Healthcare, Senior Living, Economics
Happy Hump Day! Today is the first day of summer (northern hemisphere) otherwise known as the Summer Solstice. On this day, the sun is at its furthest northern rotational position providing maximum daylight north of the equator and minimal nighttime. On the first day of winter, the Winter Solstice, the inverse is true as the … Read more
This Sunday (upcoming) is Father’s Day. Father’s Day, like Mother’s Day, is a day singled-out on the calendar to celebrate the paternal role within the family – dad or father. By spending and activity however, the day receives less attention and recognition than Mother’s Day. As a dad, I can understand that and relate to … Read more
Yesterday was the 78th anniversary of Operation Overlord a/k/a D-Day. On June 6th, 1944 the Allied Forces comprised primarily of U.S., Canadian, and British forces conducted a series of beach front invasions along the Norman coast (French). The invasion involved 156,000 troops arriving on the beaches or via airborne units (paratroopers) and another 195,000 naval … Read more
This past weekend was the official, unofficial start of summer as Memorial Day weekend typically ushers-in the summer faves of barbecue, fireworks, picnics, parades, and warm days. I hope you all enjoyed the weekend and took a bit of pause from your fun to remember those special men and women that lost their lives in … Read more
Aside from the holiday and the weekend immediately prior marking the start of summer, Memorial Day is a significant holiday for many. Officially, it is a national holiday set aside to remember and mourn the deaths of service members, killed in the line of duty (while serving in the U.S. Armed Services). It is unlike … Read more
I can feel it and smell it…. summer is coming. Every year at this time, it feels like it’s taken forever, but soon, the warmer days and the longer days (hours of sunlight), erase the darker memories of dreary, cold days. Winter becomes a distant memory, replaced by a joyous desire to romp outside. Where … Read more
This upcoming Sunday is Mother’s Day. Despite its commerciality, it does have a history dating back to the early 1900s. In 1908, Anna Jarvis in honor of her deceased mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis created the first U.S. version of Mother’s Day. Ann Reeves Jarvis was an activist who founded Mother’s Day Work Clubs. A staunch … Read more
Happy Hump Day! I am a cat fan and a cat dad. Ever since I can remember, cats have been part of my life. I love dogs too and have had a number as pets, but I am partial to cats. My wife and I share our spaces with two cats: Mac and Cheese. You … Read more
Following-up on an emerging trend from last week, this post has nothing to do with healthcare, health policy, etc. It is meant to have readers think and enjoy. It’s origin, at least to me, is from a good friend and colleague. Happy Hump Day! Most of us are now in the last quarter of our … Read more