Is A Covid-19 Related Death REALLY Death Caused By Covid-19?

Is A Covid-19 Related Death REALLY Death Caused By Covid-19?

Everybody knows the number of Covid-19 positive cases escalates daily. Time and again, the TV stations post the startling statistics. In particular, the number of dead. I’m perplexed when the charts, graphs and/or talking heads state Covid-19 related deaths....
Silent Enemy vs Silent Killer

Silent Enemy vs Silent Killer

Is this happening to you? You phone to schedule a doctor appointment. The receptionist tells you that so-called routine life altering bookings are now by phone or video-conference. My routine check-up deals with managing high blood pressure. To the best of my...
The Pros And Cons Of Lower Gasoline Prices

The Pros And Cons Of Lower Gasoline Prices

Imagine the phrases swarming like bees in my head, when I pulled up to the pump and glazed over the sign that read $1.87/gallon. Yes, membership has its advantages. Happy as heck to shell out less than two bucks a gallon. Almost time to consider high test. When was...
Barren Parking Lots Tell The Story

Barren Parking Lots Tell The Story

I’m a longtime member of the YMCA New Bedford branch. Today, I was turned away by a friend, who happens to be one of the directors. It was expected. The SouthCoast branch issuing a statement Sunday stating the Y will be closed effective Monday morning. The fate...
The Good and Bad News about Coronavirus

The Good and Bad News about Coronavirus

It’s dusk Thursday evening. I pull into the Dartmouth BJ’s parking lot and what do I see, a mass of humanity and metal. People physically drained from general angst pushing overstuffed shopping carts. No matter how you feel, medically and politically about...