Hungering

Lately, while trying to lose some excess weight, I have had to choose not to eat when hungry. Tragically many around the world experience hunger pangs without the option to be filled. For these people the true pain of hunger sets in. With respect for those who are...

The Second Law of Thermodynamics

The Second Law of Thermodynamics finds its living proof in my life! This law states: All of life's processes manifest a tendency toward decay and disintegration with a net increase in entropy – the state of randomness and disorder. Yes, my life exhibits this...

Joyful competition?

Competition – the rivalry for supremacy is a great joy to me. Whether a basketball game or a golf match…winning is everything – is it not?! But the joy is oh so brief. Then I must move on to the next competition – so much effort for a few...

Hearing Impaired

A blind physician colleague once said to me, "I would rather be blind than deaf." I was taken aback . . . could that be? He explained further by saying that even though he is blind, he can hear all the activity around him. He helped me understand those who...

“It’s All About Money”

"It's all about money!" These words from a store salesperson to me during a recent trip to the shopping mall embody the mood of the Christmas season in America. 'Tis the season to celebrate:    The consumer    Material possession...