Long Shadows

Long Shadows

The people who influence our lives are like shadows. Depending on the slant of the sun’s rays, there are short shadows. These are the people with whom we may interact only once for a matter of hours, yet they leave an imprint on us. They may teach us a lesson we...
You Can Never Have Too Much Heart

You Can Never Have Too Much Heart

Hearts…they’re everywhere. A stock photo site I use brings up nearly 5000 possible choices. Facebook attaches a heart to a post you say you love. Over a million heart shapes are used online every day. We see hearts in cloud configurations and in rock shapes. Baristas...
And It’s Not Even My Birthday

And It’s Not Even My Birthday

Aren’t unexpected gifts just the best? On birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas or Hanukkah, and other holidays, we are conditioned to be in the receiving mode. On those special days, we are not surprised to find a brightly wrapped package with a big bow or a festive...
Internal Bleeding

Internal Bleeding

Vetigel is a miracle product used on wounds with severe bleeding. It’s an algae-based polymer that’s injected directly into the wound. When it meets tissue, the gel forms a mesh-like material with an adhesive component that holds the wound together. Currently, it’s a...