2 Mar 2023 – Go Retire Psychiatrist

More New Juggling Balls!

I just got the other set of new juggling balls. They have Iowa Hawkeye colors and a polyurethane coating that could make them more durable. They’re 2.5 inches in diameter and weight 130 grams.

John Heim aka Big Mo Retiring from the Big Mo Blues Show25 Apr 2026
We were listening to the KCCK radio Big Mo Blues Show last night when John Heim aka Big Mo announced he’s retiring as of May 15, 2026. Iowa musician Ed English (Uncle Ed of the Beaker Brothers band) was also in the studio and remarked that he’ll be taking over the show sometime after that. … Continue reading "John Heim aka Big Mo Retiring from the Big Mo Blues Show"
How Cribbage Tournaments Deal with Slow Players24 Apr 2026
Remember that cribbage game Sena and I filmed a while ago to show we could finish a cribbage game in 15 minutes if we really tried? Well, we just managed, although truth to tell, our games typically run 20 minutes or so. Well, today I looked at the American Cribbage Congress (ACC) monthly newsletter called … Continue reading "How Cribbage Tournaments Deal with Slow Players"
What’s Happening with the Hawks?23 Apr 2026
This morning I got a couple of videos of one of the hawks perched on the side of the nest fiddling with something in it. We can’t tell what’s happening with it, but I don’t think anything has hatched, if any eggs are in there. We’re hoping the chicks hatch so we can see them … Continue reading "What’s Happening with the Hawks?"
Cannabis Rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III Today23 Apr 2026
As of today, the US Dept. of Justice moved “…the classifications of products containing marijuana that are covered by the Food and Drug Administration or that have received a state medical-marijuana licence” from Schedule I to Schedule III. This is not exactly the same as reclassifying all marijuana, although it looks like that is being … Continue reading "Cannabis Rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III Today"
Is Cannabis Reclassification Imminent?22 Apr 2026
I saw a couple of brief news alerts indicating that progress toward reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to III could be happening as soon as today according to a Reuters report. I think that means we should pay attention to other stories and reports of cannabis use being associated with higher rates of psychosis … Continue reading "Is Cannabis Reclassification Imminent?"
Red tailed Hawk Pair Trade Places on the Nest22 Apr 2026
Early this morning, we saw the Red-tailed hawks trade places in the nest. This gives the mate a chance to grab a bite to eat while the other incubates the eggs we hope are in there. Little birds tend to chase the hawks away from their territories. Even though the hawks are 3 times bigger … Continue reading "Red tailed Hawk Pair Trade Places on the Nest"

Plan for retirement, even if you don’t plan to retire. This means sound financial planning, developing other interests, and nurturing your relationships with significant others. Retire, even if you are not retired. Take enough time off periodically, and completely, with no connections to work, so that you can feel emotionally free from concerns about patients and practice. Of course, there is no reason to retire if you really love your work and relationships just as they are.-H. Steven Moffic, MD See original article in Psychiatric Times