by Matthew Rehrl MD | Health
Fours weeks and one day out, I am finally hiking again! Sure, I only went 40 minutes, but for me it was every bit as eventful as a Mount Rainier climb. Now, I am using hiking poles. These have the benefit of giving added stability, a full body work out, and muscular...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy, Play
About twice a month I buy a $5-$10 lottery ticket (usually Powerball or Mega-Millions). On a rational, financial basis I am aware this is not a sound financial decision. Over time, I am much more likely to lose money than to win it. So why do a buy them? For two...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
The author Steven Pressfield—one of my writing role models—says there is a force in the universe called the “Resistance” that actively opposes all creative people in pursuit of their goals and dreams. It’s a force which isn’t just trying to slow them down...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
My wife and I have an old cardboard box in the middle of our living room floor. It is next to our brand new sectional sofa. Our cat, Roo, loves this little box. He sleeps in it, he plays in it, and he hangs out in it. I suspect he enjoys it so much because it has what...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing
I had a discussion with someone the other day who is frustrated with the unwritten “rule” that authors shouldn’t submit children’s books with talking animals. This person contends that there are plenty of examples of best-selling children’s books with talking...
