These are the facts about her double mastectomy as relayed by Angelina Jolie. Her mother died of ovarian cancer after a decade long struggle; she was in her mid-50’s . With that very bad news in her medical history, Jolie made the wise decision to have genetic testing and learned the odds of her suffering…
They call us Boomers! Sounds like a high school football mascot doesn’t’ it? Initially, they fiddled around with the cut off for this generation so I fancied myself a member of Gen X during my forties. Sounded more hipster than hip replacement, you know. Eventually, the powers that be decided the Boomer subculture extends to…
I didn’t grow up in an “under promise and over deliver” community. In my hood, it was more fake it ’til you make it. Not once did I see even the smallest boy in the neighborhood back down from a challenge or the youngest girl admit she was in over her head. No, if you…
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I just watched a special broadcast about Good Morning America anchor, Robin Roberts. She has persevered through not one but two bouts of life threatening illness with grace and optimism, inspiring me and millions of others. She was recalling the 30 days she spent in solitary during a recent hospitalization. Her immune system was so…
“Passengers must avoid carrying things without their knowledge.” For some reason, I begin to laugh hysterically. I’m at the airport, of course, when I hear this announcement. I’m on my way to Denver, or is it Missouri, or Austin? I dunno. It’s the weekend so I’m going wherever all these other travelers at Gate 2…
Can anyone tell me the origin of the current condiment crisis? What in heck happened to the salt and pepper supply? Do we need to drill in the Arctic for ketchup? It’s pandemic. (I never get to use that word. I don’t even know what it means.) Real Conversation from a local drive through: A…
Close To You Podcast In this episode, Dr. mOe analyzes the lyrics to the popular 70’s hit by The Carpenters, “Close to You”, with a little help from an unsuspecting member of the audience.
I’m on a quest to have a new adventure every week. The experience doesn’t have to be expensive or exotic, just a slight detour from my usual routine. Last week, I visited McKinney Falls State Park, one of several state parks a short drive from my home. I highly recommend making a list of places…
