The Pill Mill nightmare has a lot of attention in today's Sun-Sentinel. Governor Scott, enough is enough. All you have to do is enforce a data-base that was already approved and is (was) ready to be put in place in December. His decision to NOT put the data-base in effect makes me wonder who he is connected to? Why not use a tool that is working quite effectively in so many … [Read more...] about Scott, Oscar and The Boys
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Group Therapy
It was wonderful to spend time with old friends yesterday. Bloody Marys, salad with tomatoes from the garden, lots of sunshine and good old "group therapy." Friday "therapy" with those particular friends was a regular thing back when the kids were growing up. Now, with some of us spread apart geographically, and of course work schedules, it isn't something we can do very … [Read more...] about Group Therapy
Big Balls, Treadmills for All and The Fountain of Youth
When I wake up to morning news that says "exercise is the magic bullet for maintaining youth," it brings a tear, as Mitch says, to my heart. It's not yet 7 am and already one news story was about how mice on treadmill routines regained their youth, and another about dogs on underwater treadmills (just their head's above water) kept from getting arthritis, hence keeping them … [Read more...] about Big Balls, Treadmills for All and The Fountain of Youth
Energy Abounds
Lots more thoughts about energy. Forceful exertion; the amount of work that can be performed by a force; any source of usable power. Energy. It can be positive, it can be negative, it can be dynamic, vigorous, productive and non-productive. We can absorb it, emit it, make it vigorous, conserve it, use it up and even waste it. Lots and lots of wasted energy. Mentally, … [Read more...] about Energy Abounds
Energy, White Lights and Scary Stories
My mind seems to be wrapped around the word ENERGY. Good energy, bad energy, negative energy, positive energy, productive and non-productive energy. Last week I watched an episode of Oprah that dealt with the young boy, Zach, a child born with unusual strength, violent rage and hypersensitivity. If you watched the show, you understand why I am still thinking about it. If … [Read more...] about Energy, White Lights and Scary Stories