Words to Ponder
We have to ask ourselves whether medicine is to remain a humanitarian and respected profession or a new but depersonalized science in the service of prolonging life rather than diminishing human suffering.
-Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
To know a person's religion we need not listen to his profession of faith but must find his brand of intolerance. -Eric Hoffer
When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. We cease to grow. -Anaïs Nin
Obesity Tsunami
More than half a billion people, or one in 10 adults worldwide, are obese -- more than double the number in 1980. Obesity-related diseases account for nearly 10 percent of U.S. medical spending or an estimated $147 billion a year.
Except for smoking, obesity is now the number one preventable cause of death in this country. Three hundred thousand people die of obesity every year.
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Monthly Archives: July 2008
Heading to North Carolina
Seems I haven’t done much blogging lately due to road trips. But then again isn’t that what summers are all about? My trip to Ohio was wonderful, I got to spend time with my Father, Brother and S-I-L and of … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Travel, Weather
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Off for the weekend
I feel like I am always saying, “On the road Again”, (Willie Nelson). Leaving in the morning for Ohio to visit my 81 year old Father/family/and best friend from childhood Mary Jane. How many of us can say they are … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Musings
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Naked in the Sprinkler (almost)
I hesitated writing about this but the entire incident just seemed “weird” to me. Early yesterday evening I was on the deck watering the flowers and tending to the flower pots. The house next door has 4 young children, ages … Continue reading
My iPod/Playlist
I’m still learning this iPod stuff. Finally a couple of weeks ago I got my iTunes account and songs moved over to the new laptop. One thing I had not done yet was create playlists. I have my iPod in … Continue reading
Check Your Bank Rating
Listening to CNN News this morning there was a segment on the troubled banking industry. They gave a web site to check your banks rating. With a few clicks I had a nice report on my local bank. When you … Continue reading
Americans Getting More Obese
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new report today on American obesity. It wasn’t good, Americans aren’t getting slimmer and the obesity rate continues to climb. More than a quarter of all Americans are now obese. The … Continue reading
Jib Jab Election 2008
Last night on Jay Leno Jib Jab aired their new Election 2008 satirical video, “Time for Some Campaignin” (to the tune of Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are a Changin”). John McCain is portrayed as a grumpy old war mongering … Continue reading
Obesity Across Generations
Are we finally on a path to break the cycle of obesity? Very interesting study from Baylors College of Medicine. ScienceDaily (July 16, 2008) — Overweight mothers give birth to offspring who become even heavier, resulting in amplification of obesity … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness
Tagged genetic mutations, Obesity epidemic, overweight mothers
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Gloomy Economic Outlook
The bumpy ride is expected to continue according to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Well I think the American people have already figured that out for themselves Mr. Bernanke. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The housing finance crisis and spiraling energy … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Politics
Tagged economic outlook, energy costs, federal reserve chairman, house prices, President Bush
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Another Black Monday??
Hold on to your hats, Monday looks to be a wild day on Wall Street. Like many Americans my husband and I watch our investments dwindle. From IRA’s, 401K, mutual funds, and stocks down it goes. Our investments are not … Continue reading
