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I Got a 28 Hand in Cribbage Today!
I got a 28 hand in Cribbage Pro scrimmage today against Brutal (the most difficult level). I also won the game. The odds of getting a 28 hand in cribbage is about 1 in 15,028. It’s the second highest hand score in cribbage. The highest score is a 29 hand and the odds of getting…
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Upcoming CDC ACIP September Meeting on MMVR & Covid-19 Vaccines
The upcoming meeting on the MMVR and Covid-19 vaccines will include voting on the MMVR and Covid-19 vaccines. Usually, the committee posts the actual voting questions, which so far I have not seen on the meeting agenda. I’ll be looking for them in the next couple of days. Here is the link to the Center…
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CDC ACIP Meeting Agenda Posted
I just noticed that the CDC ACIP draft agenda for upcoming meeting on September 18th and 19th has been posted. There will be votes on the MMRV, Hepatitis B, and Covid-19 vaccines.
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Update to Forevergreen Monarch Tag and Release Event!
We just found out there’s an update to the Forevergreen Monarch tag and release event on September 14, 2025; see announcement below. It still may be a good idea to call ahead and confirm all details of the event.
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Got Vaccines Today!
Sena and I got our latest updated seasonal Covid-19 and flu vaccines today. Manpower was low at Walgreens so we ended up sitting for about an hour, but otherwise this was a routine trip. We’re thankful. We noticed there were a few people waiting—mostly our age. No word up yet on the CDC ACIP site…
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Won Cribbage Solitaire on First Game Today!
I won cribbage solitaire in six deals (meaning I got to 121) on my first try today. Lucky break. I’m beginning to think I should just film these because, at least lately, I seem to be on a winning streak. My first and most recent win was 3 days ago and I think I’ve played…
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Iowa State Fair 2025 Cribbage Tournament Winners!
We have the winners of the Iowa State Fair Cribbage Tournament. A couple of them were from Missouri! Congratulations to all!
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In Memory of Leonard Tow, Founder of the Tow Foundation and Humanism in Medicine
I just found out that Leonard Tow died on August 10, 2025. In humility, I express my gratitude and respect for his creation of the Tow Foundation, a big part of that being the Humanism in Medicine Award, of which I am one of the many recipients over the years. I hope this great tradition…
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Butterflies on Butterfly Weed
Sena got another nice video, this time of butterflies on the butterfly weed in our back yard. We call this “Friendship” because at times the butterflies seem to be hanging out with each other.
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Upcoming Svengoolie Movie: “Werewolf of London”!
Svengoolie intro: “Calling all stations, clear the air lanes, clear all air lanes for the big broadcast!” The Svengoolie show will be airing the movie “Werewolf of London” this coming Saturday night. It was released in 1935 and features something I don’t usually associate with werewolves—a special flower. Anyway, it’s the first full-length werewolf film.…
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