My Philosophy After 40 Years in Practice By Dr. T. Steele Petry I practiced medicine—particularly family and pediatric care—for over 40 years. Here’s my philosophy, plain and simple: Children are sponges. They soak up what they are shown, taught, and exposed to—both the good and the bad. Children are like dogs. They respond to consistency.…

Computers will retain informationWhich they can then dispenseBut is that really knowledge?Or even common sense Information is one thingexperiences create anotherExperiences are what create wisdomAs is often dispensed by your mother To know that the number 1 Plus 1Will always equal the number 2Doesn’t mean that the computer always knowsthe best thing for you to…

Some folks come into your life and leave a mark you’ll never forget. Micheal was one of those people for me — a kind soul with a big heart, a quick smile, and more talent than most folks ever see in a lifetime. But he also carried heavy burdens, and like too many, he fought…

The well-known learned sage was asked why he was so knowledgeableWhy was he so smart? His reply is something we should all remember No one is born smartIf you live long enoughYou will make mistakesYou will observe mistakesYou will learn from mistakesYou learn not to make as many mistakes as you would have otherwiseThat my…

I have just returned  from visiting an old friend  It was great to see him  Once again  Another friend and I  And our two wives  Traveled to visit Ron  Who in Michigan resides  He moved there in April  Three months ago  Many people miss him  We want him to know  We talked and we bowled …

Dog is GOD spelled backwards, that is plain to see. But some say their soul is lacking. I say that cannot be. I think about the many different dogs I have known Over very many years And every single dog I have had Shared my joys and tears You can tell there’s something way down…

By TSPetry Lyrics to a song state ‘I want you to want me!!’ And don’t we all. Physically? Emotionally? Financially? Spiritually? Check a box. (and hopefully NOT just the financial one) We all want positivity and stability in our lives. Like dogs, we desire a happy atmosphere to live in and to feel loved. Truly…

That question ponders me so There are both pros and cons to the question That much I most surely know Let us examine the question As Indiana Jones would uncover a dig As it is an important topic And the consequences are very big You were probably raised by your parents And they likely share…

Some of the most interesting and successful people I ever met were still deciding what they wanted to do with their life at 60. After 60 most people just want to wake up on the right side of the grass and enjoy the benefits of their work over the previous 40+ years and to spend…

Have you ever thought about how great is not always great, but good is always good,  so my good means great, because great could be mistaken for bad Some days I feel the need  To write and to write  Sometimes I am up  Until late in the night  Writing whatever Comes into my mind Sometimes…