Category Archives: health

Queue the Conspiracy Theorists!

According to a University of Rochester report, plastic chemicals “feminize boys.” If I ask how long before a rumor of a global conspiracy against Western boys is mentioned, does that count as a mention? Seriously though, if I could at … Continue reading

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My Sinus Surgery

Well, I had another surgery last week, this time for my ailing sinuses. My sinuses have been an ever-increasing problem ever since I moved to Normal. It seems that I’ve been having more and more incidents of sinusitis year after … Continue reading

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The U.S. hates (third-world) children

I really hope (and seriously doubt) that this gets reported in many papers and on many news channels, but it should: the United States is the only U.N. Member State voting against the “right of food”. Seriously? I have got … Continue reading

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Yesterday’s trip to the ENT

Yesterday I went to the Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor to see if I’m a candidate for sinus surgery. The appointment began with a long wait; the doctor apparently was still at lunch or something. Eventually he arrived. He’s a … Continue reading

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South Beach Diet: Day 1

Well, my wife and I decided to start up the South Beach Diet again.  I suspect it’s worth doing for a few months of every year for the heart benefits.  Weighed in today at 204 (though folks swear I look … Continue reading

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Climate Change: Let’s Oversimplify and Break It Down!

For what it’s worth, I’m not convinced that the possibilities of a global depression if we do act would be terribly high. Humanity would still benefit from many changes put into place as a way of staving off climate changes.

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Dealing with Stress

Lately the workplace has been a bit stressful for reasons I won’t go into (though transparency is good and has its place). I’ve definitely been hard-pressed in some of my beliefs and training in respectful communication. If you’re a person … Continue reading

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Post Barn Dance Calamity!

Okay, calamity is a bit too strong of a word. Mishap would perhaps be more apropos. On my way back from the annual Cornerstone Barn Dance (which was quite a lot of fun) my beloved Auto Von Bismarck (ie the … Continue reading

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Worse than Danielle Franke Syndrome!

My brother-in-law Eric has been sick lately, with very mono-like symptoms. Since Danielle had something similar last year we thought it may be the same thing, which I called “Danielle Franke Syndrome” since it was never identified. Turns out he’s … Continue reading

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My latest trip to Equipping Ministries International pt 1.

This weekend I attended EMI‘s Intensive Teacher Training. One of my personal goals is to become fully certified so that I can run a full weekend seminar on communication skills and how they can make or break relationships. I’ve personally … Continue reading

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