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Spring Flowers Photo Quiz!

Sena’s daffodil and crocus are coming up in the garden, so I took 3 snapshots, each with a different camera: my iPhone 17 pro; a Canon point and shoot; and a Nikon D3400. Pick which one you think is best and comment.

Happy Easter!

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"
Sena’s Out in the Garden on Earth Day!22 Apr 2026
Today is Earth Day and Sena is out in the garden working. She’s doing it not just because it’s Earth Day. She’s doing it because she cares a lot about the garden and not just that. She’s often way out in the outlot beyond our back yard. We got a message in our mailbox from … Continue reading "Sena’s Out in the Garden on Earth Day!"
The Question of Ethical Principles Regarding the Ivermectin Portion of Governor Reynolds MAHA Bill HF 267622 Apr 2026
I think the Iowa legislature bill HF 2676 (Governor Reynolds’ MAHA bill) has just been sent back to the Senate, maybe based on fiscal issues, according to the most recent information I could find on the web. The ivermectin piece probably isn’t in a section that bears heavily on fiscal matters, so if the Senate … Continue reading "The Question of Ethical Principles Regarding the Ivermectin Portion of Governor Reynolds MAHA Bill HF 2676"

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