My Second Marathon
My second marathon was in Tiberias, along the Sea of Galilee, and it was not unlike my first.  Though I’d trained harder in an attempt to run a 4 hour…
Duck Breast with Cinnamon-Cherry Sauce
Each autumn growing up, I remember my dad’s excitement for duck hunting season. I also remember my mom being intimidated by having to cook duck, and my dreading eating the oily fowl. Now that I’m older, I’ve rediscovered it and I’ve discovered how to properly cook a duck breast.
Rotor Wash
February 6: Even biologists have to take a break sometime. My wife and I do not do warm vacations…we gravitate to the snow. Furthermore, if sharp…
In Control, On Average, and Under Water
I finally got down to the lab to get my blood tests done the other week. The last one was about four or five months ago, so this HbA1c is an important measure…
More Oprah: Creating a Culture of Diabetes
I’ve continued to think about a topic from Oprah’s show last week “Diabetes–America’s Silent Killer,” that I didn’t mention in my last post:…
Diabetes – It’s an Endurance Sport
I’ve always had a great appreciation for endurance sports. I prefer soccer (where the players play for a minimum of 90 minutes with only three substitutions)…
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Spinach Tart
I love green food. I always have. I was the kid who liked broccoli, spinach, squash, and brussel sprouts. My perfect quick meal is sauteed spinach with onions, olive oil, cheese, and 2 eggs. Basically the filling for Spanakopita, Greek spinach pie.
Waiting to Go Down
This is a true story. More or less. Scene: Mind and Body stand on a sparse stage. A small hill with a small tree are visible off to the right. Mind wears…