Skewer the Stigma: In the wake of losing a star, an addict shares “who we are”

Originally posted on Musings of a Gypsy Soul:
Rest in peace, Mr. Hoffman. He had enjoyed 23 years of clean time, previous to his relapse.  Phillip Seymour Hoffman. In the announcement of his recent death from a drug overdose, CNN refers to Hoffman as “everyman,”  and indeed, he was extraordinarily talented while still remaining personable.…

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Galveston, TX

So, I’m in Galveston, TX for the next couple of days for work.  The weather is warmer, my hotel room has a sea view, and my rental car is pretty decent.  All in all not too bad, but I can’t seem to shake this funk. The trip did not get off to an auspicious start, […]

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Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine

There’s this exhibit coming to Tulsa…actually, it is already here, I just forgot about it.  Apparently, this exhibit has been making the rounds since 2008.  The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Medical Library has a Harry Potter exhibit…why OSU’s Health Sciences Medical Library?  I have not idea.  Apparently, I’ll just have to go […]

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