December 2009
16 posts
Dec 1st
November 2009
9 posts
Mission:Dr.J (Step 1 of 3)
There are three main steps in my attempt to become Dr. J.  I hope to pass the first on December 14. It’s scheduled, the preparations begun…
Nov 24th
Babies, Nursing and Law
I recently read a book entitled Science in Court (a number of case studies, mainly medical related ones).  It was quite a law book, and in reading it I discovered that I will never become a lawyer.  I write so that you may remind me of this very important moment. You’ll notice that this post is entitled Babies, Nursing and Law.  It is serving as a shout out to a nurse, lawyer and certain...
Nov 24th
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The Creative Mind
I have been re-reading the Lord of the Rings Trilogy on the train lately - a brief return to the land of fiction after reading more than 25 non-fiction books in a row.  As a result, I have the following brain drool: The human mind could be considered the single greatest asset a human possesses within modern society.  With increasingly specialized labor, the need for increased use of mental...
Nov 24th
Nov 21st
Nov 20th
Simplify and De-clutter
I had the privilege of helping out some people in need about two weeks ago.  One thing I learned from this experience is the need to avoid collecting too many material possessions. Which brings me to this bottle of fruity goodness, the remnants of a creamsicle in glass. I had kept it to remind myself of the great kindness of my parents.  They always give me little things like this. So thank...
Nov 10th
Nov 10th
“Al Gore’s publishing the sequel to his climate-change book today. The Guardian...”
– Kieth Johnson, Wall Street Journal
Nov 3rd