Perhaps you’ve heard of Genie before? I hadn’t until a few weeks ago, but the story fascinates me and resonates with a lot of beliefs I have about how life works on this planet. Though the name “Genie” is not her real name – it was merely used as a pseudonym to protect her identity… Read More »
Are you ready for the second edition of the Bert Betterman Bettercast?! I know I am! The first one went so well that I thought I’d try it again. I had the great honor of interviewing physical therapist Jon Schultz about his approach to physical therapy (and many other things). In my opinion, he goes… Read More »
It happened! Y’all, I am so thrilled at this moment! It’s awesome when a plan comes together, and today, stars aligned, chips fell where I told them to (not just where they may), and Humpty Dumpty put himself back together again! Remember when I wrote Random Better Thoughts 1, and I said I was going… Read More »
Imagine driving your car and suddenly all the gauges on your dashboard go blank. You could get by for a little while, yes. You might remember how much gas your car had and could keep track of the miles you’ve driven since to get an idea when your tank is close to empty. You likely… Read More »
There are aspects of how physics and biology work that seem counterintuitive on the surface or perhaps just irrelevant and immaterial. When you connect enough dots and understand the linkages and the big picture, however, things suddenly become intuitive. It’s almost as if you’ve been looking at a painting upside down and all of a… Read More »
Bert Betterman may not have all the devices of modern convenience, but he doesn’t have any of the downside risks either. Check that…his world found a way to make them risk-free, the best of both worlds…hot ice (Rookie of the Year reference, anyone? Come on, Gardenhoser!). That would certainly be nice. Our world, though, has… Read More »