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Lessons from the Olympics

Boe | February 14, 2018 |
 
Olympic skiier.

I love watching the Olympics! It’s amazing to see these young athletes perform triple toe loops on the ice, aerials on the ski slopes, and unbelievable speed and daring in the downhill. In between watching events, we learn about the competitors, their lives, and how they found their way onto the Olympic stage.

These competitions break down the walls between nations and bring us together for the best of who we can be. And who doesn’t love it when their countrymen and women win gold! It’s a festival of light.

While I can barely remember the strength and power of my youth—I... Read More

Accepting ourselves with compassion

Dr. Paul | March 29, 2017 |
 
Close up of adult woman.

Last week I took an early morning stroll. Spring is in the air—the cherry and apple trees are starting to blossom and the birds have returned, singing their spring song. The new season is upon us and everything is waking up.

This season of renewal also reminds us that we are always changing too. But what about us stays the same? On my walk, I recalled myself as a child, around 10 years old, at summer camp. As a boy, I was a keen observer of the adult world, although I didn’t understand what I saw. The adults in my life said I was mature for my age.  Perhaps that’s what launched me... Read More

Pain management

Dr. Paul | July 27, 2016 |
 
A handful of medication.

Eight years ago, I had major foot surgery. I started jogging when I was in my 20’s and in my late 50’s I developed a relatively rare condition, Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction. I tried all of the conservative measures, but I was unable to walk more than 50 feet without considerable pain. Fortunately for me, there is a sophisticated, but major surgical intervention that can correct this condition. 

The surgery was three hours long, involved a bone graft from my hip, several 4-inch screws, repositioning bones, removing the destroyed tendon, using another one of my tendons as a... Read More

The Pain of Miscarriage

Dr. Paul | October 19, 2015 | 1 comment
 
Woman at end of dock.
A month ago, my daughter let us know that she was pregnant. We were overjoyed at the prospect of having our first grandchild! We were on the phone with her regularly tracking her progress and sharing in her excitement. Several days ago, she called in tears to tell us that the fetus had no heartbeat and that she would have a miscarriage. With our new technology, a developing embryo can be visualized very early in pregnancy. We were all crestfallen, saddened by our collective loss, and deeply disappointed. It was especially hard for my wife and I since our daughter lives so far away. We wanted... Read More