Category: humor

  • Shout Out to the European Delirium Association

    Shout Out to the European Delirium Association

    I just want to give an enthusiastic shout out to the European Delirium Association (EDA). I rediscovered the website. It’s updated and an extremely helpful organization in the study of delirium. It provides excellent education about the disorder. I met one of the past presidents of the EDA, Alasdair MacLullich back in the early 2010s.…

  • Whirlpool Care Counts Laundry Program Cleans Up!

    Whirlpool Care Counts Laundry Program Cleans Up!

    Sena and I just recently saw the TV commercial about the Whirlpool Care CountsTM Laundry Program, which has been providing washers and dryers for schools. It was launched to address school absenteeism, one cause of which is bullying of kids who don’t have clean clothes. They are also more likely to drop out of school.…

  • Partners in Juggling Crime Breaking the Internet Again!

    Partners in Juggling Crime Breaking the Internet Again!

    We are breaking the internet again as partners in juggling crime. It turns out the 2-person 6 ball juggling pattern has 3 variations: The 1, 2 Pass: Both partners make two right hand throws, then pass to the partner on the third throw. Always throw from the right side to your partner’s left. The 1…

  • Still Practicing the Shower Juggle!

    Still Practicing the Shower Juggle!

    I’m still practicing the shower juggle pattern. I’m comparing how I did in April with how I’m doing now. No doubt, my form is wonky and I still can do only 3-5 throws. But I think juggling with the big plastic balls is easier when it comes to the shower. I can’t figure why, unless…

  • Spoonbills and Bald Eagles at Sand Lake!

    Spoonbills and Bald Eagles at Sand Lake!

    The other day it was about 60 degrees and the sun shone brilliantly—not a day to stay indoors! We went out to Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and did some bird-watching. Out on a sand bar on Sand Lake, we caught sight of two bald eagles. They seemed to be a mated pair. They actually courted…

  • The Santa Hat Juggling Duo Breaks the Internet!

    The Santa Hat Juggling Duo Breaks the Internet!

    Are we having any fun? You bet! We donned our Santa hats and did the 2-person 6 ball juggling until we fell over. This is a fun pattern because, even when you mess up, it’s hilarious. When we count out loud, it sort of helps keep us in sync—but not always. The last part of…

  • Watch for Jim and Sena Juggling in Santa Hats!

    Watch for Jim and Sena Juggling in Santa Hats!

    Announcing the upcoming not-to-be-missed, one of a kind, holiday extravaganza never before witnessed holiday extravaganza—Jim and Sena juggling in Santa Hats! We’ve been rehearsing for this (or at least trying to) and one of the greatest challenges was laughing so hard we could barely stand up, let alone juggle. There’s something hilarious about juggling balls…

  • Juggling Update!

    Juggling Update!

    Well, we’re using our new safety glasses retainers and they work out fine. We’re a little off the beam on the 2-person 6 ball pass juggle for some reason. Some days are diamonds, some days are stones, I guess. Our mistakes are funny. We just make too many. I’m still working on the shower juggle…

  • Why You Might Have Noticed My Blog Was Missing in Action Recently

    Why You Might Have Noticed My Blog Was Missing in Action Recently

    A couple of days ago, I tried switching my blog to a new theme. A theme is a kind of digital uniform for the blog. It’s a set of files and pictures that work together to display your blog content. Every once in a while, I get an urge to change the theme. WordPress has…

  • A Study Shows Mindfulness Is Non-Inferior to SSRI for Anxiety Disorders And What the Heck Does That Mean?

    A Study Shows Mindfulness Is Non-Inferior to SSRI for Anxiety Disorders And What the Heck Does That Mean?

    I ran across this study showing Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is “noninferior” to escitalopram in the treatment of adults with anxiety disorders. I passed my Biostatistics course in medical school—barely. I have been practicing MBSR daily (for the most part) since 2014 when I really needed to address my struggle with burnout. I’m probably…