“The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” — Steve Young, Hall of Fame quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers My favorite time of the year kicks off tonight with the opening of the 106th regular season of the NFL,…
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” — Seneca Labor Day on Sept. 1 marks the end of summer and the start of a new school year. For me, it’s always symbolized new beginnings, particularly regarding my health. I cherish the anticipation of a fresh start. While change…
“You can’t lose something you never had.” — Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson), from the 2003 movie “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days“ I write about several topics in this “Brave Butterfly” column: my hatred of hypoparathyroidism; my kids and family; sports (49ers season is…
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” — Forrest (Tom Hanks), from the 1994 movie “Forrest Gump” When I wrote most of this column on Sunday, I’d been confined to my hospital bed at Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Florida for…
“It was amazing. It was a great feeling, a feeling that can only come once in your lifetime, so I’m definitely taking in this moment. I’m very appreciative.” — Ji’Ayir Brown, San Francisco 49ers safety, reacting to being drafted in the third round as the 87th pick in the 2023…
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” — A.A. Milne Summer is a time for escapades. From mountains to oceans and many places in between, life is an adventure meant to be lived, not passed by. I live each day fully, soaking…
“Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but doesn’t get you anywhere.” — From the film “Van Wilder” I’ve been sitting a lot lately. I’ve watched every new show and movie released in the last six weeks. Ever since my sweet dog Princess Leia passed…
“There is no table of contents in the Book of Life. We don’t know if we’re at the beginning of a new chapter, or the end of a story. Which is why we must be grateful every time the page turns.” — From the 2016 movie “War Dogs” Life is…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with acupuncture. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. “Isn’t it funny? The truth just sounds different.” — Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) from the 2000 movie “Almost Famous” Monday morning…
“Bumpy roads often lead to beautiful places.” — MLB coach Dave Martinez Living with hypoparathyroidism has been quite the adventure. It’s shown me that life is full of twists and turns that don’t come with a road map. Symptoms can emerge without warning, leading to unexpected health…
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