August 09, 2005
A Rough Week For Bloggers
First I heard 'Venemous Kate', who once helped out this site, busted up her face in an accident. Then I heard about another who broke some ribs. But this story, unfortunately, tops them both...
Chris Muir, the blogosphere's (only?) cartoonist, has a sister dealing with a nasty cancer. And they can use your help:
You can visit Cathy's website here.
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April 06, 2005
A Passing
Derek Lowe's brother passed away on Monday. If that name sounds familiar to you it might be because I frequently link to his blog on pharmaceutical research.
You can read his heart-felt message on this here.
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March 14, 2005
Another Marriage
The Bear of the blog 'The Truth Laid Bear' is also getting married and soliciting advice on rings. Congratulations!
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January 09, 2005
Donations
Money is being raised at a furious pace for the victims of the Tsunami. It's a major disaster and the money is desperately needed.
Unfortunately, this will impact fundraising for Huntington's Disease. I'll be writing on this over the coming year.
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November 24, 2004
A Book Worth Buying
I don't believe I've ever recommending a book on this website. First time for everything...
And the book isn't about Huntington's Disease, it's about "Happiness". It's a book with an unlikely title from a (seemingly) unlikely source. The book is called "Happiness is a serious problem" and it is written by radio talk show host - Dennis Prager.
A friend of mine is reading this book now. Prager's items on "the missing tiles" has already changed her life and now she's now buying this book for all her friends.
This is an easy-to-read book which makes simple (and powerful) points. Here's a bit from one review:
Prager looks first at what happiness is, then what prevents it, and finally what produces it. This isn't a fluffy "feel good" read by any stretch. He says that true happiness is the result of sometimes difficult life decisions. Chapters include "Happiness is a Moral Obligation", "Accept Tension", "Develop Self-control", "Happiness is a By-product", "Life is tragic", "Comparing Ourselves with Others", and "Seeing Yourself as a Victim" among others.
Well, now you know why I don't write book reviews! Honestly, I wouldn't make the effort to get this book based what I just wrote. Nor would I based on the bland book cover or the author's occupation. However, I feel fortunate that I did come across this book.
Take a chance and get it. It's cheap, it sells for less than $10 on Amazon and it just might help you "live" your life with a lot more happiness.
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September 11, 2004
I'd Forgotten - 9/11
At some time over the last three years I forgot 9/11.
It wasn't all at once, it's been little bits & pieces spread throughout the last three years. By yesterday my memory was little more than a flash of two planes hitting tall buildings. Oh, and tomorrow would be the third anniversary.
Then I watched this web presentation (7mb file) and the memories and images came flooding back.
I'd forgotten the people covered in ash.
I'd forgotten about people passing out pictures in hopes of finding their wife/husband/child.
I'd forgotten about the individuals who chose to rush up the staircases as thousands came flooding down.
I'd forgotten the men in suits and women in dresses jumping to certain death.
I'd forgotten about the chaplain.
I'd forgotten all too much.
If you have a broadband connection (DSL/Cable/etc) take a few minutes to watch this presentation.
You'll be reminded of the strength of the human spirit.
You'll be reminded of what can be accomplished when people work together.
You'll be reminded that there are heroes around us.
You'll be reminded of what a true hero is.
You'll be reminded of all the love and caring there is this world.
...and you'll be reminded of just how precious our lives are to others.
To the many readers from outside of our country...
If you'd like to know a little more about America, this web presentation will tell you more than most books about our spirit and resiliency. Thank you for all your kind words and support in the months that followed this horrible event.
While we lose far more people to Huntington's Disease every year than the 3,025 that were lost that fateful day, a cure for Huntington's Disease will happen before there is a cure for what caused 9/11.
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July 21, 2004
Guthrie Song Spoof
Ok, ok...it get's a little serious around here at times. It's time for some humor.
JibJab.com has a hilarious spoof of Woodie Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" satirizing the 2004 Presidential campaign. It's a Flash movie to the famous Guthrie tune 'starring' Bush & Kerry. Before you go to their website to see it, you need to know this:
It's about a PG-13.
It's bi-partisan, it makes fun of both presidential candidates (and others)
It's bound to offend some
If you're on a modem I hope you're patient. It's 3.7mb
It is funny
At least for now, it is available off of JibJab's front page. (If that fails, try this.)
Best thing about JibJab? They have their own blog.
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January 06, 2004
A Doctor's Life
We sometimes forget that Doctor's are human also. They have a lot of pressure coming from a lot of different sources.
Medpundit has this piece, taken from the Washington Post, about a young struggling cardiologist who eventually closed his practice.
I highly recommend the piece, click here and scroll down to "Anatomy Of A Practice".
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January 01, 2004
I've Done This...
And I do believe my first thought was "why isn't it working" before I realized the foolish thing I was doing at the stoplight.
What am I talking about? Dr. Winters has this confession on his website.
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December 25, 2003
Merry Christmas
I would like to take this moment to wish everyone a very merry Christmas!
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December 23, 2003
Never Giving Up...
Power Line Blog has a wonderful story where a mother's love and persistence saved her son's life. She trusted her instincts and didn't give up. It's a great story to read.
I know this is a good doctor. He states in the article "In my first year of medical school I was taught that a good indicator of something being wrong is that the mother of a child thinks that there is something wrong." Read the whole thing here.
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December 17, 2003
Medical Blogs
Short day today... Here's a link to an article on Medical Blogs from the American Medical Association (AMA).
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December 11, 2003
Blogger Injured
A little off topic...
A well-known blogger (xlrq) was in a serious accident and other bloggers are filling in until he is back on his feet. You can read the details (written by his wife) and wish him well here.
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December 08, 2003
Blog Poll
You can go to WizBang to vote for your favorite blog.
Nope, the HD Blog wasn't nominated. There weren't any catagories for health care related blogs. Maybe next year.
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December 07, 2003
To Risk
Anne on the Hunt-Dis Email List posted this poem (author unknown). It seems appropriate to post it here.
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental
To reach out for another is to risk involvement
To expose feelings is to risk exposing yourself
To place your ideas, your dreams before a crowd is to risk their loss
To love is to risk not being loved in return
To live is to risk dying
To hope is to risk failure
But risks must be taken
Because the great hazard in life is to risk nothing
If you risk nothing and do nothing, you dull your spirit
You may avoid suffering and sorrow
But you cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love and live
Chained by your attitude, you are a slave
You have forfeited your freedom
Only if you risk are you free!
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November 10, 2003
Thanks For Zeyad
A few days ago I posted about Zayed, the Iraqi blogger at Healing Iraq, who was considering quitting. All is better now, Zayed received over 860 emails and (across posts) over 200 online comments in support of his blog and what he is doing. Thanks to all who took the time to offer their support.
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November 05, 2003
A Blogger's Hell
It's estimated that over a million blogs have been created. Probably only 1 in a 100 are updated regularly, most blogs last about as long as a typical New Years Resolution. Of those million blogs, only a few hundred become a mainstream success - read by thousands each day.
Recently, a new blog became a huge hit virtually overnight. The blog, Healing Iraq, is written by an Iraqi dentist living in Bagdad. Posting almost daily, his articles give real insight to what one Iraqi is going through. Whether you agree or disagree with his opinions, he gives a unique insite into a culture very different from that in the United States.
With the sudden fame and positive reviews, Zeyad has also received criticism. Lately it has gotten to be a bit much and he's considering giving up his blog.
This would be a shame. Visit Healing Iraq and see for yourself and if you are so inclined...leave a kind word for Zeyad.
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October 26, 2003
She's A Mommy!
Insomnomaniac Deb has given birth to her daughter Emma and both are well! A few months ago Emma was in a rush to get into this world and when it's finally time she holds out another 60 hours.
Congrats!
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September 11, 2003
9/11
Michele at A Small Victory blog has created a web page containing people's memories from that day just two years ago. She's done a great job and I believe it's an appropriate way to pay tribute to the thousands who died and the millions who were affected by the event. Thank you Michele.
Back to normal programming tomorrow.
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