When my mother celebrated her 70th birthday (I was a mere lad of 40), I asked her if she felt any different from when she was in her thirties. She pondered the question for a moment and replied, "No not...
September 01, 2010
August 24, 2010
On Vox: It's hard to stay positive
I can uncover the dark cloud behind any silver lining. No matter how undersized the trigger, with just a little time — and a whole lot of paranoia — I can blow it up into a full-scale panic attack. I...
August 18, 2010
On Vox: Obese Children & Bullying
It was lousy growing up fat. Nothing was more degrading than buying my clothes in the “husky” section. Okay, maybe showering in front of a bunch of guys after high school P.E. was worse… or, wait, never dating … or,...
August 11, 2010
On Vox: The Toolbox of Life
The tool boxBuilding a life is constructing a house. Create a solid foundation. Once achieved, place down brick one. Secure it. Add additional ones nearby or on top. Check stability. Repeat until desired results are obtain. Of course, many times...
June 23, 2010
On Vox: It's not the number, it's the benefits
It's not the number, it's the benefitsObesity is by no means only a difficulty in the U.S. of A. As more of our planet has found its way to a more affluent lifestyle, faster food, and less exercise, the collective...
May 19, 2010
On Vox: Pointing Fingers at Others
Cigarette smokers have long been relegated to the underclass of the social order. They are ostracized, even banished, from "polite society." This was hammed home to me recently while landing at Salt Lake City airport. Upon taxing to the terminal,...
April 07, 2010
On Vox: Learning From Mistakes
"Oops!""What do you mean, ''oops''? Nothing good ever starts with 'oops'.""Really? I'm not sure about that. 'Oops' means I made a mistake.""I know what it means; I'm not stupid. But it never leads anywhere good.""I don't agree.""OK, how 'bout this?...
March 24, 2010
On Vox: Weighing in on Childhood Obesity
Michelle Obama has chosen to grapple with the crisis of childhood obesity. Props to the First Lady, as this is a dilemma of historic proportion. In a mere two decades, when we as elderly baby boomers, are gobbling up every...
March 17, 2010
On Vox: It's difficult - until it isn't
Sometimes - one might even argue "always" - wisdom and truth are found in the most basic statements. One of the simplest, yet most empowering comments I have heard is from Dr. Sue Morter. Aside from being a powerhouse speaker,...
February 17, 2010
On Vox: Lessons Learned
OK class, today's assignment is to create the most annoying place ever; ready?Let's begin by populating it with lots of tired, irritable inhabitants confined to a cramped area with hardly any places to rest and absolutely no spot to get...
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