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
What Will You Choose?
I am reading a book called When Things Fall Apart. Given to me by a friend who accidentally ordered an extra copy on-line, I had no idea what it was about, beyond what the title suggested. Drawn from traditional Buddhist wisdom, the book offers very simple and basic "heart" advice, for difficult times. Though I have only read 30 some odd pages, it's obvious the main theme of … [Read more...] about What Will You Choose?
A Little of This, That and Some Other Things. Happy VFT
First things first. BIG WIN against the pill-mills yesterday. I cried hysterically as I watched the busts go down in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties, on last night's news. No two news stories agree upon how many places were closed down, or how many people were arrested, but in any case it was a big sting. Ironically, one of the doctors arrested is the son of our … [Read more...] about A Little of This, That and Some Other Things. Happy VFT
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