Author: Richard Rayner MD
Getting in the (Blue) Zone The shared secrets of cultures with fuller, richer life experiences “They say that old trees just grow stronger, And old rivers grow wilder every day. Old people just grow lonesome Waiting for someone to say, ‘Hello in there.’ Hello.” “Hello in There,” by John Prine Not infrequently I’ll hear someone who after […]
They have arrived! Just as expected: The Holidays Whatever collection of them you celebrate, one thing you can count on is great food and lots of it. And why not? These are times of celebration. And no matter what, the cultural festivities involve and sometimes revolve around seasonal dishes. The road to holiday memories is […]
I learned that she was several years senior to her third husband. She was a diligent disciple of the running/walking era of the late 1970’s. She prided herself on the distances she could put in along the scenic Susquehanna River. She definitely valued the benefit to her health she received from these times on the […]
I like to think about stuff. What people do, what drives them to do it, etc. I like to think about how things affect the individual, those in close contact with her, and for the community and culture at large. I also like to observe the behavior of people and how it flows from what […]
9 Tips for Making Healthy Eating Choices a Lifestyle Keto. Weight Watchers. Whole30. Zone. Adkins. Carbs are great. Carbs are poison. Eat as many whole grains as you can. Grains are dangerous. Eat low fat. Fat is where it’s at. We can receive any of these messages (and more!) about diet on any given day […]
We all live one day at a time, and we start each day not knowing what kind of adventures the next 24 hours have in store. How should we structure the day that lies ahead? Aside from the schedules that may be put upon us, does it matter what order in which we do things […]
Tired of politics? Fear not! What you’re about to read is not a politically divisive article. Actually, I mean to tickle your funny bone and get you thinking a bit about lifestyles and habits we’ve largely adopted as a culture. But, these ideas just might in fact be the thing that will inspire our nation […]
It came rushing back to me like a demon, digging its talons in my heart and mind with a determination to never let go. Standing at the top of the ski slope in Vail, my old friend, or more accurately my old fiend, showed up for a reunion. Shame. Mine was not an athletic family. […]
As a child, Christmas time was one of my favorite times of the year. I loved everything about it — time off from school, family visiting, gift-giving, the decorations. But also, the food! Special dishes, candies, and cookies reserved only for that time of year added to the specialness of the season. My chubby little […]
There’s nothing like the passing away of a loved one to cause one to mull over things — important things — what matters and why? My mother recently died at age 89. She finally lost her battle after a catastrophic health event six years ago followed by steadily declining health. Since the path to her death […]