by design | Aug 14, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
Fifth Column By Dr. Jim Ferguson For the first thirty years of my life, I was busy growing up, getting an education. Then I was focused on getting married, starting a medical practice and a family to pay much attention to world events and politics. I do remember my...
by design | Aug 7, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
Grandchildren are jewels in the crown of the aging. Proverbs 17:6 By Dr. Jim Ferguson As a writer, I think a lot about words. Like the tools of a car mechanic, words are my tools for communication. Body language is important, but words are more precise and nuanced....
by design | Jul 31, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words. Philip K. Dick By Dr. Jim Ferguson I realize it’s challenging to discern the truth these days. Some might even argue, “What difference at this point does it make?”...
by design | Jul 24, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
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...
by design | Jul 17, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
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...
by design | Jul 10, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
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...