The Powerful Words of a Dying Man
“You can play a lot of basketball in the last 60 seconds.” -Ben Sasse Maybe you think you’re at Halftime of the Game of Life. Maybe you’re still in the first quarter and it would seem like there’s “a lot…
Category Life
Unopened Gifts
I love birthdays…and holidays…and random Tuesdays…and any day that I can give gifts to people whom I love. The point of giving is not to experience personal blessings…but it’s an ancillary benefit that accompanies unselfish motivations. And when that person…
Do Hard Things
“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” -G. Michael Hopf, Those Who Remain We live in an interesting era in which people will spend more time…
Artificial Sweeteners and Spiritual Satiety
Healthcare professionals in metabolic clinics have all been subject to the ironic situations in which people with type 2 diabetes INSIST that drinking Diet Soda will instantly kill them and simultaneously plunge the world into nuclear conflict. Meanwhile, their Continuous…
Happy Mother’s Day!
This picture was taken about 30 years ago…I was just emerging from my blonde bowl-cut era and preparing to embark on a new journey of Maximum Hold Hair Gel. But despite my questionable haircut preferences, I wouldn’t have traded my…
Nurse and Teacher Appreciation Week!
This week we celebrate two criminally underappreciated groups for whom I have special affection. It’s Nurse Appreciation Week AND Teacher Appreciation Week! One of the smartest things I ever did was marry a nurse, and both of my parents are…
Everyone is Older, But No One is Wiser
My daughter slumped into the back seat of the car after what had apparently been a particularly tough Tuesday at school. Given that her body language carries the same degree of subtlety as a Level 5 Hurricane, it was obvious…
May the 4th Be With You!
It’s STAR WARS DAY! And I’m sure most of you are already greeting each other with a Mike Tyson-esque version of the iconic Star Wars slogan given today’s date! But even the most zealous Star Wars saga enthusiasts must acknowledge the…
Captain Planet! Should we look for a different hero when it comes to Cardiovascular Disease?
Every now and then, an article like this one about a possible association between air pollution and cardiovascular disease pops up…and it reminds me of a magical Millennial memory from childhood cartoons…Captain Planet and the Planeteers! A green-haired hero with…
Youth Soccer: Elite Entertainment
Soccer is a beautiful sport, and I think we all can appreciate the poetic performances and fancy footwork of professionals, particularly when the World Cup rolls around. But I think that RECREATIONAL KIDS’ SOCCER is arguably even more entertaining than…
