Monthly Archives: November 2021

On Average?

Posted on November 30, 2021 by terryshen

  Life’s idiosyncrasies beget “on average” statistics.  Like on average, women have a life span of 75 years – 5 years more than men. This “on average” interpretation allows for noticing of trends & patterns on a macro-level, provides a … Continue reading →

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We Are No Slouch

Posted on November 29, 2021 by terryshen

  The discovery of the Coronavirus Omicron variant should not send us scramble for cover. It is a variant which means we have dealt with similar ones before (e.g. the Delta variant). Whatever we did have been effective.  That’s why … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 28 Nov 2021

Posted on November 28, 2021 by terryshen

With the Thanksgiving behind us, people are getting ready for the holiday season.  Except they get slapped on the face this week with the unwelcoming news of another new Cornoavirus variant called “Omicron.” Omicron, a Greek alphabet, is gaining notoriety … Continue reading →

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A Mindful Run

Posted on November 27, 2021 by terryshen

  This morning was 32 degree Fahrenheit when I started my run, and 34 degrees after I was done with the 10 miles. Not much temperature rise, yup. And I was cold afterwards when I cooled down. But, and here … Continue reading →

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Friday After Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2021 by terryshen

  Waking up to the hollering sounds of blistery wind outside my windows. Another chilly day! Anyone braving the cold to take the advantage of the Black Friday sales will not only have to contend with the weather but also … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2021

Posted on November 25, 2021 by terryshen

  Peaceful Thanksgiving. New York Time gave a nice summary of this traditional American holiday, and it is not about the pilgrims sitting down with the natives for a happy meal.  Far from it.  Cultural ignorance leads to cultural war.  … Continue reading →

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On Pain Management

Posted on November 24, 2021 by terryshen

  Pain is an inevitable part of life. Life is full of it. Starts with birth and ends with death. And lots sprinkled in between. Not saying making pain your friend, but avoiding it is no solution either. Why not … Continue reading →

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What We Don’t Know

Posted on November 23, 2021 by terryshen

  New Coronavirus cases are continuing to rise in 34 of the 50 US States (NBCNews) – an increase from almost two weeks ago and in spite of the mass vaccination efforts. Some say the cold weather is driving people … Continue reading →

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I Am Waiting

Posted on November 22, 2021 by terryshen

It is two days to Thanksgiving. An anxious feeling is inside of me. What am I waiting for? – a turkey to be cooked? – a get together with family or friends? – a big sale on the Black Friday? … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 21 Nov 2021

Posted on November 21, 2021 by terryshen

As the year rolls on, this period always make me reflective.  After all bulk of the year is already behind me. What else can I desperately hang on or change to make the year more   meaningful? The feeling of melancholy … Continue reading →

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