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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Need A Bedtime Story?

Hey, look what I found. If you’re looking to fir a good bedtime story, I’ve got one. Not only do you have Dr. Seuss, but you get Neil Gaiman’s reading Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham! Who does not love that, Sam I Am? ‘Til next time, Jessica

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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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