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December Rain

Today is a rainy day in December around Eastern Iowa. We’re justing hanging out waiting for Spring.

Sven Squad Movie: “Parents”19 Apr 2026
Svengoolie Intro: “Calling all stations! Clear the air lanes! Clear all air lanes for the big broadcast!” OK, so this movie, “Parents” is hosted by the Sven Squad, who did a pretty good job of covering this dark 1989 film directed by Bob Balaban, set in the 1950s California suburbia. The main cast included Randy … Continue reading "Sven Squad Movie: “Parents”"
AI Chatbots and Psychiatry: Embrace or Dislodge?18 Apr 2026
I’ve just finished reading a couple of online articles about Chatbot use by patients who then present either to psychiatrists or psychotherapists (not that they can’t be one and the same!) and I’m a little puzzled. The title of my blog post came partly from what my wife, Sena, always says about Artificial Intelligence—which is … Continue reading "AI Chatbots and Psychiatry: Embrace or Dislodge?"
Earth Day 2026!17 Apr 2026
Hey, Earth Day 2026 is on April 22, 2026! If any of you are like me (and who isn’t?), you might have trouble figuring out just what you can do that would be meaningful on Earth Day. Well, here’s a link to Earth Day Tips which gives you 50 easy ways to participate. You could … Continue reading "Earth Day 2026!"
How About Some Good News?16 Apr 2026
How about some good news for a change? See the Daily Iowan report on research being done at The University of Iowa examining how transcranial magnetic stimulation can help clinical neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression and Alzheimer’s disease. There’s also a link to the open access study which gives more detail about the process. Reference: … Continue reading "How About Some Good News?"
Hawks and a Bald Eagle in the Rain Today!15 Apr 2026
We saw not only the Red-tail Hawks today, but a bald eagle to boot. The hawks were making eyes at each other and the eagle was making colonic bombardments. They were getting soaked. It’s hard to regard the bald eagle as a majestic bird when its head feathers are flattened down like it’s been styling … Continue reading "Hawks and a Bald Eagle in the Rain Today!"
Hunkered Down Hawk!14 Apr 2026
We got this sudden string of thunderstorms come up this afternoon in eastern Iowa and it blew pretty hard briefly for a short while. We got barely pea-sized hail. It buffeted the Red-tail Hawk around so much I couldn’t really tell which end of it was up. And then it quickly calmed down. If you … Continue reading "Hunkered Down Hawk!"

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