Monthly Archives: January 2009
Resveratrol piece on 60 Minutes
I’ve been drinking Pinot Noir (in moderation) and curious about this resveratrol deal for a while now, but I found this 60 Minutes report to be really lame. Morley Safer’s tough questions: “So, what you’re saying is someone who is … Continue reading
The Boy with the Incredible Brain
I watched this documentary this morning and it really blew my mind. From Google Video: “This is the breathtaking story of Daniel Tammet. A twenty-something with extraordinary mental abilities, Daniel is one of the world’s few savants. He can do … Continue reading
Integrative Health Coaching Training at DUKE: Module One
I’m through the first of four modules of the Integrative Health Coaching Training Program at Duke Integrative Medicine (DIM) and I’m very impressed so far. The strongest impression was left by Tracy Gaudet, the program director (pictured above). This woman … Continue reading
Infidel
I finally finished reading Infidel, by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. I was familiar with Ali’s story via online videos of her talks, but reading her book gave me a much deeper appreciation of her struggles and accomplishments. What struck me most … Continue reading