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In recent columns I have touched on the subject of cellular trail cameras and “fair chase” with regard to deer hunting. The September 2021 issue of Petersen’s Hunting magazine takes an in-depth look at the subject, and the factual information that follows came from the combined efforts of Jace Bauserman, Lynn Burkhead, and Darron McDougal as presented in that magazine article.
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There was a time, about fifty-some years ago, when I was a fair hand with a fly rod. Today my tremor makes it all but impossible to tie on different presentations. My balance (peripheral neuropathy) presents a further problem.
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I recently saw a patient I hadn’t seen in more than 18 months. This patient had previously come to me somewhat routinely for arthritic knees. Together, we constructed a conservative treatment plan to help increase activity and prolong the life of those knees. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic put a dent in our plan. Prior to the pandemic, this patient had been a borderline diabetic with some other medical comorbidities. Upon their return, we found a lot had changed. The patient had gained 30 pounds, decreased activity, and could not move about very well. We had to revise our plan based upon the patient’s current condition. I have observed, over the last few months, this scenario is not unusual.
Read morePROVERBS 25:19 "Confidence is an unfaithful man in times of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint."(KJV)
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Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands – Have you been there?
Read moreI recently noted a story on Facebook that was critical of Wagner High School principal Neil Goter. It insinuated that Mr. Goter was racist. If the story is bogus, please disregard my letter.
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It is often said that laughter is the best medicine, yet I have never written a prescription for a funny movie, or a television comedy show, and I have no clowns or rubber chickens in my office. On the contrary, doctors are often expected to be serious and professional. Perhaps we are missing a great opportunity to help heal. What if more doctors were like Dr. Patch Adams, who is known by the medical community for his quest to inject humor and laughter into the treatment of patients?
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