Stop thinking from a political perspective, a religious perspective, or a traditional perspective, and start thinking from a human perspective. We all have to live here together, and it tends to go better for everyone if we can start to truly understand the “other guy’s” view.
Fat Shaming?
February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Bioethicist Daniel Callahan wrote in a recent article that he thinks we should take an “edgier” approach to tackling the problem of obesity in America. He thinks we should start using a campaign similar to the anti-smoking campaigns that would “shame” overweight people in the social sphere as a way to encourage them to lose weight and [...]
Beginning a New Journey
February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I am fed up. Our healthcare system in this country is absolutely terrible. In the last week, I’ve seen one doctor who told me he couldn’t do anything for me except cut into my sinuses again or refer me to a neurologist (who would likely prescribe a daily pain medication), I called another doctor who [...]
Skipping the New Year’s Resolution
January 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I’ve never been one to make New Year’s Resolutions for a couple reasons: 1. I like to re-evaluate my life more than once a year, and make changes as appropriate, when appropriate and, 2. I want to do things in my life that are important and have meaning outside of the fact that it’s the [...]
Health Insurance from the “Genetic Pre-Existing Condition” Perspective (Part II)
October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In a world where those of us dealing with pre-existing conditions have so many health care costs that it can get in the way of other things, we are forced to choose whether or not we should get the care we need when we need it.
Health Insurance from the “Genetic Pre-Existing Condition” Perspective (Part I)
October 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
If it were up to me, I would start my own business. However, that is not an option even if I want to because I need a job that provides health insurance.
Is Picking Up a Hitchhiker Something to be Ashamed of?
October 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In the world we live in today, we are more unwilling than ever to help out our fellow man, or woman.
Ghosts, God, and the Paranormal
October 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
Reflections on Grant Schnarr’s book, “Ghost Brother Angel”.
The Human Impact on Other Living Things
September 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Watching a few young puppies interact with each other and with people made me realize just how much humans affect other living beings in this world.
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