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SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL SYMBIOSIS

We live in a physical world.  It is apparent to our senses.  It is logical and can be manipulated.  We learn this logic and use our knowledge to adjust the environment to meet our needs and desires.  Then we learn how to deal with the consequences of our actions.  We are part of another world. Continue reading “SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL SYMBIOSIS”

ALLERGY SEASON

(to the tune: “You Are My Sunshine”) Again, it’s springtime             The grass is growing And as the rains go             My snout is blowing                         I’ve got the itches                         As my nose twitches                                     (I know)                                     The season of allergy is here. (CHORUS) Oh, we’ve got flowers Through all the hours, AndContinue reading “ALLERGY SEASON”

NUTRIENTS FIGHT COVID

What a battle we’re having against this pandemic virus.  So many methods of preventing the infection are being explored.  The most hoped for solution is a safe and effective vaccine.  This antibody creator will be most useful if the immunity is long-lasting, like the measles vaccine.  Other approaches include innate immunity, viral suppression for shortContinue reading “NUTRIENTS FIGHT COVID”

THE MONSTER MASK

 (sung to the tune of the 1962 song: “Monster Mash” by Bobby Pickett)                                                                                     (words by Jack Zoldan) My sister Judy took her sewing machine, Gonna make a face cover that is cooler and mean; She added ear holders, and these are the facts, Soon we all started wearing our monster masks.             We woreContinue reading “THE MONSTER MASK”

CHRONIC BENIGN HEADACHE

Headache is one of the most common complaints brought to primary care physician’s offices.  The diagnosis of Chronic Benign Headache (CBH) is defined by chronicity and stability.  The workup of headache can be extensive.  Medical education teaches best medical practices for most conditions.  These practices do not require testing (like an MRI) for every personContinue reading “CHRONIC BENIGN HEADACHE”

KORACH IMAGINES THE PATH TO SPIRITUALITY

God has the ideal perspective on how to bridge the path from the physical to the spiritual.  Being 100% spiritual, the Deity exists at the endpoint of this connection.  As in many things, once you have experienced the goal, you know that it is attainable.  Then you can set your sights backward to discern theContinue reading “KORACH IMAGINES THE PATH TO SPIRITUALITY”

THE GOLDEN CALF AND GOD’S DECISIONS

In the Book of Shemot (Exodus), Parashah Ki Tisa, the People (the Children of Israel leaving Egypt) build a Golden Calf.  This may have many symbolic meanings.  It could be they were fearful that Moses was gone or that they would be unable to communicate with God. The Golden Calf incident provokes God’s judgement thatContinue reading “THE GOLDEN CALF AND GOD’S DECISIONS”

SCHOOLS MUST REOPEN EVEN WITH COVID-19

Children are missing out at a critical time of their lives if schools do not provide the needed education and instruction.  A young child who does not attend even one semester of school may not be able to recover from this loss.  Before ninth grade, skills are being taught while the nervous system is inContinue reading “SCHOOLS MUST REOPEN EVEN WITH COVID-19”

CHOOSE LIFE

In the fifth book of the Torah (Devarim or Deuteronomy), Moses is giving his final instructions to the People.  He tells them to “Choose life.”  This exhortation is preceded by the choices of “the life and the good, versus the death and the evil.”  It is about “life and death, [or] blessing and curse.”            Continue reading “CHOOSE LIFE”