1. A recognition that got me thinking… Last week, it was announced that the Cleveland Clinic again has been ranked the No. 1 hospital for heart care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 Best Hospitals rankings. This is the 27th consecutive year for this recognition. I couldn’t help but note that heart disease has been the leading…
1. Habit I am trying to reinforce… There’s a great lesson that I picked up a while back… Road block vs. Road sign. I can’t remember where I read it, but I had put it in my notes on my phone and have been thinking about it ever since. The idea here is that when…
1. Something that changed this week (today, actually!)… They announced that the Cleveland Indians will officially change their name next season. I knew it was coming. The new name… The Cleveland Guardians. Part of me thinks it’s foolish to change the name, the other part doesn’t really care. People have their reasons for thinking the…
1. Habit I am recommitting to… In a time when customer service seems at an all-time low, I have found myself complaining about it A LOT. Well… after a really good meal with excellent service at lunch this week (Dante at Cedar Creek Grille), I have recommitted to praising those that do a great job.…
1. Awesome gift idea… I was thrilled to have family come in for my daughter, Quincy’s, graduation party. A couple sisters-in-law made one of the coolest gifts for her. (Thanks, Kym and Cheryl!) It’s basically a photo album with an inspirational or funny quote in the middle of each page, with the rest of the…
1. Quote I love… “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou 2. Powerful word I just learned… Ecocide… “Unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or long-term damage to the environment being caused…
1. Quick, easy, healthy meal… We try to make meals that are lower in carbs, plant heavy, good protein, low sugar, and overall nutrient-dense. Lettuce wraps are just about perfect. We start with a piece of romaine lettuce, add a protein (sliced chicken thighs or breasts, higher quality lunch meats, steak, or pork), sliced pickle,…
1. Word you should know… Iatrogenesis… the causation of a disease, a harmful complication, or other ill effect by any medical activity, including diagnosis, intervention, error, or negligence.(Wikipedia) Iatrogenesis is injury, harm, or death that was caused by the medical care given. It is estimated that these medical errors result in as many as 225,000 deaths per year in…
1. Important study released this week… The Cleveland Clinic recently studied the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among people who previously had COVID and those who hadn’t. They found that anyone who had previously tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 did not get any additional benefit from the vaccine. You can read the data here. It can be summed…
1. Something that entertained and impressed me this week… I’ve always liked trampolines and have seen some videos of people on Tramp Walls, but never knew that “Tramp Walls” are what they are called. After a friend sent me a video this week of a guy shredding on a Tramp Wall (Thanks, Brad B.!), I…