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Out of Thanksgiving comes Hope

It’s no understatement to say 2020 has been a hard year. For the past 9 months, our lives have been turbulent, to say the least. We’ve dealt with the cancelling of in-person school and its activities, work, and vacations; lost … Continue reading

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Friend, You gave not Everything, but the Most Important

Recently, the father of one of my very best friends passed away. I heard about it early in the morning while I was away on a vacation. Literally I was surrounded by the beauty of God’s Creation, and seeing the … Continue reading

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Be like Socrates (minus the hemlock, of course!)

It was simple, really. I believed a person did not need faith (or religion, as I called it then) in order to live a successful, ethical, and fulfilling life. During my years in college and medical school, the existence, or … Continue reading

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Occasionally, a text supplies needed Redirection.

In the midst of the Covid-19 epidemic, I’ve texted or called to check in on members of our office staff periodically. Usually our conversations are centered around the negative parts of quarantine, the rising and uncertain infection statistics, and when … Continue reading

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“Are my Headaches caused from Sinuses?”

Sinus infections (and allergy) and headaches are very common medical problems that people often experience on a regular basis. Because they’re both very common problems, they are often believed to have a simple cause and effect relationship. The term “Sinus … Continue reading

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Covid-19: Perspective, a Promise, and Hope

As the vast majority of us have never been through a pandemic like we are currently living, Covid-19 is a name most will never forget. This is a scary virus for many reasons, and it’s unleashing it’s effects not only … Continue reading

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The genius and ignorance of Benjamin Franklin

I’ve been reading a lot over the past couple years about the era of the American Revolutionary War. It all started when I needed something to read during our travel on spring break, and I came across one of my … Continue reading

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Christmas: Abstract Tradition, or more?

Decorations and lights, trees with ornaments, gifts and presents, celebrations and dinners with family and friends, with more smiles and less ugliness. All this describes Christmas for many of us. But what follows? The trees, decorations, and lights all will … Continue reading

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Finally grasping Christmas

The meaning of the Christmas season for most of us revolves around receiving and sharing happiness, kindness and acceptance, and most of all, rest and peace. However, just like the trees and decorations, these feelings, in particular the rest and … Continue reading

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A cold or sinus infection: How to know and treat?

Rhinosinusitis, commonly referred to as an upper respiratory infection (URI), is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. Adults can acquire a URI 2-3 times a year (commonly 8-10 times a year for kids). We all know … Continue reading

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