Is Mother’s Day Sad for You?

It has been more than 7 years since my mom has passed away and each year, when Mother’s Day comes around, I am reminded on this “holiday” about how it always bothered me that this day exists.  Sure, I always did something special for my mother to celebrate on this day but never understood why [...]

Are You a Nice Person

I don’t think I know a single person who does not believe that they are nice.  They go about their business on a daily basis giving compliments to others, telling others how happy they are to see them and letting them know that they are important in their lives.  They inquire about other people’s families, [...]

My Children Would Never Do Something Like That

If you have listened to the parents of the two young men who executed the bombings in Boston this week, you would have heard them repeat over and over that their sons could never have done something like that.  They insist that the men have been framed despite all of the video evidence that shows [...]

Viewing the Past in the Present

In my desire to make improvements to my life for the future, I realized that in order to move forward I not only had to lay out the plans for where I wanted to go but I also needed to assess where I had been.  Where I am in my life is an accumulation of [...]

My Parent Has Cancer And It Really Sucks

One of the hardest thing that a person may have to face is the diagnosis of cancer.  Your life is changed forever as are the lives of those of your family and friends.  The adults will decide among themselves how they can best deal with the situation and what will be necessary for them in [...]

The Magic of Easter

Something special seems to happen every year when Easter is in the air. No matter your religious beliefs, the thought of furry bunnies and fuzzy ducks and lots of candy is enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. Just the idea of the kids running around looking for treats at the seasonal Easter egg [...]

Why We Don’t Want to Be Our Own Patient Advocates

Let’s be honest about it.  If you asked others if they want to become involved in their own medical health and treatment, most people would probably respond that they have no medical background so they prefer to leave it to the professionals. They would probably feel that it was irresponsible to even consider becoming involved [...]

The Future of Health Care – Part 2

In the previous blog that I wrote on this subject, I discussed some of the major problems that are facing the healthcare system.  In reviewing them, however, I can see some ways that we really can make the new programs work for all of us as patients if we choose to step up and take [...]

The Future of Health Care – Part 1

I have been doing some research with regard to the future of health care in this country now that a system has been put in place for a healthcare program for everyone.  While many parts of the program do not kick in until 2014, if you have been to your doctor’s office lately, you, too, [...]

Why Do People Feel Entitled?

It seems to me that every time I turn around these days, I run into another story, situation, discussion or scenario where someone or some group believes that they are entitled to some type of benefit or job or free program.  While I do believe that we should help those around us who are in [...]

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