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By Eric NelsonBefore he became a published and well-respected OB/GYN, Dr. Shawn Tasson studied math. His research into the compression of S-shaped curves taught him that, for instance, the nearer ocean waves approach land, the closer they bec...

We set off on a sunny Sunday in April, perfect weather for the drive. Our hopes were high--what fabulous junk awaited us?

In case you’re wondering why Sacramento has gained the upper hand in its battle with Seattle to keep the Kings, here’s NBA commissioner David Stern with the explanation: “There is some benefit that should be given to a city that … Continue reading →

As seen through the eyes of my iPhone…   {Sand between our toes} {The cast of characters} {Appetizers and wine~aka dinner } {Laugh Out Loud! Little Old Ladies! Lots of Love! Love Our Life! Lollygagging!} {Homage to the ocean}   {A beautiful mess} {Just plain silly} {It always pays to look up, especially when you’re...

In the course of one lunch I went from feeling young-and-bouncy to old-and-feeble all due to conversation of women at the table and my own thoughts about age in relationship to the women I was with.

  About 20 years ago, I decided to adopt the prevailing wisdom that serious stretching was a necessity for aging athletes. Old folks supposedly need as must flexibility as they can muster to ward off injuries. I wasn’t thrilled with … Continue reading →

Sugarwish When I was a kid, my life revolved around candy.  I bet yours did too.  Remember when you were a child and you thought the only purpose to being a grown-up was to be able to eat as much candy as you wanted, any time you wanted it? �...

By Eric NelsonTo listen to Eckhart Tolle is to be reminded that anything is possible – for anyone. I’m not talking about living a life of leisure filled with expensive cars, beach homes, and extravagant vacations, but an experience brimming wi...

As I was grabbing my usual go-to brand of orange juice at the grocery store a few weeks ago, I actually took the time to look, read and comprehend the label. There it was: “100% REAL Orange Juice.”  I about choked on my Dentyne. 100%? Real? Isn’t all orange juice, like, real, and 100% full of orange juice?...

Boys and Girls, in the last episode of Breast Cancer?  But Doctor, I Hate Pink, I told you good news and bad news. The good news was that my last scan showed a 50% reduction in tumor burden, holding off the inevitable for a time.  The bad news was ...