapey (the) Bear

Given the recent wildfires and poor air quality, this morning’s Family Breakfast Banter naturally led to a discussion about Smokey Bear. I’ve always known that only I can prevent Forest Fires, but I was today years old when I learned…

It’s Gotta Be The Shoes!

I recently came across a post on LinkedIn about a guy who wore running sneakers to a job interview and “never had a chance” because of his choice in footwear.  I’ve also heard pastors say that, “I can’t take anyone…

Posh Josh

This morning, we welcomed a new member to our company’s West Team of Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaisons. (And if you’re among the roughly 8.2 billion people in the world who doesn’t know what an MSL is, you can read THIS…

The Kakapo: Flightless Birds and Faithful Words

Most people are familiar with the cockapoo, and this canine cross-breed is a common companion for many pet owners.  However, not as many people are familiar with the kakapo, a bird indigenous to New Zealand.  The kakapo is a nocturnal…

Coach Jay: The G.O.A.T.

Coach Jay was doing an admirable job of staying positive as he shepherded the Flying Pancakes through the Valley of the Shadow of a 12 goal deficit. The opposing team had the 2nd Coming of Messi playing for them, and…

It’s Worth Fighting For

The CEO’s resume was incredibly impressive. Medical Doctor. PhD. Multiple publications in respected scholarly journals.  And he had quickly leveraged his intelligence and experience into a high-ranking position in the BioTech company. “Saruman has a mind of metal and wheels”…