Once upon a time, there was an irreverent comedian called George Carlin. He is no longer with us but in his day he had a great monologue entitled, “Seven words you can never say on television”. Most of them seem to be okay now although I am not sure what […]
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Listen up! A step too far | Commentary
Most people who read Listen up! will know that I feel very strongly that as many people as possible should get fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. I haven’t changed my mind about that or about my belief that the overwhelming abundance of scientific evidence points to the necessity of vaccinations to […]
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Laughter—the best medicine: Sally Barnes | Commentary
Thank heavens for Betty White and Christmas. Just as news of the pandemic, the weather, and various world situations continued to worsen, we were reminded of a woman who made generations of our family laugh and a festive season that brings warmth and laughter even in tough times. It’s clear […]
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Listen up! Some thoughts for the new year | Commentary
Well, here we are. A new year, new challenges, and new opportunities. Most of us were happy to see the end of 2021. Some of us even muttered, “Don’t let the door hit you in the butt on the way out.” I know I did. But now we face a […]
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Listen up! Count your blessings | Commentary
I have found myself saying several times in the past week, “this is a time to count your blessings.” And it is. We have come through a year of extreme pressure. Everyone has experienced it in one way or another. But through all the angst, all the discomfort, and all […]
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