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.