Spring has been a little strange this year. It was unseasonably cold and then we had something of a warm spell, fooling us into thinking that spring had arrived. But… the cold re-appeared and some of the trees and shrubs…
The days are starting to run together. My right leg is still immobile and I am tired of watching television and reading. Until today, the only outings I have had are visits to doctors to get updates on my post…
I don’t think that there are any beings on earth who have had more influence on us than our mothers. For most of us, our mothers were the people who saw the best in us, were our encouragers and reinforced…
I am the oldest of three brothers. While I live here in Indiana, both of my siblings live near the Illinois River in towns southwest of Chicago. From my earliest recollections, my maternal grandfather trained me to be able to…
Since Thursday, I have been patiently waiting for the surgical repair to my knee and tendons currently scheduled for this coming Wednesday. It’s almost been something like a forced Sabbath for me. I am used to being busy, or at…
I was up near Chicago earlier this week to train staff at a local hospital where I have had a relationship for almost two years now. I was first introduced to the healthcare system by my brother, Dr. Doug, who…
There has been quite a stir lately about a new series called “POV” (Point of View) on the local PBS channel here in the Indianapolis area. The show features Bill Nye – formerly known as “The Science Guy.” For years,…
As you may recall, we adopted a two year old red Doberman at the end of December, almost six months after the death of our beloved Lexie. Hank has been transitioning into our family and he has acclimated rather well…