Happy NEW YEAR to all!!! May 2011 bring you all great joy, good health, laughter, and abundance! :-D

Celebrating NYE at Arlington Cinema N Draft House 80's style! :-)

"You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win." ~ Zig Ziglar

"Every human being is the author of his own health or disease." ~ Guatama Sidhartha

A strong indication of what your new year will be like is what you do on Jan. 1st. What have you planned?

These last couple of days are a great time to plan for the new year.

Blueberries have nutrients that can improve memory but you've gotta remember to eat them. :)

"Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you." ~ Zig Ziglar

Refined carbohydrates in high concentrations are the greatest temptations. HolidayParties

Good luck to all of my coastal friends who are buried beneath snow. Stay safe & warm!

Easing into productivity mode this last week of 2010. Bring on 2011!!!

Excellent Misfit Christmas party at Melanie Spring's casa tonight. Wonderful people with great warmth. Back with my key elf. ;-)

Tree is trimmed as packages keep arriving. :)

Today's fortune cookie: "You should be able to undertake and complete anything." My procrastination tendency is cured!!! :)

While I realize the people are busy with holiday prep, 2 near misses by crazed drivers causes me to wonder how much good cheer is here.

Enjoying a day of patient care at Dr. Singer's office whilst he is incapacitated. Hope he capacitates soon! :)

Many bridges and side streets are very slippery now in Alexandria & Arlington. Slow down!!!

The change in my pocket is variable while at the same time it's constant. :) Sounds pretty Zen to me: "Constantly variable."

The only constant in the Universe is change, yet change is also in my pocket. Perplexed

The only constant in the Universe is change.

"Winners must learn to relish change with the same enthusiasm and energy that we have resisted it in the past." ~ Tom Peters

OK. So now I know that an iPhone owned by a Vogelmann is a vPhone. :)

"Life is a t-shirt. Try not to wear it out."

I really have to start paying attention to my iPhone when it says "10%" DiesTooQuickly

Text tonight from a good friend, "Life is a t-shirt." :-)

Swim as they may, fish find no end to the sea; fly as they may, birds find no end to the sky. - Dogen

If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking. ~ Zen Proverb

Great to meet so many nice people at Melanie Spring's @Sisarina HQ office anniversary holiday party :)

On the plane heading back to DC. What a wonderful trip. Time to start thinking about adapting back to cold weather. Brrrrr

Heading back from Fijardo and the El Yunque National Rainforest. Fantastic! :)

Fascinating impromptu driving tour of the south & western parts of the island. Worth seeing once but not again. East is best in PR!

Just had amazing Grilled Churrasco at Blue Guayaba in Carolina, PR. Tasty veggies & drinks. Get on a plane and EAT!!! :)

Here in Carolina, PR, just outside of San Juan enjoying outdoor dining at Blue Guayaba. Amazing food & al fresco dining! :)

On the way to Philly and then onto Puerto Rico!!! :)

Brisk day of patients before tomorrow's trip to Puerto Rico! Please, don't hate me. ;)

Curried chicken w/ tomatoes + spicy Jasmine rice from Thailand. Woke up to find myself cooking. :) NotAmbien

Football +laundry + insurance billing = a winning cold Sunday combination. :)

Just got "buffalo Snow" at ACMoore $3.99 and PLASTIC!!! Yikes!

For @Sisarina it's not eat, pray, love - it's "keys, wallet, phone." :)

More than even I appreciate the importance of vowels, particularly when my book reads: "..f Y..ur Back..." ;)

Still awaiting word on the missing "O"s in my Table of Contents. Where's Vanna White when you need her? :)

Semi-random evening shaping up: sushi, movie, Skype call, mo movie & Target. :)

Behold the power of the red & white can! So how much love & angst associated w/ Coke fanatics.

My BlogTalkRadio show on Stress-Eating. Still relevant 1 yr later: http://bit.ly/4sN4tc

Time to head up to "MerryLand." Gotta love a state that's so Christmassy. :)

Just had a delightful interview on social media w @alexpriest. Hope he gets an "A" :)

"I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy." ~ Og Mandino

Melanie Spring of @Sisarina Inc, always puts a smile on my face - such a delightful friend and wicked smart entrepreneur. :)

Just had a great call today with Dr. Matthew Loop, an amazing chiropractor & social media entrepreneur! :-)

Gotta Watch! "Calming Meat Goggles & The iThrone": http://bit.ly/hO09w3

If "Food is love" & money buys food, yet "Money Can't Buy Me Love," perhaps money *can* buy you love. Beatles food love

My patient & FB friend said, "Food is love." Hmm... If you don't have love, can you use food instead?

Quick review of my book proof has all of the "O"s missing from the table of contents. Who stole my "O"s?!?!

Proof copies of my new book just arrived! Excited to review and get on Amazon asap. :)

Question: What is your favorite food and why?

Most of what sustains us is invisible - like love and oxygen. :-)

Some people lavishly spend upon exterior paint jobs but pay far too little attention to what's under the hood. :)

For the vast majority of us, the exterior gets far more attention than the interior. InteriorDesignHumanEdition

Different tone in DC: "Yes we can!" has changed to "Maybe we could..." InspirationNation

Today's fortune cookie: "A nice cake is waiting for you." - As long as it's not yellow cake uranium, I'm in!

I am still amazed that many people pay huge sums of cash for hair, nails, and cosmetics. VanitySells

Once you've had Deepak, you'll never go back. :-D

Worry is "that foolish American pastime." We excel at this export: http://huff.to/9ro54n

Worry is like mental smog. It keeps you from seeing clearly. ~ Deepak Chopra

The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years. ~ Deepak Chopra

Back from the Kennedy Compound in Middleburg after celebrating the patriarch's half century birthday. Wonderful way to top off the holiday!

Today's gloriously chilly day was brought to you by PTDWIOS (Post-Turkey-Day-Walk-It-Off-Society) Keep moving! :)

Meeting Dr. Corey Malnikof, chiropractor & my dad's patient, for coffee. CircleOfLife

Very happy to have "captured" a 13-lb bird. Easy to do since he was very still and very cold. :)

Should I be concerned that "Get Him to The Greek" has now become my favorite movie? EndlessViewing

So, if you really insist on gorging yourself, be sure to have some digestive enzymes handy - far better than antacids.

Savoring, rather than inhaling your Thanksgiving meal will serve you well. Try it for a change of pace.

With your taste buds numbed you don't actually have the same level of satisfaction as with the first bite.

Your taste buds actually become fatigued when you roll food around in your mouth and numbed to the particular food...

After savoring a mouthful of pumpkin pie or other indulgences, you can sample a lot of other things without eating a large portion of each.

Just as an experiment this Thanksgiving, try becoming an expert at "tasting" dishes and desserts rather than eating large portions.

After an exciting deposition day, a massive mountain of pre-Thanksgiving Tuesday traffic. TheSimpleLife

One small choice can start a whole new train of cause and effect. Choose mindfully.

"Simple kindness to one's self and all that lives is the most powerful transformational force of all." ~ Dr. David Hawkins

Slow food and local food are the solutions to many of our ills.

Michael Pollan on the Food Safety Bill: http://wapo.st/91OwOY

Am about to see an old friend as a new patient. How cool is that?! :)

Heavily subsidize corn and you get the makings of a Happy Meal. FastFoodDomination Diabetes HeartDisease

The correlation between poverty and obesity can be traced to agricultural policies and subsidies. ~ Michael Pollan

I think perfect objectivity is an unrealistic goal; fairness, however, is not. ~ Michael Pollan

Only 10-20% of the population is salt-sensitive. Low-salt diets are not for everybody.

"By giving people the power to share, we're making the world more transparent." ~ Mark Zuckerberg

My father in Buffalo says he suffers from a condition known as "TMB" (Too Many Birthdays) ;)

"Seldom do the members of one's true family grow up under the same roof.". But when it does happen, it's super fun! :D

He who expects nothing is seldom disappointed.

Just saw a house fully lit up with Christmas lights. NoPlaceLikeHome

Buffalo dinner plans: gotta find Thainese food tonight. compromise

Here at BWI heading up to Buffalo for an early Thanksgiving celebration. Turkey wings and chicken wings! :-D

That which we cannot see is far more real than so-called "reality."

"Think big and don't listen to people who tell you it can't be done. Life's too short to think small."— Tim Ferriss

Equivalent yearly consumption of sugar: 1905: 5 lbs. | 2010: 150 lbs. Scary!

Peepers back to normal and my patient peeps are as well. Time to close up shop.

Both are true but I think I like the former more than the latter. :)

Second fortune: "You have an ability to sense and know higher truth."

First fortune: "Find release from your cares, have a good time."

Was just interviewed by the charming Cherie Messore for a future magazine article. Full curtsy no less. ;)

A Buffalonian wants to interview me for an article tomorrow to "poke at my gray matter." Wonder what's the matter with my white matter? ;)

Amazing that all of those "happy meals" have 650 cal or more! McDonalds must be very happy.

Fast food inc continues to prey on our kids: http://ping.fm/nwyhh

A Rolling Stone philosophy gathers no moss. :)

The older I get, the less I am interested in a display of intellectual pyrotechnics.

I subscribe to the Mick Jagger School of Philosophy -i.e. "You can't always get what you want... you get what you need." ;)

There is harmony in the dance of opposites.

Jung had it right with the concept of a "universal unconscious."

Often, being balanced is being static. Change means movement.

In order to change, a balanced system must be thrown into imbalance. Then energy moves and change can occur.

If you eat a balanced diet, your weight will stay the same - in balance.

Not making a choice is a choice in and of itself.
Choose wisely!

Less than 12 hrs to go 'til the Rally4Sanity. Could see it from Arlington but need to get up close & personal! :)

Boundless optimism: It's already Friday in most of the world. :D

"Wealth without health is poverty." ~ Dr. V.

Does multitasking really exist or is it just rapidly shift from one thing to another?

Stiff joints don't require medication. They require movement.

"Proud to be an omnivore!" ~ My new bumper sticker? :)

Each of us has the potential to create an oasis of inner peace away from a stressful world.

There's a big difference between entertaining drama and draining drama.

Attract. Organize. Adapt. Manifest.

Great day at the Arlington Farmers Market. Pumpkins & cider aplenty. :)

Fat daddy rats w/ same DNA as skinny males produce fat babies. Environment CAN trump genetics.

If DNA are the words, epigenetic factors are the grammar. Write your story well. :-D

Things in and around our DNA turn genes on and off: http://n.pr/9jonZE choices epigenetics health

Amazing news: Liftstyle factors may alter genetic traits: http://n.pr/9jonZE epigenetics

Life these days is very Darwinian... very primal.

Was promised a "paperless office" but now I deal with more paper than ever.

Was promised a "paperless office" but now I deal with more paper than ever.

Need to find somebody who's good at purging stuff. Like prying medical books from my hands. :)

To eliminate waxy cell membranes, take more Omega 3's. FishOil

Maximize your genetic potential by minimizing manufactured foods.

Clinical experience convinces me that controlling carbohydrates is the key to good health.

Verizon DSL fails yet again in Alexandria office. No solutions. Just continued poor service. fail

It's so much fun to reconnect with past patients. They are really my extended family.

Today's fortune cookie: "You will have good luck and overcome many hardships." - Ain't that the truth...

VBH over. Back to patients!

With a virtual bacon hug you can treat your friend with 0 calories and none of the guilt. VBH

Staffperson to patient: "Dr. Vogelmann gives good neck!" Me: "Thank goodness she didn't refer to above the neck!"

Exactly!!! - "Intuition will tell the thinking
mind where to look next." ~ Jonas Salk

Face-to-face is definitely the place!

Never underestimate the value of time with friends. It's more precious that more stuff.

Time and health are two precious assets that
we don't recognize and appreciate
until they have been depleted. ~ Denis Waitley

Tomorrow never comes. It is always today.

Minimize stuff to maximize living.

“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.” ~ Dalai Lama

Prosperity is grand but how much stuff do we really *need* to be happy?

I have come to the conclusion that I should sell, give away or trash most of what I own. Simplify

Once you get a clear picture of the snack food industry, you really question the definition of "food."

Infinity. As soon as you talk about it, it's no longer never-ending.

Precipitation. Consternation. Agitation. Exclamation!!!!

The best thing about chilly rainy days is how great it feels to go inside for a warm drink.

So now that we know it's National Bacon Week, any suggestions on celebrating?

Is it my imagination or are people particularly crazed and stressed these days?

“Because how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” ~ Annie Dillard

From Microwave Meals to Instant Messaging, we are such an impatient society.

The brain requires essential fatty acids for nerve cell insulators. EPA/DHA fish oil supplements are food for thought. :)

"What is called genius is the abundance of life and health." ~ Henry David Thoreau

It's an absolute miracle of Nature that the body can make brain cells from burgers, fries, pizza, & donuts. But what's the quality?

Caution: As we digitize, we tend to dehumanize.

When standing in line (bank or grocery store), contract your abdominal muscles to take out the excess curve in your back.

Pray with your feet moving...

8+ hours of sleep truly is a case of "you snooze, you lose." :)

The patients are snuggled all in their cars. Wonder if they're going home or headed to bars...

If a man thinketh in his heart, so is he, what happens when he thinketh with his head?

Shifting your wallet from your back pocket to your front pocket can reduce back pain.

Get at least 8 hours of sleep or more and you'll protect your muscle mass while reducing fat.

Today's fortune cookie: "You have much skill in expressing yourself to be effective." I say effectiveness is in the eye of the beholder. :)

What to do in the rain: http://bit.ly/eECzt

Drought-free conditions today in Metro DC! :)

Nobody enjoys being on a diet. After all, it has the word "die" in it.

If humans have no natural predators, don't WE have a responsibility to keep Nature in balance?

Feeling in an Idiocracy-state-of-mind today.

Pictured myself as a single cell and then in present body. Asked Evolution, "Is this the best you can do?" :)

Trying to come up with a new name for a medically supervised weight loss program. namegame

Today's trip included St. Mary's, Leonardtown, Point Lookout State Park and Solomon's Island. Places I've never been before. Adventurous! :)

Glorious day here in the Mid-Atlantic. Heading out to the countryside.

IRL. Better than IRS. :)

"I think socializing on the Internet is to socializing what reality TV is to reality." ~ Aaron Sorkin

"I'm not an atheist. How can you not believe in something that doesn't exist? That's way too convoluted for me." ~ A. Whitney Brown

Just got blank stares, then laughter from office staff after I asked for a "paper clip remover." I meant a paper clip remover. Clearly I'm Clerically Challenged. :D

"I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants. " ~ A. Whitney Brown

I am amazed at the ever-increasing number of patients who reach me via text and Facebook. Brave new world...

Why Patrick Leahy’s Food Safety Accountability Act of 2010 Must Be Stopped: http://bit.ly/cBAlYy

Optimal wellness is merely the culmination of a series of small daily choices.

Geoffrey Canada - Exceptional Education Change Agent: http://bit.ly/aatC4D

"Mutual respect is the foundation of general harmony." ~ Dalai Lama

You have to be careful when you concentrate anything. It can overwhelm the body. Stick with whole fruits and veggies.

Lots of people don't like Mondays. But if it's a Monday holiday, everybody's happy. It's not the day, but what we say.

Rainy days and Mondays don't always get me down.

"A nation of test-takers will never succeed against a nation of thinkers." ~ Dr. V.

Education spends more time teaching children WHAT to think (teaching to the test) than HOW to think.

Time to head out to get a copy of the Idiocracy DVD. So classic!

The Clarendon Apple Store covets my Newton. They'd like to display it in a cabinet. Museum

Have located my long lost Apple Newton. Now THAT'S a PDA. :)

My iHealth Radio Talk Show is planning a new series of broadcasts Any health topics you'd like us to cover?

"The most repetitive nation in the world is Reincarnation." ~ Dr. V.

The power that made the body, heals the body. It happens no other way.

"The genetic engineers at Fruit of the Loom have made great strides in human-fruit hybrids." Stephen Colbert today

Sometimes I wish there was such a thing as a cat walker. And by that I don't mean a fashion runway model. :)

New health insurance provisions go into effect TODAY: http://bit.ly/dv1bd5

Cottage cheese vs. egg white. And the winner is: http://bit.ly/9E681G

10,000 steps a day? Only on Sunday for the Amish. http://bit.ly/a3X1oK

Today's fortune cookie tasted bitter but the message was good: "Depart not from the path fate has you assigned."

Just as love is letting go of fear, health is letting go of dis-ease.

Great to be able to assist @Sisarina at HQ today. Looking forward to helping her to heal rapidly. chiropractor

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana." ~ Groucho Marxx - Still one of my favorite quotes. :D

"Every individual has a responsibility to help guide our global family in the right direction." ~ Dalai Lama

Start small. If you can only manage a 5-min walk, do it. 5Ks later. :-D

Is back pain stalling your weight loss efforts? http://bit.ly/9e2jWY

When love and spirit are brought together, their power can accomplish anything. Then love, power, and spirit are one. ~ Deepak Chopra

"Nap Express" - Don't sleep home without it.

Letting go of anything is the greatest challenge of life - people, places, things, emotions. Attachment = emotional hook.

Enjoying the spectacular view of the National Cathedral as sunset approaches.

My VW diesel needs major repairs (at . Any recommendations on a small safe new car?

The most dangerous Nation in the world is Procrastination.

Just saw a delightful 8 y.o. girl w/ karate back injury. Wee ones need spinal care!

Enough small choices can produce optimal health.

"Enough small victories can win any war." ~ Dr. V.

What "seeds" or ideas are you planting today?

He who seeds a thought, harvests a dynasty. ~ Zen proverb

Happy September everyone! First day of Meteorological Fall. Wait! 95 degrees on the 1st day of autumn? Think cool! :)

"Possession of material riches, without inner peace, is like dying of thirst while bathing in a lake." ~ Parmahansa Yogananda

Making space in your life involves getting rid of stuff & things as well as trashing outworn negative emotions & behavior patterns.

Goods are moved. Boxes, boxes and more boxes to unpack. Daze to go... ;)

Moving Day!!! Olde Town, here I come! :)

The only constant in the universe is change. Get used to it.

Plagued by too much home remodeling? I propose installing the HGTV-chip on your TVs. :)

New office location coming August 31st. 901 N. Pitt St., Suite 150, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 317-9500 http://ping.fm/fxfBw

My car was just sandwiched in between a Chimney Sweep van & a Church. Just like "Chiropractor" in the yellow pages. :)

Gone are the days when dentists would pass out lollipops at the end of your visit. (I miss the 60's) :)

Pause for a great cause: http://ping.fm/cTrVB PakistanRelief

Use ice in "30-minute-sitcom-units." 10 on, 20 off. Easy to remember. :)

Ice when pain is the predominant feature, heat when suffering from stiffness.

"Rather than a mirror, everyone we meet is more of an ink blot test." ~ Dr. V. :)

Today's fortune cookie: "Your family is young, gifted and attractive." Yah! But they're in Buffalo, Syracuse & Boston.

EggGate: Why can I not help smile that the FDA Commissioner's name is Hamburg?

Gearing up for August 30th move to new office in Olde Towne Alexandria! :)

"Change your thoughts and you change your world." ~ Norman Vincent Peale

Game Changer: Apple iTV http://bit.ly/aONKdv /via @kevinrose /via @QParrish

Your vitality can be measured electronically: http://bit.ly/cvzTdp

Two of my favorite things are friends with boats and friends with horses. ;)

Had a great time sailing out of Annapolis today. Mild winds but great company.

One trick to fast weight loss: Eat 3-4 apples a day at different times. Low carb fruit!

"As long as you have certain desires about
how it ought to be you can't see how it is."
~ Ram Dass

Today's fortune cookie: "A modest man never talks of himself." Drat. So much for social media.

"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Life goes on..."

Cholesterol Myths - I'm in 95% agreement: http://bit.ly/c3eGxl via/ @mercola

Prevention (good health choices) is the key to good health. Daily devotion delivers. :)

Symptoms are not a reliable sign of health. Consider the "healthy person" who suddenly dies of a heart attack.

Slide into this stress management diet: http://bit.ly/bgRQ5V

TGIATIJ - Thank God it almost Tuesday in Japan. :)

Anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred are the real troublemakers, with them problems cannot be solved. /via @DalaiLama

Good Japanese diet shows decreased depression. http://bit.ly/9z9qfz

The Dark Side of Vitaminwater: 33 gm sugar & 1 cent worth of vitamins ~ http://huff.to/c9T4et /via @HuffingtonPost

As I grew up in an Irish Catholic area & my mom studies Japanese, I believe that Sushi Fridays would make everyone happy. :)

I am grateful for electric power, clean water and no trees falling on me or those whom I love. :)

Extraordinary tales of woe on GW Parkway South tonight: http://bit.ly/atD9xN

GW Pkwy closed south of 395 & Nat'l Airport. Northbound GW Pkwy clear but slow w/ debris. Many lights out Old Town Alexandria. Caution!!!

The law of cause and effect forever operates. Just pick your desired effect and you can determine a cause. :)

At some point in our life we become aware that all of our actions have an impact on the rest of the world.

Misanthropes need people; without a steady supply, the misanthrope cannot fully apply his art. ~ Polly Whitney

"Should's little sister is could." ~ Dr. V.

Patrick Stewart is the Yul Brynner of the 21st Century.

Wow! Those air traffic controllers are guiding planes between two massive thunderheads towards National. Impressive.

86,400,000,000,000 nonoseconds in a day. Plenty of time to make a decision or two...

"Indecision leads to perdition." ~ Dr. Thurman Fleet

Looks like the last plane just headed down the Potomac towards National. Let the storms begin!

There is such a thing as trying to do too much in a single day. Nervous system recharge is in order. Sorry DCTweetup tweeps :(

My fortune cookie today: "You will have a long and wealthy life." Thank God! :)

The "V" in Vogelmann stands for verbosity! It's in the DNA. :D

Informed today by Melanie @Sisarina that my tweets are too long. :(

Praying that my little wounded diesel car makes it into DC for tonight's DCTweetup @Policy. Keeping fingers, not eyes, crossed. %

Here in the PG Co office working with patients until this evening when I will be @Policy for the DCTweetup!

What a great story. Gorilla Glass could revolutionize TVs as well as the iPad & iPhone devices: http://yhoo.it/9Dkwxi

Quick, @BaileyCuddles!!! Chew this up! @Sisarina The dog ate my homework. Honest.

Please! No more paparazzi!!!

Movie and photo time at Dr Vogelmann's Traveling Retina Show! :)

Deliciously dilating @ The Retina Group of Washington while waiting for Dr. Murphy to arrive. %)

"Without music, life would be a mistake."
~ Friedrich Nietzsche

John Bradshaw used to talk about a "hole in the soul." I just discovered a big hole in a pan full of brownies. What's the significance? :)

The best part of today thus far was visiting @Sisarina HQ in order to rescue the fair @themomateresa. Lucky to know such nice people IRL. :)

Wondering how I will ever get my homework ready for @Sisarina? So many things to do, so little time. Gotta get that gold star!!! :)

"Fewer labels in life create fewer problems in life. "~ Dr. Vogelmann

Boo to the person who hit my car on 14th St. N., in Arlington, VA yesterday not leaving a note. Karma has a long memory whoever you are!!!

Enjoying the relatively quiet streets of Arlington before people recover from their hangovers to create a crowd. Early birds, more worms! :)

Heading up to the gloriously green hills of Montgomery County, Maryland to investigate new health programs for wellness - a chore I adore.:)

Since Facebook limits posts to 420 characters, a 12-step program would consist of 5,040 characters, more than my number of FB friends :)

Is Twitter an addiction or a passion? Discuss amongst yourselves. ;)

Just got my official Allegro Wellness LLC papers from Virginia govt. Now I'm truly "too legit to quit." :D

Women who sat for around 6 hours a day had a 37 percent increased risk of dying. For men, the risk rose 17 percent. Amer Jrnl Epidemiology

"They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I say, find a new heart surgeon." ~ Stephen Colbert :D

Arthur C. Clarke wrote wonderful science fiction & it was fun to see him alongside Walter Cronkite during the moon landing coverage in '69.

Note to self: NEVER EVER see a full roster of patients in the afternoon without eating lunch. A cup of black tea is not cutting it. Foooood!

Seriously dangerous along Colesville Road (Rt 29) in SS. several near-collisions as people fail to stop @ intersections. Be careful!

120 traffic lights still out in Montgomery County (down from 300). Heading up there to retrieve medical equipment. Wish me luck! :)

Wow! Outside feels just like a post-storm tropical breeze... Umbrella drink, please... ;)

Easy to walk outside tonight by brilliant moonlight. :D

Ratatouille is the MadMen of ABC Family. ;)

Enjoying a glorious deep orange, red, pink and purple sunset after a brisk purposeful walk. Great way to end the day. :)

Starkly peaceful outside. Tremendous contrast to the tumultuous storm that just plowed through the area.

First plane just passed by in Arlington on it's way to National Airport. Things have substantially settled down and sky is much brighter! :)

Extremely severe thunderstorm just rolled thru Arlington, VA w gusts & vortex near 60 mph. Heavy outdoor chairs nearly took off the balcony!

Enjoying the Great Indoors - great tunes & knocking out a series of tasks so that this upcoming work week will be highly successful! :)

Crystal City Twilight 5K race was a great event tonight. Very well-organized by Pacers and good atmosphere.

I hear tell that @Sisarina staff have some sizzling staff meetings. They're burning up the Internet. :)

Had a marvelous meal featuring chanterelle mushrooms - incredibly meaty, flavorful and full of protein - heavenly and incredibly addictive.

"You can have it all. Just not all at once."
~ Oprah Winfrey ... Definitely speaks to the notion of optimistic, persistent effort.

From tracking my YouTube & Vimeo videos, I can tell you that "I am big in Japan." Weird. Seriously weird. :)

While leaving DCTweetup last night got pulled over by DC cop for tail light out. Curse you VW Volkswagen & your fragile lightbulbs! :(

Boo on the no show patients but YAY! to leaving a little early for DCTweetup at Urbana on P Street NW DC. Look out! Dr. V. is on the way.

They say, "There's no rest for the weary." & "There's no rest for the wicked" but is there a Wickedpedia where I can verify this?

How very true! :) "A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions." ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

Reduce the incidence of chronic diseases & u strike @ the heart of cost-containment in true health care reform. Good habits = good outcomes!

75% of our national health care costs come fr diabetes,heart disease, & high blood pressure. Focus on prevention for real health care reform

Dealing w silly insurance companies. Gotta run to afflict the healed.... or is that heal the afflicted? Sometimes I get that messed up. ;)

Errand running & chillin' via @FriskyRadio on a sweltering Sunday in our Nation's Capital. FB friends & Tweeps quiet. Enjoy offline world!

2010 or 2012?: First the celebrities, then snow, then intense heat, now earthquakes. Is DC competing with LA for DisasterTown, USA? ;)

With the capping of the BP oilspill well in the Gulf & a decade cleanup window, I'm already planning my beach trip for 2020. Wanna come?

@ContainerStore Pondering if people really need all these boxes and kitchen toys. Lots of crude oil in this plastic!

AP reports: "BP says oil stops gushing into Gulf for first time since the oil spill began." That was easy. Now where's my Swiffer? :)

Amazing how many patients now contact me via multiple media: phone, email, texts, Facebook (IM and direct messages) & Twitter. Fun 4 now...

Please head on over to "Allegro Wellness" on FB and "Like" it so you won't miss the continuing antics and adventures of Dr. Vogelmann. ;)

RED ALERT!!! Dr. V.'s old FB Fan page is in the process of deconstructing and disappearing. We're moving to "Allegro Wellness" on FB.

Nothing like rain upon the parched earth to remind us that we all need to satisfy our thirst for nurturing & supportive people & things. :)

Seen on a patient's t-shirt in the office today: "Life is a temporary assignment." ... (over)... "Make it work!" :D

Seen on a patient's t-short today: "Life is a temporary assignment." ... (over)... "Make it work!" :D

Hey fellow Twitter/Facebookers! I'm "lookin' for fans in all the right places." :) Please head on over to: http://bit.ly/cfdVP0 Thanks!

I suspect that Melanie Spring of Sisarina is trying to transform me into a social media sensation. http://ping.fm/1V2qW

In an effort to consolidate my FB Fan Pages into one cohesive unit, my marketing guru friend, Melanie, has me deleting pgs & starting anew.

How To Overcome Tanorexia: http://ping.fm/68l0i Next stop: Tanorexia telethon? :D

Shouldn't the World Cup actually be a protective device for the planet when it's hit below the belt? Forget the cap, BP. Give us the cup! :)

As a kid I spent so much time in boy scouts that these days my idea of camping is a condo on the beach. :)

If Monday is the moon's day, how come the sun is up?! (yawn) Note to self: Go to sleep before 2:00 am...

This one's for all you "happy campers" and "happy-campers-to-be": http://ping.fm/za25G

Kitty condo now in good hands of a pet lover. Condo kitchen is now painted orange! Goes great w beech cabinets & black granite countertops!

Silly little things keep you humble: Like trying to put on your jeans, getting your foot caught in a hole, nearly ripping off ur finger nail

Steven Colbert's "Thought for Food" featured the innovative "Canwich" - a sandwich in a can. ttp://tinyurl.com/36okgf8 Great shelf life! :)

$1.99 "Document Retention" fee. Visitation rights? Will there be continuing "invoice support" payments that I have to make in the future?

Still a bit steamed at the $1.99 "Document Retention" fee charged at dealer today. How long will they keep this invoice? Will I get visitation rights? Will there be continuing "invoice support" payments that I have to make in the future?

About to head in to Avalon Chiropractic. Let's just see if social media give them a warning... Who's on FB at the front desk? :)

Latest & greatest scam from Darcars VW: a $1.99 "document retention" charge. I now have to PAY you to keep my invoice??? Really?!?! fail

"The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving." ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Move! :)

Sitting next to a "loud talker" Creole-speaking cell phone-using woman in the waiting area means that it's time for my ear buds to take root

The only redeeming aspect of Darcars VW dealership is their free WiFi. My "Lifetime" maintenance package sucks time from my life. :)

Sitting @ Darcars VW in College Park, MD waiting 4 my diesel car 2b serviced. Giving key should not take 23 minutes. Where's the "service?"

Though I'm not a big fan of sodas, I recall the most delicious Coke I ever had was in Costa Rica. The secret? Cane sugar. No corn syrup!!

Observation of the day: Shampoo sinks in hair salons are nasty on an extended neck. Could sure use a good cervical adjustment. Stat! :D

Finishing up with patients here in the Alexandria office. New business cards have arrived! Hot off the presses & very hot out of the car. :)

Campaigning to get Ingo Vogelmann to DJ in DC. Please request here: http://ping.fm/J5EUM Thanks!

Many aches & pains in elderly patients can be attributed to symptoms of dehydration. Thirst sense diminishes with age. Drink more wate

"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." ~ John D. Rockefeller

Think snow! :D

Finished up a great dinner of free range chicken, zucchini, onions, garlic, & berries. Italian Market spices fr Philly Ingo Vogelmann gig

Upside of chocolate: Mood elevator - naturally occurring mood altering chemicals phenylethylalanine and anandamide affect love area of brain

The downside of chocolate: Allergic reaction. Chocolate is one of the 12 foods most likely to trigger the classic food allergy symptoms.

OK, boys & girls, one more thing for me to get hooked on: Hulu+ 4 iPhone. Enjoy it now b4 it becomes fee-based. Too much entertainment? ;-)

Seeing the panorama of fireworks displays across MD, VA, and DC was a vivid reminder of how many communities celebrate our Independence. :D

Spectacular view of DC fireworks fr the roof of The Odyssey Condo in Arlington. Also saw additional 130 fireworks displays. Recession over?

Happy Independence Day! For a 234 year-old you're looking pretty good USA. :) Aren't you glad to be free from the Kingdom of Great Britain?

Loved watching Maryland fireworks tonight from Arlington across the Potomac and the District. An incredible distance. Wow! What a view!

Just finished up a beautiful kayak ride from Jack's Boathouse in D.C. around Roosevelt Island, bridges and beyond. Having fun in Washington!

Finished getting labels @ Office Depot on Clarendon -an "express store" so not terribly well-stocked. OD replacing Avery w 3M next wk. Boo!

Outside Sir Speedy in Arlington, VA 1 hr b4 closing to pick up biz cards. No sign or note on door. Guess they were Speedy to get away. :(

21st Century stress: Losing your iPhone. 21st Century cure: Using Apple's MobileMe to find it on a map pointing to your car.

Working on homework assigned to me by Melanie Spring. Will I get a gold star if I do a great job? As a kid I "lived" to earn gold stars :)

Just finished up a great branding session with @Sisarina. Melanie Spring has an engaging and dynamic marketing company http://Sisarina.com

"The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers." ~ Matsuo Basho Hope you have a little contemplative time...

I am truly blessed to have great patients. They really part of my extended family. Hope you all have a Happy & Health 4th of July holiday!

"Move and the Way will open." ~ Zen Proverb Reminds me of "Ready? Fire! Aim." :D

Metro is running late tonight... as are my patients. Holiday hijinks are in full swing. :)

Happy Canada Day to our neighbors to the north! :) Checklist 2 celebrate: http://ping.fm/g4z96

"We are like trees, with our roots grounding us in mindfulness." ~ Zen Saying

Massive unholy holiday traffic jams in DC metro area. Route 1 in Arlington is a parking lot. Stay off the roads if you can. At least until 8 pm

Atypical but delightful for DC. Low 80s & low humidity. Feels like the beach in the south of France :)

Enjoyed meeting @charswann yesterday @scienceclub smday party hours after she started following me. How's THAT for the power of Twitter! :)

So pleased to have attended smday party @ScienceClub last night. @Sisarina & @dceventjunkie put on a super event. Great to meet new folks!

Celebrating smday with Sisarina biglebowski et al at Science Club in DC

"Discovery consists of seeing what everybody
has seen and thinking what nobody else has thought." ~ Jonathan Swift

Heading out from Camp Springs to Silver Spring to Burtonsville to Alexandria to Arlington. I know every pothole in the Beltway. :)

Blueberries, blackberries & raspberries r rich in proanthocyanidins, antioxidants that can help prevent cancer & heart disease. Organic best

Enjoying a little down time between pts while listing to friskyradio at the suggestion of Ingo Vogelmann. :) http://ping.fm/fo3fZ

Overheard in the Camp Springs office today: "If you can pick your nose with your toes, that's flexibility!" See Ross Sisters' video below. :)

Just adjusted Melanie Spring at Sisarina HQ. Who says doctors don't make house (er) office calls?! :). Off to Camp Springs patients now. :)

It is easy to become reenergized by lively conversation with a kindred spirit - even if it's from 2,400 miles away. Who needs caffeine? ;)

Chillin' in the Alexandria office. Restaurant 3 doors down has no AC & a 500+ degree pizza oven! I feel for those workers. C'mon cold front

Short night for me. Definitely need a nap on this lazy hazy DC summer day. :)

I think I am becoming infected with Apple-itis. Have large iMac, MacBook, iPhone, and now lust after the iPad. Somebody help me! :)

againndc preview dinner last night featured excellent food & service. Glad to see seared tuna salad on menu as on old Houston's menu.

Coffee, memory and the-tip-of-your-tongue: http://ping.fm/hsvnP

Just saw an ad on local NBC affiliate for WSJ on iPad. Is this the future of nytimes, washingtonpost, TheBuffaloNews and other papers?

Sleep deprivation and Milli's early departure to WNY have delayed breakfast until July. Can I wait that long for OJ? :) Bon voyage!

Heading off for a Saturday night nap before getting up at 6 to head out for 8 am breakfast in Warrenton, VA with Millicent Haight. Post-bday

Great new restaurant in North Bethesda: had preview of againndc Pike location w @Sisarina tonight Great tastes & fast service. June 29th!!

Amazed & astounded at the potential applications of the iPad. It's FAR MORE than a sophisticated toy. Patient education revolutionized! :)

Now THIS is a great flexibility! Beyond Yoga and Pilates... Keep movin'! :D http://ping.fm/2iE1F

Even water can be anti-inflammatory. So are ginger, tumeric, and green leafy veggies. Basically, you've gotta get less acid. ;-)

Leading an anti-inflammatory lifestyle: Avoid junk foods, high-fat meats, sugar & fast foods. They increase inflammation in your bod

Life is too short to wallow in a spectrum of negativity. Fully recognizing our mortality hopefully propels us to living life to the fullest.

"When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things—not the great occasions—that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness." ~ Bob Hope

However, the power of social media 2 inform people about conditions and cures makes them invaluable allies in the creation of better health.

Both +s & -s to using social media in medical practice. U must be cautious not 2 reveal medical information about a particular individual.

"In the Land of Liars, the Truth-Teller is a heretic." ~ Dr. Vogelmann

Interesting and controversial blog post: Social Media: Disruptive Force in Medicine - http://tinyurl.com/m9b3gu Enjoy!

Social networking is one of the most revolutionary phenomena for the practice of medicine since the internet. Great things ahead for pt care

Heading out from Alexandria office to focus on alerting patients to my new location. Start spreading the news :): http://ping.fm/0dTK2

Philly adventure was fun. Meeting Ingo Vogelmann was the highlight of trip. Looking forward 2 his next gig & working on the family tree. :}

3 reasons I believe that Ingo Vogelmann & I are related: 1.We look alike. 2.Similar sense of humor. 3.We are sweaty guys. :) Towels please

Had a wonderful time w Ingo Vogelmann @ LAVA in West Philly. We both are intolerant to heat. Saunas are problematic. Pass the towels! :

"Family Reunion" @ LAVA. Finally met up w Ingo Vogelmann. I am told we DO look alike! :)

Philadelphia is such an incredibly lively city at night. Major arts performances at the Kimmel Center and so many people on the streets now!

Had a great meal at Continental Midtown in Philly. Delicious food, great service, and amazing decor. A real find for a "walk-by." Try it! :)

broketronica 2nite @ LAVA: 4134 Lancaster Ave in West Philadelphia - Time:10:00PM Saturday, June 19th Ingo Vogelmann set starts @ 2:30 am

Just arrived in Philly for broketronica 4-yr anniversary. Looking forward to seeing Ingo Vogelmann who is starting his set at 2:30 am! :)

"Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire,
and begin at once, whether you're ready
or not, to put it into action."~ Napoleon Hill

Fascinating how so many aspects of my life are coming together to form a much higher level of existence. I feel like I've been "set up." ;)

"The greatest act of health care reform is reforming our health habits." ~ Dr. Vogelmann http://ping.fm/hh8sm

E.G.: "-itis" means "inflammation." Gastr- means stomach. So gastritis just means an inflamed stomach. But insurance pays for gastritis :)

Just as in law, medicine often uses ancient Greek and Latin words to keep secrets from the general public. Doctors keep an aura of mystery.

Just finished proofing a new postcard @ Sir Speedy in Arlington. Gabriel, the owner, is very knowledgeable & helpful. Great customer service

Passing Ray's Hell Burger in Arlington, VA. Mmmmm... Meat!!! :) just need veggies to neutralize the acid. ;)

Heading off to meet with Lacey Huntsman, great office manager & marketer for Dr. Marshall Leavitt, super chiro @ Sherwood Hall Chiropractic

Each man [is] the architect of his own fortune.
~ Appius Caecus: Roman political figure and road builder Does my architect brother concur?

Overheard this evening, "I like you as much as chocolate but not more than chocolate." Really? I'm not sure how that should make me feel. :)

Coming to the realization that local businesses can often be LESS EXPENSIVE than their online equivalents. Local printers can be a bargain.

Just finished a whole mess of legal papers. What a relief to get stuff "off my plate!" One of these days I have to stop procrastinating. ;)

According to my father, Dr. Vogelmann, weight loss requires us to "Eat half as much. Chew twice as long." Still a fountain of wisdom. :)

The Air Force Cycling Classic is TODAY in Arlington! Here is a really cool full digital program for the event: http://tinyurl.com/2ayj4u2

The Air Force Cycling Classic TODAY! Full face program here: http://ping.fm/2i5ZB

Heading off to Burtonsville, Maryland to pick up some medical equipment to transfer to Alexandria for Flag Day. :)

Trying to figure out what to do with a whole farm of URLs. Develop 'em or sell 'em?

Fresh local produce just picked up at the Arlington Farmers Market @ Courthouse parking lot. Great community vibe! http://tinyurl.com/28hzbs

Enjoyed a wonderful evening meal at Northside Social in Arlington. Such a great gathering place for the local neighborhood with tasty food!

"We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection." ~ His Holiness, The Dalai Lama

Enjoying an inspiring and entertaining time at Sisarina HQ in Bethesda. This is an amazing place to get great marketing services and ideas.

Just finished a great lunch meeting w Melanie Spring of http://Sisarina.com Great strategic thinker - bright, articulate and savvy.

It is estimated that between 16% to 60% of all accidents have sleep deprivation as a cause. It's similar to driving w alcohol consumption.

It is estimated that between 16% to 60% of all accidents have sleep deprivation as a cause. It's similar to driving w alcohol consumption.

Today is a great day! I've got an attraction to constructive ACTION! :)

Nomadic chiropractor on the loose in Alexandria and Arlington. Such is life once you free yourself from the bonds of home-ownership. :D

No matter how you slice it (& it's very hard to slice except in frozen form), there's no substitute for water as the primary human beverage!

"You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind." ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Trying to disconnect Vonage home service is worse than pulling teeth. They will not let you leave w/o strong-arming. Such a scam! Beware!

A doctor-patient relationship is just like any other. It requires respect, rapport, and reflection.

Amazed to realize the level of emotion attached to a house & how the loss of that home is expressed a typical grieving process. (Attachment)

Just finished making home-made guacamole whilst avocados were at their peak of perfection. Good tonight, should be lip-smacking good in a.m.

Heading off to pick up the settlement check for the sale of the house. We were blessed not to be "under water" in our house loan. :)

Sometimes technology gets a bit incomprehensible... iPhone 4's Retina Display Explained: http://tinyurl.com/24ghbhy

Love the look and features of the new iPhone but concerned about making the change in mid-contract with AT&T.

This is a bit out of my realm as a chiropractor but what cat sleeps in her litter box? Is this a security issue? Not a "cat whisperer" :)

Heading on over to see Dr. Richard Nemeth, a great family practice doctor in Alexandria, Virginia. This should be fun! :D

Realizing that dealing with cantankerous critters requires the same degree of patience and persistence as with human beings. Count to 10...

Emotional stress (e.g. disgust) can cause physical symptoms such as stomach pain as well as referred pain to the back. Dis-gustatory story.

Heading off to DreamLand after a successful day of listening, contemplating, and advising. I love my life! :)

I like that I like what I like when I like it... Like, ya know? :)

Although being a nomadic chiropractor does have its advantages, one question still remains: Where do you have your mail sent?

Courtroom drama: It was revealed today in a lawsuit involving a hot coffee spill, that the plaintiff and defendant were the same person. :)

Most healing takes place when we are unconscious. Get more sleep!!!

A day trip to the beach can erase weeks of worry and stress. Even your heart and respiration rate decrease. :)

Enjoying the sun, sand and surf of Dewey Beach on a Wednesday! Amazing how few people are here to enjoy this beauty. Very relaxing... :D

String at an ad for a cinnamon bun at IKEA while waiting for my return # to be called (drool). Now this is living... ;)

I now realize that my Twitter profile pic from the Washington, DC 2010 "Snopocalypse" makes me feel cooler on 90 degree days. :)

Contemplating a quick beach trip for tomorrow. Great time for reflection, recreation, and planning the upcoming mega-transitions. :)

Enjoying a late brunch while listening to chirping birds and wind chimes. Nothing like the simple pleasures of life to make me smile. :D

Are Twitter and other micro-blogging sites really the new 21st Century Haiku?

After a very successful and busy day of patient care, looking forward to enjoying the Memorial Day weekend. Time to reflect and recoup. :)

"I've heard it said that every mushroom cloud has a silver lining." ~ Owl City Don't know why that line tickles me. :D ...clever lyric...

Heading out to Arlington nursing home to pick up microphone stand left by Organ Grinder Lola and Master Bob. My contribution to the arts. ;)

A little shell-shocked after yesterday's house settlement. Is there such a thing as "REPTSD"? (real estate post traumatic stress disorder)

Finished clearing out the goose and my last role as "yard commander.". Waiting on settlement news from DC...

Dark chocolate may guard against brain injury from stroke: http://tinyurl.com/297ga9r Did someone suggest "brain brownies"? :)

House goes to settlement Wed. at 11 am yet I am still obligated to cut the grass (rainy!). Dr. Juan, the landscaper, reporting for duty. ;)

Just finished a great Q&A webinar with Ben Cummings. He is incredibly nice and always over-delivers. Optimism & success are contageous! :D

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing — that's why we recommend it daily." ~ Zig Ziglar

Great Verizon FiOS techs Lakeshia Queen and George, both from old Bell Atlantic company when they really knew about customer service. :)

Verizon FiOS tv down for 5 days. Turns out Comcast tech sabotaged us by switching cable from FiOS to their outlet in cable room. For shame!

As I am fond of telling my patients, "Change is good. Ask any baby with a full diaper." :D Time to change my "mental Pampers." ;)

Seeing that "SOLD" sign go up on the house is a bit disturbing. Packing s& moving furniture this weekend... (sigh) Brighter future ahead?

Just joined Ingo Vogelmann's fan list via @FanBridge. You should too! - http://ping.fm/STXIB He's an amazingly talented musician!

Just finished up a short but great conversation with Ingo Vogelmann who's doing a gig in Philly on June 19th. Will be a great time! :)

Never underestimate the healing power of laughter. Just saw "The Hangover" DVD and I am feeling much better about life in general. :D

Marveling at how the interweb and technology in general have fostered amazing relationships. I am truly blessed w great friends online & IRL

Enjoying another gray day in our nation's capital. Focusing on productive activities that will yield positive outcomes. Smile exercises. :D

Off to yet another appt with one of my attorneys. I KNEW I should have stuck with the idea of Harvard Law School. Could have saved lotsa $$

Seldom do the members of one's true family grow up under the same roof.

Betty White's SNL performance still holds up after more than a week. A gem. Better the second time viewing it: http://tinyurl.com/247w6n6

Hmmmmm..... My girlfriend says I'm useful and I'm generally very happy - Have I discovered the meaning of life?! :)

What is the meaning of life? To be happy and useful. ~ The Dalai Lama ... (My girlfriend says I'm useful and I'm generally very happy - Have I discovered the meaning of life?! :)

Heading down to Alexandria to take care of the mother of one of my favorite patients. Love "generational care." Top of 3rd generation :D

Enjoying the rainy day in N. Bethesda. Great time for reflection and indoor projects to be completed. Take time to pause n b productive :)

VW Diesel is back in the shop. The car drives like a breeze but the computer is incredibly delicate. Gosh darn check engine light again. :(

Discovering the joys and frustrations of creating a map for my new office location. This is NOT a cut and paste situation... Deep breathing!

Heading out from Virginia to pack more stuff at the house. Closing date is set for the 26th of May. Transitions, transitions, transitions...

Finished my airport delivery. Working on a new marketing postcard design. Also, much to my surprise, becoming the "cat-whisperer." :D

Gradually finishing landscaping on the way to dissolving home ownership. So many tools, so little time...

"Priorities lead to prosperity." — Michelle Singletary - Nationally syndicated columnist for The Washington Post - Amen to that!!! :)

Spending the great portion of today working on calling and emailing patients about appointments at new location. 703-835-2468

"You cannot transcend what you do not know. To go beyond yourself, you must know yourself."
— Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj - Indian teacher

"Good communication is as stimulating as
black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after." ~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh Boy, oh boy, how true! :)