The pandemic has taken its toll. Many have died; others have suffered and survived hospitalization, including time in ICUs and on ventilator support. My wife and I were fortunate enough that paying strict attention to recommended safety measures of social distancing and wearing of masks that we did not get Read More
Category: lifestyle
I write this blog not to pose as an expert in these matters but to discuss—based on my personal experience and perspective as a life-long enthusiast—the notion that fitness positively impacts health and one’s quality of life. Athletics and sports have attracted me as far back as I can remember. Read More
Heartburn. A common complaint and the hallmark of acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus. For some it’s mild and intermittent and for others it can be severe and unrelenting. Obesity predisposes to reflux, as also for diabetes, and the heartburn that results; not surprising that GERD worsens the Read More
Funny how life sneaks up on you. One minute you’re the kid and the next you’re the geezer with a grandson. This happened to Louise and me a little over four years ago and, as I hope all grandparents feel, it’s been a blessing. He had me when he made Read More
Abraham Lincoln was more than just a good president; he literally saved our nation. Perhaps no one else available at that time could or would have led this country through the Civil War and gotten passed the 13th amendment permanently ending slavery. But he was a complex man as made Read More
Climate change is real and has affected the local weather which has dramatically changed since we moved to Tucson a decade ago. Let’s begin with last summer. It was one of the hottest and driest on record. We usually have a summer monsoon during July and August. The desert flora Read More
Several months earlier my wife encouraged me to join her in watching this TV show imported from England. Always ready to spend time with her it was an easy decision to acquiesce—but my expectations were modest. What a pleasant surprise. I found this British import to be quite enjoyable and Read More
Continuing to use the free time made available by retirement and the time at home encouraged by the commonsense response to Covid-19, my wife and I participated in a recent Zoom art class with six sessions. This was the most recent of a series we had previously attended in person. Read More
I recently participated in a Zoom session with my medical school classmates from the class of 1974 at Johns Hopkins. Like much that has transpired in this stressful year, with continuing concerns about ourselves and our loved ones, the encounter with my classmates caused me to look back and reminisce. Read More
As a retired person I have taken full advantage of the opportunity to read at leisure. I am fascinated by one subject—quantum theory. It’s far too late for me to even attempt to learn the math necessary for a true understanding of this field—no pun intended (please see below if Read More
