The Journey of Father and Son
His father was lovingly authoritative, and yet the noise reverberating throughout the…
Two Soldiers
2 soldiers. 2 hospital beds. 1 military hospital in Vietnam. Both men…
The One-Upper
We’ve all known “that guy” who we ignominiously refer to as “The…
Trade-offs
There are often “trade-offs” in biology. One of the classic examples is…
Take Time to Process…But Don’t Ultra-Process
When it comes to dietary conversations, it’s popular to condemn “processed food.”…
The PREVENT Risk Calculator: Is it really PREVENT-ive?
“Laurie got offended when I used the word ‘puke.’ But to me,…
Don’t Yuck My Yum
One of the things that we teach our kids is to “not…
Amateur Birdwatching and Professional Jerks
“Wow, look at that blue jay!” my happy-go-lucky 23 year-old self exclaimed…
Dancing Through Life
Many of you are aware that my “dance moves” are an eclectic…
Eavesdropping on the Wagemans
Oftentimes people will meet me and ask the question, “What is your…
