Using magnets for pain relief and to speed up the body’s innate healing mechanism can sound a little “New Age” to some. But, regardless of one’s belief system, this powerful technology is worth consideration when faced with many health conditions, in particular injury. I hope you’ll listen to my story, which begins on an outdoor expedition years ago. Read More
“Oops!”
The woman knelt down to pick up the chocolate covered strawberry from the floor and called out gleefully, “Three second rule!” Read More
Call it misinformation, disinformation, statistical fudging, or lies. Fake news is more common than most realize. The news story dubbed “Pizza-gate” created a media blitz, yet more insidious forms of misinformation put out in news stories by credible sources goes largely unquestioned by the masses. Read More
Approaching the pond, I noticed the feeding stream had dried up and the pond’s level had dipped below the drainage pipe. The water had become stagnant, a serious concern for the fish inside. It struck me as a useful analogy to remind me of the need for proper hydration this winter. Read More
I’ve learned to enjoy imperfect fruit.
Flawless pieces of fruit look perfect because they have been sprayed with chemicals like fungicides and insecticides to kill off anything that might be tempted to grow or feed on their surface. Although there aren’t any bugs on the perfect looking fruit, there is a layer of chemicals, neatly sealed in place by wax, a sealant derived from petroleum. Read More
Ascending the stairs, I was struck by a sense of nostalgia but also an increasing uneasiness. Was it because it had been years since we had last visited? Our welcome was lukewarm. We entered the guest suite and plopped our bags down. My step mother had tossed a pile of towels on the floor for use during our brief stay. I felt anxious. Read More
As I mowed the lawn yesterday, I must have killed at least 100 bees. They were all over the little white and purple flowers springing up from the clover. I am hoping most of them heard the tractor coming or felt the ground vibrating as I approached. Some bees did fly off before, snip, their flower was cut off at the stem. Read More
Walk through any gym, and you’re likely to see people on the treadmill or working out, listening to music through a set of ear buds — and perhaps suffering ear damage from loud noise. Most people don’t realize it, but the combination of exercise and loud music can cause you to slowly go deaf. Read More
Are air fresheners toxic? This is an important question — and the short answer is, they can be. Read More
While sitting on the boat, waiting for the fireworks display to start, my mind drifted. Why was I destined to live a life of turbulence? Deep inside, I knew I became involved with people who mirrored different aspects of my own personality. My own complexity must be the source of my relational ups and downs. Was I destined to be alone? Yes, I became too introspective on this festive holiday. Read More
