A Father’s Day Poem for My Dad

A Father’s Day Poem for My Dad

Pop, Dad, Father, Old Man. I’ve been the twinkle in his eye, The light in his world, And the pain in his side. Hanging onto his coattails, his shirt tails, Or his long extended hand, A hand that has raised me up and supported me high, And has slapped me down. I...

An Acupuncturist’s Take on Redemption

This Easter, I’m remembering an old patient/mentor.   Mr. Sanders was a gentle, compassionate sage of a man. He religiously attended the 12-Step meetings and community acupuncture sessions at the rehab clinic where I first cut my teeth as an acupuncturist. He was...
The Power and Courage of Winter

The Power and Courage of Winter

I couldn’t let that last blog entry stand as my last statement on Winter 2014. I’ve been meaning to come back to music describing the seasons anyway. So why not end winter with some Miles Davis? The quiet of winter does not have to be as terrifying as I so eloquently...
F-ing February

F-ing February

 I hate February. OK, I don’t really “HATE” February. My Birthday’s in the month. So’s my sister’s and I’m grateful that both of us are alive. It’s Black History Month, about which I still gain a sense of pride. And...
Acupuncture Point, Bladder 60

Acupuncture Point, Bladder 60

Bladdar 60 “Kunlun Mountain”     Location: Behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon.   Uses:  Good for some kinds of headaches; redness and pain in the eyes; toothache, nosebleeds;...