Good morning, my friends. It’s weird, viscerally I truly miss you, yet most of us have never met. I don’t know, hard to explain.Mind if I share a HIPAA-proofed telemedicine video call from the last couple weeks?My 10 am patient is in her 40’s-50’s with a BMI of 34.9 (5’2”, 191 lbs) and unfortunately many of the underlying […]
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The Best Part of My Day
How Ruining My Favorite Glove Was the Best Part of My DayAthletes. Friends. Mi amigos! ! I miss you guys. I hope all of you are all taking time for yourself, walking outside, and staying positive. I want to share a story where I was able to accomplish all three.This week, my wife and I were […]
Hope and PSA
Friends,We are all aware we are going through unprecedented challenges, that said, I do hope this finds you safe and well with your families.Like many of you, my week has been filled with Zoom meetings. That technology is just awesome.Many of those calls were learning from others (China/NY/etc.) who’ve been taking care of COVID-19 patients. […]
Catching Butterflies
Good morning! How are you holding up? Thank you for keeping your 6 feet or more – it is working.This is the only time I can think of, maybe you have another one, where all 7.7 billion of us are having somewhat similar thoughts and emotions? Hopefully you’re not having thoughts too similar to mine, I’d […]
Uplifting Graph
Please forgive the informality of this email, I didn’t want to bother Rachael to do another one of her awesome ‘shells’. Plus, with Dr. Wee and friends up there, what else do we all need, right?I imagine a lot of us woke up today in a very similar mood? After walking with my wife (at 6 feet) […]
Physical Distancing Challenge
Physical Distancing Challenge Good afternoon!Our team has been brainstorming a lot over the last few days and we’ve decided to launch the Physical Distancing Challenge.How are you maintaining 6 feet and SAVING LIVES!?The more creative, the better. The more movement, even better.Is it going for a walk with your loved one (and a pet!)?Is it getting outside to see […]
Care Package
Good morning!Unprecedented suckiness going on right now, there is NO doubt. We’re all seeing the same news and it’s shocking us all, every hour.When things go sideways, it never hurts to receive a care package.We tried to throw one together for you.1) Please utilize these precious upcoming days to practice self-care. Get your 7-9 hours of […]
Organ Day
Good morning! Hope you are getting out to enjoy the warmer weather this week like my patients. Did you know that walking adds years onto your life? And, if you like to walk fast? This Wednesday was Organ Day for my son’s high school science class. For the past 13 years, a local pathologist has brought in various body […]
What a Wonderful World
Good morning! Feeling great?Us too.This weekend is shaping up really well.I’d like to tell you about my week – I had a great one.It started last Saturday morning. We were carrying waters into the mall around 8:20 (getting ready to discuss the COVID-19 update) and “Jan” was firmly stationed in our cove.Dressed in hot pink, she’s a […]
Lions and Lambs
Good morning!It is February 21st – what’s shakin’?One week of February left then we’re talking about lions and lambs.Lions and Lambs – 9 days away!!!Hundreds of you have asked for this hyperlinked list of 100 Reasons to Walk over the years – thank you. We’ve had a lot of contributors to this list and it is looking […]