I have to do my monthly blog update on my rotation. Right now I am just finishing Geriatrics, which means "old people medicine". It has been a surprisingly great experience and made me a little less afraid to get old in some ways and in others a little more afraid. Dementia is one of the common things people think about with aging and there was a lot of it. Most people have experienced it before in one form or another, from grandparents to even great great aunts.
We watched an HBO documentary video last week on Dementia and it made such a lasting impression on me I thought I would share it. It is long, but awesome, so grab some popcorn. You have to at least watch the guy who whistles with advanced dementia, but is able to get up and perform an old song he wrote perfectly. The ending is extremely heart wrenching, too. I may have shed a tear....or balled my eyes out.
Enjoy! Make sure to watch the second part that plays after the first segment...that is where the whistling man is.
http://www.hbo.com/alzheimers/memory-loss-tapes.html
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Frankie Valli!
Last Saturday my mom and I went to see Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Starlight. Most of you know I love oldies. He is definitely my favorite. I love every song. I fell in love after seeing Jersey Boys, the Broadway musical based on the life and climb to success of the Four Seasons. You must see it if you haven't. If a guy is going to see a musical, that is the one to see. You will be surprised at how many songs you know every word to.
Here is a list of their hits: "Sherry" is my favorite.
Frankie! He' still got it. Sounds the exact same.
The back up singers were not bad on the eyes.
Here is a list of their hits: "Sherry" is my favorite.
- 1962: "Sherry", peaked at #1 on Billboard Hot 100
- 1962: "Big Girls Don't Cry", #1
- 1963: "Walk Like a Man, #1
- 1963: "Ain't That a Shame", #22
- 1963: "Candy Girl", #3/"Marlena", #36
- 1964: "Dawn (Go Away)", #3
- 1964: "Stay", #16
- 1964: "Ronnie", #6
- 1964: "Alone", #28
- 1964: "Rag Doll, #1
- 1964: "Save It for Me", #10
- 1964: "Big Man in Town", #20
- 1965: "Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye)", #12 ("Bye Bye Baby" on initial release)
- 1965: "Girl Come Running", #30
- 1965: "Let's Hang On!", #3
- 1965: "Don't Think Twice", #12
- 1966: "Working My Way Back to You", #9
- 1966: "Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'bout Me)", #13
- 1966: "I've Got You Under My Skin", #9
- 1966: "Tell It to the Rain", #10
- 1967: "Beggin'", #16
- 1967: "Can't Take My Eyes off You", #2
- 1967: "C'mon Marianne", #9
- 1967: "Watch the Flowers Grow", #30
- 1968: "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", #24
- 1975: "Who Loves You", #3
- 1975: "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)", #1
- 1994: "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)", #14 (remixed dance version)
Frankie! He' still got it. Sounds the exact same.
The back up singers were not bad on the eyes.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Race Weekend!
This weekend I declare race weekend. Saturday morning, was the Hospital Hill run and a 200 mile mountain bike trail race. Tomorrow is the big 1/2 IronMan. I would like to call myself a professional observer. I know all the spots to be when my athletes come by and all the tricks of the trade to getting a good spot to observe and cheering on the athletes.
This morning Brian and I went out to watch the Hospital Hill run. Our good friend, Jeff Miller, was doing the 1/2 marathon. Also out there was Brittany Carter and Danny Kanatzer doing the 10k. Let's just say they all did an amazing job. I am sure Britt will be filling everyone in on her blog about the race. BRian and I had a blast cheering on the runners. I was amazed to see so many little kids running it. I mean at 6 years old, I was watching cartoons or playing nitendo on a Saturday morning. There are a coupe, I sweat 5 year olds decked out in dryfit t-shirts and sweat bands, cruising along like they were out for a nice morning jog. Are you kidding me? As far as the race goes, Jeff got a time of 1:32, which will assure him a good spot in the Chicago marathon (you have to get under 1:35 to qualify for a lead spot in the race).
After the race Jeff wasn't feeling well (it was extremely humid) and was pretty dehydrated so we followed him to the medic tent. There were at least 3 people in there in pretty bad shape that had to get taken to the hospital, and more runners were getting wheeled in left and right from the finish line. Brian and I were in the tent helping Jeff, when a worker comes over and yells and Brian and I to leave (even after we had helped them move people to stretchers and such...plus we are 4th year med students...we may know a thing or two to help). Apparently no one was allowed in there. As we are walking out, he grabs Brian's waist and starts pushing him. Brian turns around, "like why the hell are you pushing me?" The guy must have gotten intimidated by Brian's tall skinny frame and yelled, "SECURITY!" We couldn't believe it. Really? Brian and I need to be controlled by security. "Security" comes strolling over and rolls their eyes when Brian and I tell them we are the ones causing a "ruckus". Think that guy overreacted much. Sheesh!
Anyways, in other race news...Brian's brother, Garret, was doing a 200 mile race today. He is a pro mountain biker and was attempting to make it all the way this year. The race is not a road race it is a trail race, meaning through rocks and dirt and other elements. Sounds like fun right? He will hopefully update about the race on his blog, Seagato. Let's just say it sounds like it was hot and horrible. I will be surprised if anyone actually finished on a day like today.
Tomorrow is the big 1/2 IronMan. My brother, Chris, is doing the race for the second time and Brian is doing it for the first time. I am so nervous for them, but I know they will do amazing. Gotta get up at 4:30 to make it to Lawrence in time for the start. Good night!
P.S. Went to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons concert with Gail/Mom tonight. Amazing! More on that later.
This morning Brian and I went out to watch the Hospital Hill run. Our good friend, Jeff Miller, was doing the 1/2 marathon. Also out there was Brittany Carter and Danny Kanatzer doing the 10k. Let's just say they all did an amazing job. I am sure Britt will be filling everyone in on her blog about the race. BRian and I had a blast cheering on the runners. I was amazed to see so many little kids running it. I mean at 6 years old, I was watching cartoons or playing nitendo on a Saturday morning. There are a coupe, I sweat 5 year olds decked out in dryfit t-shirts and sweat bands, cruising along like they were out for a nice morning jog. Are you kidding me? As far as the race goes, Jeff got a time of 1:32, which will assure him a good spot in the Chicago marathon (you have to get under 1:35 to qualify for a lead spot in the race).
After the race Jeff wasn't feeling well (it was extremely humid) and was pretty dehydrated so we followed him to the medic tent. There were at least 3 people in there in pretty bad shape that had to get taken to the hospital, and more runners were getting wheeled in left and right from the finish line. Brian and I were in the tent helping Jeff, when a worker comes over and yells and Brian and I to leave (even after we had helped them move people to stretchers and such...plus we are 4th year med students...we may know a thing or two to help). Apparently no one was allowed in there. As we are walking out, he grabs Brian's waist and starts pushing him. Brian turns around, "like why the hell are you pushing me?" The guy must have gotten intimidated by Brian's tall skinny frame and yelled, "SECURITY!" We couldn't believe it. Really? Brian and I need to be controlled by security. "Security" comes strolling over and rolls their eyes when Brian and I tell them we are the ones causing a "ruckus". Think that guy overreacted much. Sheesh!
Anyways, in other race news...Brian's brother, Garret, was doing a 200 mile race today. He is a pro mountain biker and was attempting to make it all the way this year. The race is not a road race it is a trail race, meaning through rocks and dirt and other elements. Sounds like fun right? He will hopefully update about the race on his blog, Seagato. Let's just say it sounds like it was hot and horrible. I will be surprised if anyone actually finished on a day like today.
Tomorrow is the big 1/2 IronMan. My brother, Chris, is doing the race for the second time and Brian is doing it for the first time. I am so nervous for them, but I know they will do amazing. Gotta get up at 4:30 to make it to Lawrence in time for the start. Good night!
P.S. Went to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons concert with Gail/Mom tonight. Amazing! More on that later.
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