A Psychiatrist Tackles Retirement.

And sometimes forgets his helmet.

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  • Dirty Dozen On Smoke Detector Battery Replacement

    It’s been over a year after changing our smoke detector batteries so I did this a couple of days ago. There were 7 smokes and 1 carbon monoxide needing battery replacement. I had to haul out the biggest ladder we have to reach the ceilings. I remember this chore being…

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  • An Anecdote About “Supportive” Psychotherapy

    An Anecdote About “Supportive” Psychotherapy

    I just read Dr. George Dawson’s excellent blog post on supportive psychotherapy (“Supportive Psychotherapy—The Clinical Language of Psychiatry.” If you’re looking for an erudite and…

  • Find a Tee for Mayree!

    Find a Tee for Mayree!

    Sena alerted me to a news story about an Iowa City 8th grader landing a 68-pound flathead catfish yesterday in Iowa. While it’s not the…

  • Finally Got Pics of Gray Catbirds!

    Finally Got Pics of Gray Catbirds!

    I finally got pictures of gray catbirds this morning! They’re swooping around our back porch, like a lot of other birds have been doing lately.…

  • A Robin Attacks Our Windows!

    A Robin Attacks Our Windows!

    Tonight, a female robin attacked our windows. My guess is that it’s attacking its own reflection. A lot of backyard birds are out, nesting, stealing…

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I’m Jim Amos MD, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a retired psychiatrist who enjoys playing cribbage, juggling and still loves life-long learning. Watch out; I’m gonna pull your leg! Check out my YouTube site

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