Tag Archives: health

The Madness Of Calculators

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

[Note:  As I was in the middle of writing this particular entry, I found out about the death, likely by suicide, of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, at the age of 41.  While I had not intended on writing this … Continue reading →

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The Quest For Alfalfa Sprouts

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

It ought to come as no surprise that my life is full of a lot of odd quests [1].  I am serving as a host of sorts for a dinner club, and chose the theme of food with a story … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Council Of Dads

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

The Council Of Dads:  My Daughters, My Illness, And The Men Who Could Be Me, by Bruce Feiler Of all of the books I have read by this author, this is the first that I can give an unreserved recommendation … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Healing Of America

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

The Healing Of America:  A Global Quest For Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care, by T.R. Reid As someone who works in part of the healthcare industry, the health care system of the United States is something I read about … Continue reading →

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Book Review: You Are Free

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

You Are Free:  Be Who You Already Are, by Rebekah Lyons [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Part of the occupational hazard of being who suffers openly and conspicuously … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Beating Gout

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

Beating Gout:  A Sufferer’s Guide To Living Pain Free, by Victor Konshin As someone who suffers from intermittent but severe gout attacks [1], it is perhaps unsurprising that I read a book I happened to find in the library while … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Raw Food Diet For Beginners

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

Raw Food Diet For Beginners:  Simple, Easy To Follow Diet Plans And Tips That Promises [sic] A Slimmer And Leaner Body Naturally!, by Ross Contreras [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BooksGoSocial.  All thoughts and opinions are … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Salads (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library)

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

Salads (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library), with recipes by Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti Those who know me well and have seen me eat will know that I am quite fond of eating salads, and I have certain consistent tastes and expansive tastes about … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Transformed

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

Transformed:  Challenging Myths About The Power-Filled Life, by Christy Wimber [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Kregel Book Tours.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Reading about the power of the Holy Spirit from people who … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Embattled Rebel

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

Embattled Rebel:  Jefferson Davis And Commander In Chief, by James M. McPherson You know an author has taken a difficult task for himself when in the acknowledgements he apologies to his wife, who “tolerated [his] preoccupation with Jefferson Davis, who … Continue reading →

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