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"Just An Addict"

"Just An Addict"

A few months after I was discharged in May 2012 from my three-month stint (incarceration) in Hazelden rehab center for prescription narcotic addiction, a friend and surgical colleague from the University of Minnesota actually reached out and asked if we could have lunch! I italicized and used the word actually

Now This Is Interesting

Now This Is Interesting

Many of you know from my posts that I have a dog named Juno. Juno is a Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff). She weighs 120 lb, drools like crazy at the sight or smell of food (my pants and shirts get covered in slobber every day), and is a total sweetheart.

Story # 2 The Phone Call

Story # 2 The Phone Call

Before I launch into story number 2, here is a brief recap of events leading up to this story: 1. There were many "ingredients" that went into the "recipe" (i.e., programming) that created Version I Michael Maddaus, the Michael Maddaus that was "like an

How to Get Some Perspective on Your Perspective

How to Get Some Perspective on Your Perspective

That quote from Anais Nin (yet again😄) is the start of our journey to learn the specific skills to see and believe in someone. I have touched on several of these stories and concepts in previous newsletters, but for this "series" coming up, I will share personal stories

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