“There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits to the human capacity for intelligence, imagination, and wonder.”
~Ronald Reagan

Long Road to Recovery

It’s now day 5 since my second shoulder surgery. The pain is unrelenting day and night even though I’m on 2mg of Hydromorphone every 4 hours around the clock with Ibuprofen in between. My right arm is in a sling and will be for the next several weeks. I also have a thermal transfer unit,… Continue Reading

“Fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured…but not everyone must prove they are a citizen.”… Continue Reading

First Snow of 2011

First Snow of 2011

Well, I knew it was coming, sooner or later. Yet, when I heard the news that a winter storm warning was in effect for Tuesday evening & Wednesday, I felt a sudden cringe within, as I’m never ready for snow. At noon today, the snow is still coming down. In this photo, taken from my… Continue Reading

Aquarium Life

Aquarium Life

Our little aquarium community has come along very nicely in the past 2 months. As you can see, the baby Platies aren’t babies anymore. In fact, a couple of them are obviously pregnant! The plants have been very healthy and I’ve taken starts off of most of them, replanting throughout the aquarium. We’ve really enjoyed… Continue Reading

Hollywood Lies: Don’t Follow the Majority

Hollywood Lies: Don’t Follow the Majority

“It does not prove a thing to be right because the majority say it is so.” ~Friedrich von Schiller The 18th-century German playwright & philosopher had deep wisdom when he said those words. We fall into such a trap of self-destruct & defeat when we go with what the majority thinks is right, or moral or productive…. Continue Reading