Insurance wouldn’t cover it, so I forked over $206 for a Shingles vaccine at my annual physical this week because I had the money. Having the money substantially decreases the probability that I would fall victim to that painful, scaring, and scary looking disease called Shingles that can cause permanent nerve damage. But what about the man or woman who doesn’t have $206 lying around? Should prudent healthcare continue to be a privilege rather than a right? Continue reading “I’m for Single Payer Healthcare”
Springtime
I love springtime. It is by far my favorite time of the year. I love the blooming flowers, the cool weather, and the green hillsides. For someone who loves spring as much as me, it seems peculiar that I wasn’t born or even conceived in the spring. The coming of spring holds a special promise of hope, life and renewal. Maybe I love spring because all my children were born in the spring. Graduation ceremonies happen in the spring. Spring also brings with it a special set of transitional tasks that I fully embrace every year. Continue reading “Springtime”
My Cautious Brain
I’ve never been a thrill-seeker. I first learned discovered my aversion to heights and speed on a trip to Magic Mountain with friends when I was about 14. Until that day, I had never made a connection between fun and danger. So, I had no fear during the 30-minute wait to board the biggest roller coaster I had ever seen in my life. But what happened after the ride should have caused me great embarrassment, but I don’t recall feeling that way at all.
Known and Loved Chapel Talk
I stood there in silent shock and dismay as I was introduced to a group of people by someone I had just recently met. And by recently, I mean we had been working together for a few months. The introduction beyond my name and title included a bizarre reference to my beautiful singing voice. I would have been fine with that as it was meant to be a compliment, except for a few minor details. Continue reading “Known and Loved Chapel Talk”