Archive for 2014
A Patient’s Perspective at a Medical Conference
I was diagnosed with CLL, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia more than 7 ½ years ago. Despite one relapse three years later, I’ve lived a normal life. I’ve continued to teach communications…
Read MoreGas Is a Blast – For Some
How serious a problem is intestinal gas? Serrin’s mind started wandering after she read an article titled “Flatulent Cows Start Fire at German Dairy Farm.” Ninety cows producing methane gas…
Read MoreCelebrating the Year of the Horse–Recipes From My Mother
As you know, the Year of the Snake officially ended on Thursday January 30, followed by the Year of the Horse. Each zodiac sign comes every 12 years and the…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day!
SHALL I COMPARE THEE TO A SUMMER’S DAY? Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou are more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds…
Read MoreSafe Shoveling – and Other Options For Those Who Opt Out
So, the meteorologists got it just right – right to the minute in my area. Snow started falling at 7 PM and we got about a foot of snow. Many…
Read MoreSafe Shoveling – and Other Options For Those Who Opt Out
So, the meteorologists got it just right – right to the minute in my area. Snow started falling at 7 PM and we got about a foot of snow. Many…
Read MoreHeroin: Chasing the Dragon, Slaying the Demon
Many people believe that addiction, and certainly more “serious” drug use or abuse is limited to the inner city – people in gangs, homeless, chronically mentally ill. This is simply…
Read MoreChocolate – Friend or Foe?
I have always loved sugar. Halloween was my most beloved holiday. I remember trips to High’s with my brother, our allowance funding purchase of Big Buddy’s, Hostess cupcakes (the ones…
Read MoreCrossFit- To Love or Not To Love
I used to be an athlete. I was active. I played sports in college. In my 20’s I ran, kickboxed, and made a daily trip to the gym. When I was…
Read MoreSkiing: Danger and Safety Tips
Several years ago we went on a ski trip in West Virginia with a few family friends. Sandy, David and I remained on the intermediate slopes until the very end of…
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