"When you make a choice, you change the future." ~ Deepak Chopra

Tap Water = "City Punch" Now, that's branding :)

The weekend adrenalin rush has finally left. Time for a return to routine and recharging.

Fun-filled day ahead: Nursing facility, social worker, lawyer and, bonus, a 420 mile ride - all on 3 hrs of sleep. Yikes! :)

Today's fortune cookie: From error to error, one discovers the entire truth.

Regular naps prevent aging - particularly when you take them while driving. :)

Your brain's energy levels (measured by ATP creation) increase during sleep - Finally! Some objective evidence of "brain juice." :) http://ping.fm/AzZDZ

Energy tends to dissipate but focus tends to concentrate it into power.

There comes a time when one may no longer "age gracefully." Then you are chasing symptoms and stabilizing systems.

Mom is "medically stable" and is being sent from the hospital back to the nursing facility. PingPongMom returns.

Life is happening. Pay attention! :)

"If you make friends with yourself
you will never be alone." ~ Maxwell Maltz

It's a roller coaster ride in and out of the hospital. Ping Pong Mom, meet Ping Pong Doc. :)

A memorable Memorial Day weekend - Mom's back at the hospital for a return engagement. Awaiting further news.

How about a less noisy group than Rolling Thunder? Maybe Rolling Lightening? Brilliant and sparky! :)

Does your happiness depending upon any person, place or thing?

Hardening of the attitudes can be daunting to overcome - like trying to scramble a hardboiled egg.

The champion wins first, then walks into the arena. Everybody else walks into the arena and then tries to figure out what to do.~ Jim Fannin

Even in the darkest of moments there is always time for a little humor.

Digital media device usage in 0-8 year olds: http://bit.ly/rZ1h4a It's greater than you think!

"You do not have a future. You only have now." ~ Asara Lovejoy

When we die, nothing can be taken with us but the seeds of our life's work and our spiritual knowledge. ~ The Dalai Lama

While the virtual world is enticing, nothing can match the energy of face-to-face encounters.

Sometimes in caregiving there are no good options, just less bad ones.

Be very selective. Choose what you place in your heart and your mind.

One of my patients used to refer to me as "Dr. Pain." Eventually he changed to calling me "Dr. Feelgood." :)

"Shi" I'm Chinese means "developing things in flux" No doubt, these days "Shi happens." :)

"Despair is a mortal sin." - William F. Buckley

Free cat or dog treat at PetMac with your first checkin on Foursquare.

Almost became an SUV hood ornament moments ago as a guy raced out of a garage. Slow down, people!!! Relax...

At 88 yo, Dad got his driver's license renewed. He is upset, however, that it's only good until 2020. :)

Wow! Now that Mom is back to rehab from the hospital, she's talkin' up a storm. A dementia roller coaster ride for sure...

OK. I've refined my quote: "Pessimism costs. Optimism pays." There! Much better. ;)

OK, Apple enthusiasts. Is it really worth trading in my 3GS for the iPhone 4S?

Pessimism costs.

Optimism pays.

OK. Time to get back to afflicting the healed or healing the afflicted. Sometimes I get that mixed up. :)

Geek Chic: An Operating System for DNA - http://ping.fm/SRjzB via @FastCoExist

The Mark Zuckerberg Real-Time Wealth-o-Meter: http://ping.fm/zHyAj

Today Wallstreet looks even more like Atlantic City or Vegas. "Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen!" FB IPO

Meanwhile, back at the FB IPO... 30 minutes until Wallstreet whips itself into a frenzy to pump up the volume... :)

Clarity of thought and more balanced emotions are pretty great tools to have in a crisis.

Sugar can make you dumb. It can impair your thinking ability.

Just adjusted a patient who was having arm pain. She was concerned that she wouldn't be able to lift her umbrella drinks on vacation. :)

Whatever you eat or drink either helps you to build your body up or tear your body down. Cause and effect.

"I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed ." — Michael Jordan

Ha! Just got a call from the social worker at the hospital about Mom's future discharge. That's bound to be a good omen. :)

Bananas and cucumbers deemed "too sexual": http://bit.ly/yTOlCX

I think that they're called "The Golden Years" because you spent a lot of gold during those years.

Mom is somewhat stable at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. Aging is NOT for sissies!

Mom wasn't looking good so she's heading to the hospital now. Waiting for more info...

I'm on a Pancreas healing protocol to lessen the chance of octogenarian diabetes. (That's a mouthful!) :)

Up since 4:00 am. This will have to be a highly-caffeinated day at rehab as well as a high-octane road trip to DC!

Bad things happen in life. It's what you do next that counts.

Hunting down clothing options for Buffalo rather than "clothing optional." ;-)

My brain appears healthier these days. Better food choices makes it so. :)

Lately, I've been finding more people "acting out" rather than acting out of compassion.

Those who spread their hatred and venom never taste the sweet nectar of life.

Life presents innumerable opportunities to adapt. AdaptOrDie

If you eat out, here's a great site to help you to stay healthy: http://ping.fm/pycBn

42% in U.S. Obese by 2030 - http://lat.ms/IzHJzJ - No time to wait! Take action NOW!

A strategic thinker is a successful person.

Mom is being transferred from the hospital back to the rehab center later today. My dad is energized by this news. :)

Mom is finally getting some nutrition into her system and she is able to sit up in a chair today. BabySteps

According to my father, "The first 100 years is the toughest. After that it gets easier."

Mom's medical procedure is done. She's resting and recovering from anesthesia. She smiled and clapped when she saw my dad. Good times. :)

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Staying alive on 5-5.

How ironic! My mother doesn't swallow and my dieters swallow too much. :)

Somehow I thought Cinco de Mayo involved 5 tablespoons of mayonaise. Oops!

Being your parents' health care proxy is not an enjoyable status. Landmines abound...

Spilled sauerkraut in my VW a moment ago. Now it's a REAL German auto! :)

So many yellow bugs met their death on my windshield in Western & Central NY. Looks like repeats of opening scene of "Men in Black"

About to leave the warm and humid Buffalo weather for cooler DC weather. Bizarre. :-)

Unfortunately, today Dr. V. stands for Dr. Vertigo. On the bright side, it's mild. NoSiddenMoves

Mom's kidney function is improving and she's talking a bit more. Ping Pong Doc hopes to return to DC today. :)

Heading off to rehab and Mercy Hospital to evaluate parents' situation as well as cool down one family member. Long day ahead...

I'm flying back to Buffalo today. Stay tuned to the continuing adventures of the Human Ping Pong Ball.

OK boys and girls. Left Buffalo and drove to DC yesterday. Mom has acute renal failure and was sent to the hospital late last night.

Today's fortune cookie: "Perhaps you've been focusing too much on that one thing." Most probably.

Wow! Who flipped the winter switch?! It's 26 F. here in Buffalo!!!

About to make a rainy & potentially icy trip to Buffalo today. Not a fan of that pink on the weather map. FreezingRain

From my distant cousin, Ingo Vogelmann - Starlit Days: http://ping.fm/xhAbY via @youtube

You really can't "do it all." That's why I love to surround myself with highly-skilled people. :)

Heading to Williamsport PA in an hour to pick up my car with its rebuilt transmission. :) RoadTrip

Good to be back in DC even if it's not 82 outside. :)

Not as warm in DC as it was in Tampa. Metro seemed like a good idea compared to the huge taxi line at DCA but track work gets in the way...

Actually sitting on a plane on the ground at DFW. BabySteps ...

A tiny tasteless and soggy sandwich is better than no sandwich at all. DFW day...

When AmericanAirlines blames TSA and vice versa, nobody wins.

Possible takeover of American Airlines by USAirways would hike prices - http://ping.fm/giJ1j

Boy, oh boy. Third flight to Tampa is declared "100% full." Hope they're "100% wrong." DFW Follies. Might need to cancel hotel reservation

Less is more...more or less. :)

At 35,000 ft., your senses of smell and taste are diminished.

The contrast between the Singapore airport and DFW is dramatic. Worlds apart in more ways than one.

Just follow the bouncing passenger... DFW AmericanAirlines

Well that was a bust. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for the Standby Edition of Musical Gates at DFW. 12:45, anyone?

No. 10 on standby for a very full flight to Tampa. Not overly-optimistic right now. AmericanAirlines MusicalPlanes

A blessed, happy, joyous and fun-filled Friday to y'all... :)

Great examples of poor management abound at DFW today. Putting the "cuss" in customer service.

@Sisarina advised me to "just breathe." I think I have Sia's "Breathe" on my iPod Thanks Melanie and Steve Jobs!

And now for a 4 hr wait for a chance at standby. DFW + AmericanAirlines + TSA = Perfect Storm for Failure. Major capacity issues here.

TSA = transportation slowing agency fail

DFW - a terrible place out of which to fly. YDA only had 2 of 4 lanes open. Then opened 2 more after 35 min. Ridiculous. fail

Success in Dallas! Tampa bound today...

About to try "Twisted Texas Tea" for the first time. T-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.... :) DailyEnergy MakeItRain !!!

Dallas turns out to be a great place to do business. :-)

So much fun to be back in Texas exploring new places. DailyEnergy Please MakeItRain !!! :)

Mornin' from Dallas, y'all! Day One of "Who wants to be an investor in DailyEnergy Wellness Center?" MakeItRain

Late lunch in Dallas before running errands. A lovely Spring day in TX! MakeItRain DailyEnergy

Heading to Dallas today for a meeting with potential investors. MakeItRain DailyEnergy

Rather than resist, embrace the negative to get unstuck. Transformation

Focus on your limitations and they will limit you. Focus on your possibilities and they will become possible.

You can draw a bath, draw your weapon, and draw conclusions. All without a crayon. :)

"Out of all-inclusive, unconditional compassion comes the healing of all mankind." ~ Dr. David Hawkins

Hippitus Hoppitus ... EasterLatin

So what does it mean if the Easter Bunny sees his shadow today? GroundhogDayEasterMashup

Happy Easter! Christ-opher has also risen. :)

Exciting Easter Saturday. My car broke down half way to Buffalo. Autopsy in Williamsport Monday. Need a resurrection soon.

From our old friend, Big Al: "Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions." ~ Albert Einstein

"We are far more liable to catch the vices than the virtues of our associates." ~ Denis Diderot (Watch out for Peeps)

If you're a chiropractor, do you feel like the Blues Brothers that "We're on a mission from God."?

Patient: "Doc, it's my cross to bear." Me: "Put down that cross! Someone else needs the wood!" :)

New term for one dieter who indulged in too much Chinese & Mexican food as well as wine: Sino-Hispano-Wino

Despite forgetting to move my car last night, the Arlington parking police did NOT issue a ticket!!! TGIGF

Good Morning! And a Good Friday to one and all! TGIGF

Sadness in The Nickel City - The Buffalo Sabres playoff hopes end: http://bit.ly/I997mm via @TheBuffaloNews

Parental update: Both Mom and Dad are stable and making incremental progress in the walking department. Will see them Saturday.

You are what you eat... And you are what you absorb. Are you mostly chicken wings and donuts OR lean proteins and veggies?

GMOs & Transgenic Crops! Call the Food Cops! - http://bit.ly/HpjTbf via @nytimes

My sister reported that "Mom has a lot of Hootspa!" I mentioned that the spelling was Chutzpah. "HootSpa" would be a resort for owls. :)

My Mom apparently headed to the bathroom by herself around midnight at the rehab center causing 6 aids and nurses to scramble. :)

Am I willing to trade away some money or prestige for a happier life - to live my personal values?

Harvard Business Review says Work-Life Balance Highly Overrated: http://bit.ly/HhUfka /via @LisaByrne

Patient: "Thank you! I feel like a whole person!" Me: "Better than being half-assed." Is that wrong? ;-)

There's no latitude when it comes to the attitude of gratitude.

April 3rd?! Whatever happened to February and March?!

"Morning has broken..." (but I still think that it can be fixed.)

Does our desire to share in social media often trump good judgement?

If life is a moving target, then nothing ever stands still.

The 5th and 6th judges on NBC's TheVoice are missing tonight! Modesty?

The average German worker pays 8% of each paycheck for health insurance into a nonprofit. Employers pay 8% too. Healthcare Solidarity

My Mom says that after WW II, they outfitted the German U-boats with harpoons to go after whales. She said whales steaks were tasty.

Siri's Scottish problem: Can't understand a word they're saying. http://n.pr/AB8AW3 Apple iPhone

Crises are great opportunities to reevaluate your priorities and values.

Wow! Few experiences can rival organizing your parents' finances.

Odyssey Condo at 2001 15th St N is down to only 2 working elevators. I blame the HAL 9000 computer.

We are luminous beings. We are frozen light.

Going to a charity auction for pet shelters tonight. Wonder if those pets with opposable thumbs will use the gavels themselves. :)

One measure of civilization is the number of places to which you can walk. CarFree in Arlington

What is your favorite food and why is it significant to you?

Love yourself first. After all, you are the only one who will never leave you.

"Life is not fair, but it's good." ~ Jennifer Naughton

"Finely textured beef" Meat industry-speak for "pink slime". 15% of most ground beef.

Just got word that my Mom and Dad are off of thickened liquids. Healthy swallowing = Good times. :)

Life is not an endless stream of desserts. Eat your broccoli!

Would it really be such a bad idea if people where forced to buy broccoli? ;-)

"Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." ~ Albert Einstein

150 miles down, 250 to go... DC bound.

Managed to punch myself in the nose this morning. Travel CAN be dangerous! :)

"A goal should scare you a little, and excite you a lot." — Dr. Joe Vitale

Hot time in the new iPad tonight: http://ping.fm/WU5FO Apple Processor

Negative ideas in our minds are more like dragons rather than demons. Far easier to slay. :)

"Love is the pain of truly being alive." ~ Joseph Campbell

Successfully shuffled off to Buffalo. Next stop: Parental visit. Then frolicking. ;)

"So, aside from everything else, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"

"Invest three percent of your income in yourself (self-development) in order to guarantee your future." ~ Brian Tracy

"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death." ~ Albert Einstein

Lady Gaga collaborates with Harvard - http://hvrd.me/GCtHdG

When a situation is fluid, prepare to adapt your plans because it's hard to sculpt a liquid. :)

Tons of parental financial stuff to do in my "spare time" today. Organize your stuff so your kids don't have to! :)

Happy St Patrick's Day!!! :)

Arrived safely in "The Miami of the North" aka Buffalo, NY - fueling up before battle at rehab. BuffaloFolliesPartThree

If you eat a lot of crap and you think about a lot of crap, your life will be a load of crap.

75 degrees in Buffalo forecast for Monday in March! Guess those Mayans were right. 2012 EndOfTheWorld

70 degrees in Buffalo tomorrow! Guess I won't be packing my St Patty's Day long johns. ;)

I love my Apple products but it's more like "social drinking" rather than alcoholism. :)

Is there a 12-step program for Apple Addicts?

Sister has a fancy hotel this trip. I'm thinking "Bubbly green beer hot tub - The Irish Champagne of Hot Tubs!" Buffalo StPatricksDay

Another day, another opportunity to dive into the world of parental finances... AgingParents

Heading up to Buffalo tomorrow for Mom's 89th B-day on Monday... GoodTimes ;)

My father: "There's a fine line between genius and insanity and several members of this family cross it on a regular basis." Where am I?! ;)

Cardiac consultation day for Dad in Buffalo. Keeping my fingers (& eyes) crossed. "Beware the Ides of March!"

I remain leery of any business that touts "We treat you like family!" I wonder: "Do you like your family?" ;)

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

So far TDAmeritrade has delivered superior customer service compared to Fidelity.

OK Fidelity. Why won't you accept a NYS power of attorney when TDAmeritrade and #M&TBank will?!

Mom and Dad "semi-stable" at rehab center. New consult soon on a cardiac filter procedure for the elder Dr. V.

"You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out."
— Warren Buffett

Reconfiguring my parents' house for long-term care was not on my radar for 2012 resolutions.

"Gone Madigan" is one of the most hilarious DVDs I have ever seen. It's a mind-altering performance. :) DrugOfChoice

Excited to see @KathleenMadigan at the Birchmere tonight. She is my drug of choice. :)

"Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time." ~ Jim Rohn - So true.

"Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure." ~ Napoleon Hill

Happy International Women's Day to all my international (& domestic) women! ;)

"In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive." ~ Lee Iacocca

Tossing & turning over parents' post-rehab care. Nursing home vs 24/7 skilled care at home. Yuk...

After extra car repairs and multiple delays, I have safely delivered my body to the DC area. :)

Elephant Parade Singapore - Final Congregation Video: http://ping.fm/rV7al

The Making of Marina Bay Sands Hotel Singapore: http://ping.fm/J9eao Still one of my favorite videos. :)

I still marvel traveling Route 15 thru Central PA at the large number of country music stations, churches and adult bookstores. ;)

Car at repair shop now for wheel bearings, bushings, and 4-wheel alignment. Will be safe to drive tomorrow to DC. :)

Wow! 14 & snowing w/ -4 wind chill is pretty damn cold for Buffalo in March! Missing that balmy 32 of DC... TheresNoPlaceLikeHome

Springville, NY has 10 inches of snow from lake effect. Sunny and no snow here in Buffalo! WeatherGeek

Today's fortune cookie: "You can't expect to be a lucky dog of you're always growling."

POA is better than DOA. :) AgingParents

One POA down. One to go... StuffMyParentsNeverDiscussed

My father's greatest gift to me is an incurable case of optimism. Important now because he is in such a pessimistic state of mind.

Stay smart, fast and flexible and you'll thrive.

How would you like to be treated towards the end of your life?

In the midst of family crises, social media has really given me great ideas and protected my sanity. Thanks to you all of you!!! :-D

Parental Update: Both back in rehab. Ups & downs. Plenty of paperwork to keep me here thru Monday. Don't worry DC. I'll be back. :)

Happy Meteorological Spring Everybody!!! Equinox is coming soon! WearherGeek

Leapin' Lizards!!! Happy Leap Day!

Since Klout erroneously believes I am influential in Apple here's Steve Jobs on the iRack: http://ping.fm/1Y7bd

Yup. A night recalling air raid drills at P.S. 70 in the 1960s & our sadistic Viet Nam Sargent gym teacher. GoodTimes Buffalo

Grade school reminiscences re: stale Civil Defense food boxes stored in the school's locker room. So good for you in a nuclear disaster. :)

At Tim Horton's now feeding my sister's decals tea addiction. :)

So Dad made his jailbreak and my parents are reunited at rehab. Togetherness. <3

You think your gas prices are high? $1.44/liter in Montreal today - or $5.80/gal US

I believe in "safe fax." Always use a cover sheet. ;)

Great article on how we treat the elderly: http://ping.fm/tohIH Values

Dad's jailbreak from the hospital has been delayed in order to reduce swelling. He's always been swell to me. ;) (groans & chuckles)

Met a great nurse, Ezra, father of 3 & former restaurant mgr who really knows customer service. A gem at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.

Dad's perking up at Mercy Hospital and is likely to be discharged tomorrow back to a rehab reunion with his wife! :)

Holy cow! I just had the startling realization that today was not Monday! Living on hospital time...

If it's true that whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, soon only kryptonite will affect me. :)

A lack of planning can cause a lot of trouble later in life. Get your papers in order to save your family from turmoil.

Ever get the feeling that you're juggling 3 balls and one of them is On Fire?!?!

I offered my blood for my dad's transfusions but they didn't want it. Might be filled with super powers. ;)

Discovered a birthday cupcake in my father's closet at rehab. Best sister ever!!! :)

Each of my parents is more than 6 years older than Oscar. Pretty amazing... :)

Nurse: "I need to take your temperature." Dad: "Will you give it back?" Any questions as to where I get my sense of humor? :)

After the ER to ICU transfer, I think that lunch will be in order. Hospital + birthday = strange combo ;)

Heading up to "The Penthouse" shortly. 8th floor ICU. BuffaloFollies

Unsecured wifi is like crack to me. Just can't get enough. :)

Heading to rehab for my birthday. I feel so Hollywood... ;)

Ideal Protein presentation over. Shuffling off to Buffalo in the early am. BuffaloFollies Part Deux

Privacy is just an illusion: http://ping.fm/sb57X On Target

On the bright side, running up and down the hospital stairs for 9 days made my legs stronger. :)

INR PT test is used to determine the clotting tendency of blood, in the measure of warfarin (Coumadin) dosage. WNYclotclub

Back to the office for Ideal Protein dieters & patients. Taking the "die" out of diet. :)

Just when you think that you've got life all figured out, it throws you a curve ball. Swing at it anyway! :)

Thank you Jesus, Mohammed, Confucius, Zoraster, Zeus, and everybody else worth praying to that my mom assigned me as her health care proxy!

OK Sears. You said your guy would be here to fix the washing machine in an 8-12 window. It's 2:22 pm Epic Fail

"In economics the majority is always wrong." ~ John Kenneth Galbraith - Cuz contrarians nearly always win. :)

Why be optimistic? Because pessimism is the prevailing mode of thought and I've always been a contrarian. :)

Nothing like the fires of experience can temper your knowledge into wisdom.

7 hr 25 min (390 miles) later... Back in the DC area. HumanPingPongBall

Shuffling off to DC shortly. See you on Saturday, Buffalo! HumanPingPongBall

Woke up to find my laundry dried and folded! My sister, Michele, is the best laundry elf in NY! :-)

Hope to be in DC late tomorrow but back in Buffalo on Saturday. About to experience what it's like to be a human ping pong ball. :)

My sister Michele comes for a brief visit today. Will introduce her to the rehab staff as one of the sane Vogelmanns. :)

I have a new definition for ADD: Access. Discuss. Decide.

Ram Dass has said "Be Here Now" - My new version: "Beer! Here! Now!" Enlightenment

You can actually find something good at MacDonalds besides a salad - Wifi !!! :)

So my dad just woke up from a deep sleep and said, "Such shenanigans..." Couldn't have put it better myself. :)

Heading back into rehab with OJ form my Dad (not the former Bills running back) and jerky for me. (how apropos)

No insurance company exec should ever get a $40 million bonus! HealthcareUSA

Songs playing my mind: "I've Got You Babe" and "I Don't Want to Go to Rehab." GroundhogDay BuffaloFollies

Transportation company wants payment up front. Since forgetting my wallet in DC, had to convince them to accept a business check.

OK. Now Mom is way too lucid (and demanding)! Far better than "unresponsive." :) BackToRehab (soon?)

"My father bought a lot of books because he had a book warehouse." ~ Eva Marie Vogelmann (lucid at last) DrinkMoreWater

Mom's back at Mercy Hospital. Was totally unresponsive at rehab but she's responding here. GroundhogDay

What's the day after yesterday? TomorrowNeverComes

Wait a second! If "tomorrow is another day", what was yesterday?!

I have been told by three people that "tomorrow is another day." 15 min to go... Thank goodness!

Hamburger in Hamburg, NY. Had to do it. :)

Running out of adrenalin. No coffee yet today. Maybe Tim Horton can save me! :)

Now that I've become my parents' stylist, how about "The Christopher Vogelmann Project" on Bravo ? :)

Today's fortune cookie: "The way to get to the top is to get off your bottom." Love it! GottaGoToRehab

Gotta get clothes for my parents. Now I'm their stylist! - NextRealityShow

News Flash: Mom and Dad are about to see each other for the first time in 9 days! Lunch. :)

Dad is out of isolation! Now we can reunite my parents for the anniversary they missed last week! :)

"I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants." ~ A. Whitney Brown, former SNL writer

As I tell my caregiver patients, "Do unto yourself as you do unto others."

5 hours of sleep beats the 3 from the night before. Busy day ahead. Fingers (& eyes) crossed.

Never trust a person who won't smile in family photos!!! Never ever!!!

"When you haven't a clue, try Autumn View." ~ my new rehab tagline :)

So weird to be lost in WNY. Been away too long. Autumn View bound.

Mom is on her way out to Autumn View in Hamburg, NY. Dad is off to ultrasound to determine why his arm is swelling up. BuffaloFollies

Dad's departure time (his ride, not his demise) has been rescheduled from 1 to 4. Mom *might* catch the 2:30 ambulance. BuffaloFollies

Bouncing from floor to floor to make sure the nurses treat my parents well. ShuttleDiplomacy

Just a shame that my parents can't share a cab. Two ambulances 4 hrs apart?!

Moving Day for my parents. Hospital to rehab where they will hopefully be roommates.

With great confidence my brother just declared, "We made lemons out of lemonade!" Retry tomorrow. LOL

Leaving the hospital before 8. Feels like I'm playing hooky! :)

If you run around quickly with a clipboard in the hospital, people think you work here. Lots of people... :)

Hospital parking ramp humor: "I'm 6C and I know it." ;)

Always get an advocate if you're hospitalized! Always!!! PSA

The whole rehab-nursing home selection has me baffled. It's like trying to choose one restaurant for all of your meals.

Anyone out there have any advice on selecting rehab/nursing homes in WNY? Stat!

Love the fact that my mom owned Google but doesn't know how to use it.

Fighting fires one hour at a time. MercyHospitalFollies Buffalo

"Opportunities are seldom labeled." ~ John H. Shield

Aging parent tip: When the current to the fridge has been off for awhile, it makes cleaning it out so much easier. :) Buffalo Follies

Back in action at Mercy Hospital for another day of festivities. LordHaveMercy

Steak fajita omelette at Gardenview in West Seneca, NY. Breakfast of multilingual caregivers. :)

Whoops... Spoke too soon. My dad picked up a secondary infection in ICU. Now in isolation unit. WhenItRainsItPours

I'm still thinking of escaping to the hospital cafeteria for "linner" - where the missing lunch meets up with dinner. ;)

"Islands of Sanity" - My future book title ;)

My mom & dad are slowly improving. Dad has been moved from ICU to floor 5. He's having dinner now. Beef goulash. Yum.

Thinking that it might be a good time for a nap before the 4:30 am CAT Scan Jamboree...

Apparently for my father I'm a cross between a morale-booster and a mind-altering substance. :) CardiacFollies in Buffalo

Miracle of Miracles! WiFi in the ICU! Mercy Hospital Rocks :)

I occasionally think of myself as a verb. More action that way. ;) RandomHospitalThoights

Note to self: Next time, remember your wallet and to pack underwear. NotGonnaWearDadsBoxers !!!

My mom is her usually feisty self. Keeps wanting to leave her hospital room. Do we get a discount with two here at once? MercyHospital

Dad's been transferred to ICU to evaluate, stabilizer BP, & combat an infection. Color starting to come back.

Echocardiogram Day! "And the beat goes on..."

Memo to self: Never wait until Dansville , NY to discover your wallet is missing. Thank God for quarters in the ashtray Diesel

Another day, another 400 miles to go. Shuffle off to Buffalo...

So now that both of my parents have been taken to the hospital, we can relax for a moment. Shuffling of to Buffalo soon...

"Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into." ~ Wayne Dyer

Money may love speed but speed loves to spend money. FedEx overnight overpriced

Just cuz your team didn't win, doesn't mean you can't have a Super Week! :)

Low protein diets cause loss of muscle mass - WSJ - http://ping.fm/FLg7Y

The Venn diagram of Reality TV: http://ping.fm/ao4Yh

Often Thirst Masquerades as Hunger. If hungry, drink water first. If still hungry 15 min later. Eat something. HealthyHabits

"Embrace the physical as well as the digital worlds." ~ Dr. V.

If you "Like" healthy foods on Facebook but don't eat 'em, you'll probably only get "digital health." ;) HealthyHabits

Plus, you need 64 oz. of water per day Minimum for general health and well-being. :) HealthyHabits

Remember: that larger the "cup" of java, the larger your additional glass of water. HealthyHabits

That's One Additional cup of water for every 8 oz. of coffee you drink. NOT for a whole MUG of coffee. HealthyHabits

Love my organic coffee but it still dehydrates. 1 glass of water for each cup you drink. healthyhabits

More than 60% of U.S. adults are overweight and more than 30% are obese, defined as having a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher.

Make dramatic changes in children's cardiovascular profiles by just changing their foods. Food = medicine.

Listening to a conference call on changing atrial fibrillation with Ideal Protein diet. Powerful stuff!

7 Foods Experts Just Won't Eat: http://ping.fm/NV52p CaveatEmptor

Does having more than you need make you happy?

An exciting afternoon of patients here in Temple Hills, MD office today. mobile chiropractor

Google has the urge to merge. All health care organizations need a social profile: http://bit.ly/zfl46M

Do we have to control others in order to be happy?

Be the architect and general contractor of your dreams but never be afraid to enlist others to help you get them built. :)

Busy day ahead - dieters, fundraising and a radio show to do. Hope you all have a wonderful Saturday! :)

Move over Kevin Bacon! FB study says 6 degrees of separation down to 4.74 http://bit.ly/rpkADD

"If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." ~ Dale Carnegie

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage." ~ Dale Carnegie

Write this on your white board or fridge: "Today is Money Day!" Happy Money Day, y'all! :)

Although we live in turbulent times, our attitudes can still be calming.

No is often the word that is followed by "Next!" :)

Herding cats: http://ping.fm/qnxNA Still one of my fav Super Bowl ads - Branding, however, didn't work. getbranded

Face to face is the premium place. Making cold calls today! :)

Happy Chinese New Year to everyone - especially my Singapore friends! :)

"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm." ~ Abraham Lincoln

And, of course, along those lines, here's a random site that's just a little bit scary: http://ping.fm/nb70l Pokey

Q: If Gumby and Pokey got into a fight, who would emerge victorious? Random VoicesInMyHead

Use social media to leverage your rapport skills, not to replace them.

Can most Americans actually decipher XLVI ???

Now that I have no horse in Super Bowl XLVI, I'm looking forward to the commercials.

The World Bank notes Singapore as the easiest place in the world to do business. No Great Recession there.

"In my head, I always make perfect sense." ~ Dr. V. (others may not share this perception) :)

Lean proteins & low-carb veggies: the secret to safe fat loss. The research was done at Harvard way back in 1972. 40 yrs ago!

About to do my Ideal Protein workshop in Alexandria. Bring on the dieters!!! :)

"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest." ~ Mark Twain

What's the one New Year's resolution that you've kept so far?

"Fear of rejection is a sign of neediness -specifically, the need to be liked." ~ Jim Camp

"Influence = Inspiration + Interdependence" ~ Dr. V. ;)

"You need to be a better doer, not just an information chewer." ~ Dr. V.

"We have met the enemy and he was looking back in the mirror at me today." ~ Dr. V.

"Thoughts are sending out that magnetic signal that is drawing the parallel back to you." ~ Dr. Joe Vitale

About to roll out Qnique's GoMobile Strategy Initiative. Stay tuned! It's gonna be a wild ride! :)

Watch this! "And then it will really be a good day." http://ping.fm/PvgPx

"Always desire to learn something useful." ~ Sophocles

"Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets." ~ Nido Qubein

Burst water heater on the second floor sending torrent into office. IndoorNiagaraFalls

Office FLOODING from the Ceiling!!! Yikes! Abandon Ship!!!

"All you have to do is know where you're going. The answers will come to you of their own accord." ~ Earl Nightingale

An enlightening read - 15 Crazy Things Things About Vaginas: http://ping.fm/Qo1IT

"Get busy living, or get busy dying." ~ Andy Dufresne (The Shawshank Redemption)

Press on, everyone! It's more about the journey than the destination...

What is YOUR plan and road map for 2012? Do you have the courage to press on your path? Will you reach your destination?'

"All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination." ~ Earl Nightingale