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LONG HAUL, OR LONG IN THE TOOTH

August 16, 2023 by

The ‘long haul’ is a lifespan, no matter how long or short. Baby boomers know all about it, yet some are still reluctant to embrace the details. How does that work out over the long haul? Let the embracing begin.

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UNBROKEN CYCLE FROM HEARTS TO HIPS

April 13, 2022 by

I’ve been on an unbroken cycle of excellent Iowa-connected people in Oregon, which is not a comparison. The last guy helped heal a broken heart; the latest was the orthopedic surgeon who replaced my hip yesterday.

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MEDICAL ADVICE? HOW TO SPOT THE WRONG STUFF EARLY

February 18, 2022 by

Medical advice used to come from squirrelly sources. Not actual squirrels but just as nutty. Today it comes from trusted men and women elected to high office. And doctors. Which brings up the element of trust. Whose medical advice is better for people?

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COVID COMPARISONS: USE THE TOOLS, NOT THE FOOLS

July 30, 2020 by

The best covid comparisons are the also the most sad. And who enjoys the sad sack? Hands up. There’s no joy in seeing illness silence a strong voice of reason. At the same time, there’s also no joy in seeing illness silence medical kooks. Or, maybe it’s just me. I’m soft on suffering. Don’t like […]

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MASKED MEN AND WOMEN: WHO WORE IT BEST

May 22, 2020 by

Masked men and women send a message to all who see them: “I don’t plan on killing you,” is the message. “Don’t blame me if you get coronavirus,” is the mask subtext. What they aren’t saying:

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SCIENTIFIC TRUTH: TWITTER EXPERTS DEBUNK CORONAVIRUS AND MUCH MORE

April 28, 2020 by

When scientific truth comes from scientists, doctors, and researchers, it has a certain weight. In our free country with social media available, scientific truth has other sources. So, who is the Go-To expert?

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LOOK FEAR RIGHT IN THE F’ING FACE

June 26, 2019 by

To new readers: I looked fear in the face during a match against hpv16 throat cancer. And I’m a chickenshit. Maybe you look fear in the face your own chickenshit way. This is how I did it; this is how you can do it:

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