Right and Wrong

No man is an island, entire of itself; any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. John Donne By Dr. Jim Ferguson I didn’t know him, but my friend did. In fact, they worked together caring for patients. Any untimely death is a tragedy, but when it...

Timely Thoughts

Timely Thoughts Change your thoughts and you change the world. Norman Vincent Peale By Dr. Jim Ferguson Time is an interesting concept. Science shows that we exist in a reality of three spatial dimensions and time. As an example, I am just shy of 5-foot 8-inches...

Civil War 2.0

It is time to stand up, step up and speak up; we have a country to save. General Michael T. Flynn By Dr. Jim Ferguson What a relief that “pride” month is over. I do not celebrate the exhibitionists and activists who have unfortunately become the face of the gay...

Everything Changes

Everything Changes Good sense is the foundation of all good writing. Samuel Kirkham By Dr. Jim Ferguson The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, coined the term “panta rhei,” which translates into English as “everything changes.” When I was practicing medicine, The...

Triads

Triads A man’s rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box. Abolitionist Frederick Douglas By Dr. Jim Ferguson Years ago, I wrote about my affinity for the number three. No, I am not a numerologist, but I see the wisdom in this...

America on Trial

America on Trial “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” By Dr. Jim Ferguson As I begin this essay,...