A LETTER TO H-- A Tribute In Epistolary Form To Recovery From Alcohol And Other Substances
This article appeared in 2015 on the website of the "State Journal-Register," the newspaper of Springfield, Illinois. From: Eli Goodman,...
Homilies to the Wealthy
I have thought of some homilies to the wealthy. (See below.) The wealthy are, after all, the ultimate source of inspiration. So, why...
What Exactly is "Internal Medicine"
So, what is "internal medicine"-- a strange term that has persisted for over a century despite periodic efforts to replace it with...
My Story as a "Big Brother"
In the late fifties and early sixties, there appeared on television a commercial for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. It used a quote the origin...
Another Perspective on Abortion and Planned Parenthood.
Many individuals and organizations recently have demanded the end of Planned Parenthood. Some even suggest that we prohibit abortion...
A Prescription for a Better Health Care System
Health care belongs in the realm of public service, not the private for-profit sector. It should be a societal obligation to provide good...
The ACA = "Obamacare"
From its inception, and more so lately, the ACA ("Obamacare") has been the subject of hysterical, stereotypical outrage and criticism by...
Caution always in order about Walk-In/Urgent Care Clinics
Words of caution are in order about the emerging fad of Walk-In/Urgent Care Medical entities, especially those in retail establishments...
A Most Remarkable Story - a Revelation One Can Never Forget.
Every very once in a while there appears in a person's life a revelational insight and inspiration that the person will never forget and...
The Twaddle of "Choose" and "Decide"
The ultimate trite twaddle this concept is of "choice and decision" that determines one's lot in life. So the person CHOSE to break his...