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    For those of us that love to play cards, we know that in several card games the strongest card in the hand is a Trump card. Basically, it’s because it “Trumps” or beats all of the other cards. More often then not, a player may play the trump card before it is your...

We recently discussed the need for a purpose in life and how taking care of ourselves helps us to succeed at this purpose. You see, life is really about keeping a balance between the fundamentals of daily living. Aristotle talked about having a balance between Work, Love, Play,...

A few years ago I set out to write a book about the common traits among my patients that seem to live the most fulfilling lives even by the time they reach the age of 80. We all have read so many books focused on self-help and to find the magic formula to life’s success. I...

I would guess that all of us have heard the phase: “live each day like it was your last.” Not to be a contrarian, deep from my heart I do not agree with that statement. It would seem to me that it could lead to a philosophy of a carefree life, a life of contemplation (the life’s...

Years ago I became used to using the pen to try to figure out many of life’s issues that seemed to fall before me. For years, it appeared to work with magic and I enjoyed the learning and sharing process. About 10 years ago, a major life event occurred, and my pen went...

    It was a beautiful spring day this May when it was time to celebrate our third annual 80/20 club meeting. 80/20 club meetings are a celebration of the success of my 80 years and older patients who have maintained at least 20 of their teeth in there lifetime. I know,...