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Cribbage 29 Board Ordered!23 Feb 2026
Well, remember that Cribbage 29 board we lost in the move that I blogged about in December? They were out of stock until a few days ago. Sena ordered one and we should be getting it pretty soon. It’s a 10-inch board. The cut card printed on it is 5 spades. So, we’ll have to … Continue reading "Cribbage 29 Board Ordered!"
Svengoolie Sven Squad Movie: “The Mist”22 Feb 2026
Last night the Sven Squad presented the movie, “The Mist” on the Svengoolie show. This one is hard to simply poke fun at. It’s also hard to compare to Stephen King’s novella of the same name published in 1980 because I’ve never read it. The graphic violence throughout the film and the ending left me … Continue reading "Svengoolie Sven Squad Movie: “The Mist”"
Iowa Legislature Offering Cheese and Crackers on the Bill of Fare21 Feb 2026
I heard a song entitled “Cheese and Crackers” on the Big Mo Blues Show last night. I’ve heard a few times over the years, but I never looked up what it meant until today. The song was originally written by a rockabilly singer named Hayden Thompson, although I’ve only heard it sung by blues artist … Continue reading "Iowa Legislature Offering Cheese and Crackers on the Bill of Fare"
Update to the Anti-Vaccine Bills in Iowa Legislature20 Feb 2026
This is just a quick update to the Iowa legislature anti-vaccine bills as far as which ones have passed what is called the first funnel. Here’s a link to the definition of a funnel. Which bills got past the first funnel: SF 2095: This bill is about private colleges or universities that would be punished … Continue reading "Update to the Anti-Vaccine Bills in Iowa Legislature"
Iowa Legislature Bills I Could Live Without19 Feb 2026
I should stop reading the news. I’ve just found a couple of other Iowa Legislature bills that are anti-vaccine. One of them is the HF 2287 I mentioned yesterday that would make vaccine manufacturers steer clear of Iowa altogether. Another two I just discovered today: HF 2171: This one which seeks to make vaccines for … Continue reading "Iowa Legislature Bills I Could Live Without"
Iowa Vaccines and Legislature Proposed Bill Deja Vu18 Feb 2026
I see we have yet another bill introduced in the Iowa legislature seeking to make vaccine manufacturers liable for “design defects” resulting in injuries related to vaccines. This feels like déjà vu. Last year HF 712 targeted the Covid 19 vaccine. The bill died in the funnel. This year, the same sponsors introduced HF 2287—which … Continue reading "Iowa Vaccines and Legislature Proposed Bill Deja Vu"

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