Monthly Archives: April 2021

The Zen of Ostomy

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Callen Harty

I believe, among other things, that this is a lesson in humility. When the doctor first mentioned the possibility of an ostomy as part of an upcoming procedure my first reaction was one of embarrassment and shame. It sounded gross. … Continue reading →

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On the Guilty Verdicts

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Callen Harty

The fact that a police officer murdering a man in broad daylight was found guilty tells us not that justice is served in this country, but that justice has been absent all along. The guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin is … Continue reading →

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Thank God for the Insurance I Hate

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Callen Harty

Resting in a hospital bed in the middle of the night gives one a chance to ponder many things. Due to multiple heart conditions over the years, I have had time to do the standard processing that may come with … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: April 2021

The Zen of Ostomy

On the Guilty Verdicts

Thank God for the Insurance I Hate

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