Tag Archives: health
Reformed Eater
I see fat people. They’re everywhere. They don’t even know they’re fat. And the worst part is…I used to be one of them. A year ago I was surprised to discover I was fat. Middle-age spread had widened me so … Continue reading
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Missed Diagnoses
During the recent influenza outbreak, news broadcasters switched into hilarious panic mode. Night after night they talked excitedly in the manner of newscasters in classic Japanese monster movies. “Swine flu has been sighted outside your town and is headed your … Continue reading
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Minor Oracles
We certainly have it better than our ancestors of just two or three millenia ago. Really. They lived under governments which were poorly organized and given to inconsistent policies and illogical action. We have … wait a minute. Let … Continue reading
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A Play for Sympathy
When I realized I was indisputably sick, I recognized the perfect opportunity to gain sympathy points from my wife. “It hurts,” I said. “A lot. I think it’s pretty serious.” “It’s an ear ache,” she said. With the sympathy meter … Continue reading
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Counting Calories
There was a time when I didn’t fear food. I ate with gusto and abandon (and occasionally a knife, fork, and napkin) without worrying about the consequences. That was before I understood calories. Like many of the unpleasant realities of … Continue reading
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