LIVING WITH MCL

I'm always mindful of that notable quote. A quote that so accurately reflects life, it's hard to forget. My favorite being The future is just a concept we use to avoid living today. Despite that being a quote by a fictional character, it's what Brenda said to Nate when they first met in the TV show  6th Feet Under , doesn't make it any less true, in fact, it might even make it a more compelling quote. The second is by Eric Hoffer , a moral and social philosopher who displayed particular insight into human nature, and that was In times of change learners will inherit the earth, while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped to live in a world that no longer exists. While the latter depicts what I believe to be the perfect description of the state of affairs in the US today, here are two more quotes that come very close as well. The first one is by Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the most outspoken women in the white house, and attributed to dramatically changing ...

I know this is a little off topic, but living in the hotbed of the illegal immigration debate, I can't help but stray occasionally. For me, all this discussion about the reform of our immigration system, has brought to mind the movie Rollerball. Not the 2002 version, which was truly awful, and didn't make the point I want to bring up, but the original  1975 version , starring James Caan. The year is 2018. There is no crime and there are no more wars. Corporations are now the leaders of the world, as well as the controllers of the people. A violent futuristic game known as Rollerball is now the recreational sport of the world, with teams representing various areas competing for the title of champion. That is the plot line of Rollerball. Six corporations, energy, transportation, communication, housing, food and luxury in control of the world. I thought the movie was particularly compelling for the statement the team owner made to Jonathan (James Caan), when Jonathan commented ...

I had taken an iron supplement several years ago, but it made me constipated, and not feeling that well, so I stopped. So it was with great skepticism how I approached my primary care physician's suggestion I start taking it again. My iron is low, and has been for a very long time, as is my hemoglobin, and my doctor felt it would be a good idea to be taking it. I agreed, trying to avoid and conflicts, but my true intention was not to do so, but  a funny thing happened that evening. I received an email from my hematologist, making note of my low iron levels, and also suggesting I take an iron supplement. Now while I've always been skeptical of taking vitamins and supplements, I am helplessly superstitious, so when I get the same suggestion from two separate, unconnected individuals, I can't help but consider it an omen, and one I need to take to heart and adhere to. So I'm taking an iron supplement (been so for 4 days now), but instead of 325 mg twice a day, I'm only...