It was 100 years ago when Banting & Best discovered insulin and now because of there outstanding achievements, Type 1 Diabetics can live long, healthy, and happy lives. Dr. Banting was able to give a class on diabetes in 1920 and within 3 years discovered a way to treat diabetes. This was a miraculous event… Continue reading A Cure for Diabetes
Dry January…NO!
Dry January. You might be asking yourself what the heck is that. Apparently it is a crackpot idea for people to abstain from alcohol for the entirety of the month of January. I was wondering if more drunk driving happened in January, the answer was no, I asked if more domestic violence occurred in January… Continue reading Dry January…NO!
Ducks
With the freezing temperatures outdoors this winter, I take my daily stroll around the park. I'm surprised to see so many ducks(and geese) still in the area. I would have thought they would have flown south by now. Today it was 18F/ -7.78C but with the wind chill it felt 3F/ -16.11C. I'm all bundled… Continue reading Ducks
Adieu 2020
The 1920's are frequently referred to as "The Roaring Twenties, Années Folles, Jazz age, Golden Age" and more. So far the 2020's are not looking so hot. Over the past 9 months we've seen stupidity try to invalidate science, illegal criminals pardon other illegal criminals, the Black Lives Matter movement grew as did the number… Continue reading Adieu 2020
Stimulus Checkmate?
The calendar year of 2020 has had to been one of the worst on records. The COVID-19 Pandemic infecting millions, hundreds of thousands died, and the us president and his GOP Trump party have denied it's a real threat. Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler sold her stocks when she heard in a private meeting about how… Continue reading Stimulus Checkmate?
Io, Saturnalia!
The "Holiday Season" is upon us. That time where religions steal ideas from previous religions to celebrate made up events and try to recruit others to their cult under a guise of happiness and celebration. I have decided that this year I am going to celebrate Saturnalia. Lucky for me, Christianity stole many of the… Continue reading Io, Saturnalia!
The Bow Tie Bowman
A stylish avenger to rid the world of corruption. I've never been a superhero person, aside from relating to the X-men, I never really found superhero stories or characters that interesting. Now that its 2020, and the world has gone to hell, I figure I'll create my own hero. So, I present The Bow Tie… Continue reading The Bow Tie Bowman
Vegas, again
Las Vegas, another journey during this covid hell of 2020. This is my 6th or 7th time in Vegas over the last 6 months. Daniel, my dearest friend, has planned out another over the top, extraordinary Malibu private yacht trip and fabulous time in Vegas. Of course, 2020 being what it is threw a wrench… Continue reading Vegas, again
National Diabetes Month
November is recognized as National Diabetes Month in the United States. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when I was just 6 years old. You can read about my history with Diabetes here.If it wasn't for the incredible work done by Doctors Banting, Best, Collip & Macleod, I might not be alive today. These… Continue reading National Diabetes Month
Breonna Taylor
Breonna Taylor was killed on 13 March 2020, at the age of 26. She was in her own apartment, had broken no laws and was unarmed. She was killed by three plainclothes officers of the Louisville Metro Police Department: Jonathan Mattingly, Brett Hankison, and Myles Cosgrove. Her name was Breonna Taylor, and she deserves justice.… Continue reading Breonna Taylor