Category Archives: Human

In the Company of Alpacas

While my wife Elizabeth and seventeen month old son Chaim Yosef were recently visiting Washington State, we had a fantastic opportunity to visit a farm and to see some interesting animals including a miniature pony and a pack of alpacas. … Continue reading

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Joe Paterno Becomes the Goat and Begins to Pay Down His Real Legacy

There’s an old saying in the theatre: ”Don’t Be the Goat!“ “Every production has a goat,” Dr. Stein would yell, “The goat gets the blame.  DON’T BE THE GOAT!” Dr. Stein’s advice is timeless and excellent.  He wanted to make sure … Continue reading

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Preeclampsia, Fatherhood and Reflections on a First Birthday

One year ago, I unexpectedly became a father earlier than I thought I would be — my wife was due toward the end of January and the weather was looking more and more brutal every day. A few days before … Continue reading

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How to Ruin Your Retirement

We live in a day-to-day economy.  Lots of people are surviving paycheck-to-paycheck and paying more for healthcare costs or dealing with impending furloughs.  The lack of money can send an entire family into a depressive spiral from which it is almost impossible to … Continue reading

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