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I having to make a choice I would definately choose mental fitness. Look at what Stephen Hawking has accomplished. That being said we are responsible for taking care of our bodies as best we can. Physical activity brings oxygen to the brain.

There is a phenomenon with human beings, human behavior if you will, that has always intrigued me. It is a near universal willingness to come to the aid of others, very often strangers, who have been in accidents or are in the midst of some kind of disaster. How often do we read about complete strangers putting their own life in jeopardy to rescue others. Someone will rush into a burning...

It wasn’t on the fire ground or an accident, or even on the dangerous interstate highway—there were no warning signs—just a physical that the fire station requires. The chief is always asking if everyone went for their physical; and the answer is normally, “yes” or “I have an appointment.” I was one of the lucky ones. I have been a volunteer firefighter for Greenfield Township...

January 27, 2009 Yesterday, I had a hard time getting dressed. My neck and shoulder were in excruciating pain. I couldn't find any medicine to help so continued on my way to work. There, I expressed by hurt to my boss with the knowledge that this was caused by overuse last week stuffing envelopes. She recommend that I go to the hospital and we would file a claim with Workmen's Comp. I left not...

While walking the beach this afternoon, I passed several small children, probably between ages 2 to 5, playing in the shallow water while their mothers watched on. There was no doubt in my mind that those children were very much aware of and attached to their mothers. Then it struck me - kids and dogs (canines if you prefer) are so much alike. Fortunately, I am writing this far away from any...