Jothy Rosenberg is one of the most recognizable people who rides the Pan-Mass Challenge. There aren’t many one-legged cyclists on the road, after all.

Just recently, he published an autobiography, entitled “Who Says I Can’t: A two-time cancer-surviving amputee and entrepreneur who fought back, survived and thrived”.

Thirty-five years ago, Jothy ( Read more... )

I usually start feeling apprehensive even before I’ve finished the Pan-Mass Challenge ride. I guess most people would wonder why, since I’m on the verge of completing a noteworthy physical achievement that also represents a meaningful contribution to cancer research. I have three reasons.

The first is the easiest: the PMC takes place the first ( Read more... )

I recently read Rachel Naomi Remen’s book “Kitchen Table Wisdom”, wherein the author relates the story of how she went from her purely intellectual orientation as a physician to a more spiritual place, as well as the stories of other people she came into contact with that inspired her.


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As noted earlier in this journal, I've recently embarked upon a study of ( Read more... )

Having already developed a strong personal philosophy outside of any structured study, I bought the book ( Read more... )

Back on 1/13, I read the book "Conversations with God", which Inna had given me. I thought I should include my reaction here. The book had an interesting premise, but it was also very repetitive and not exactly written for someone like me. However, I did find nine substantive concepts to take away. They were:

1. Act out of your highest thought ( Read more... )