Living

We’re taught from a young age to trust our doctors. And, why wouldn’t we? They’re highly trained to treat patients with specific ailments. They’re supposed to know what we don’t...

With numerous options available, how do you choose the best way to meditate? The simple answer is: The best way is the one you will do consistently. So why bother...

This appointment day started just like any other. I no longer find myself overly nervous or anxious, just ready to be done with the day even before it has started...

About 7 or 8 years ago, I knew it was time to begin searching for a place to call home where I could “age in place,” as they say. I...

I am not big on scare tactics. I think they are tacky. I really don’t like them when they distort the truth or play on half information to prey on...

It’s October in Oklahoma. My mind turns to the pleasures of my favorite season. I love bonfires, cool days, and the beautiful foliage that marks the season. October is also...

Recently I had the opportunity to finally spend some time visiting with my Mom in St. Louis, Missouri. These pandemic days certainly present challenges in keeping in touch with the...

It’s paradise down here. Well, most times anyway.  There are those pesky hurricanes to deal with. I’ve lived in “hurricane country” for most of my life. I grew up in South Florida...

You probably won’t believe this, but I do not obsess about my wet AMD every moment of every day. It is true. That is likely why you have not seen...

You guys! I’m so excited! I finally took the plunge and ordered a new desk for myself last summer. I know boring, right? Well, it’s about time... I’m 38 years...

Sunday. Hey, how are you all? I am doing well. Today is my third full day in Colorado. I am being taken good care of by my friends. So far...

Pumpkin spice exploded and has found its way into just about any food you can think of! I’ve seen it in cereal, coffee, bread, candy, and even beer and bubble...

The past summer of 2021 slowly evolved for all of us. The scares of the pandemic became not so overwhelming at times, especially with being vaccinated and just being careful...

Giving me a printed book is not a good idea. It would be like giving a monkey a calculator! I mean, really, what am I supposed to do with it?...

A few weeks ago, I started to get - to put it kindly - whiney. The transportation company reduced their availability to where they are now good only for rides...

Earlier this year, I wrote an article about my decision to take the vaccine for COVID-19. I based my decision on the emerging reports that people with macular degeneration were...

I’m coming up on the 5-year mark since my left eye progressed to choroidal neovascularization, the wet form of advanced macular degeneration, when I began the anti-VEGF injections. At one...

Being on lockdown due to the pandemic has had some positives. One of them is great institutions such as Drexel University in Philadelphia offering lots of free and reduced cost...