Walking the Talk…….

San Francesco d’Assisi: Regula Primitiva ~ To follow the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ and to walk in his footsteps.

Strep Pyogenes….Clean Your Sores

“Streptococcus pyogenes is not a bacteria that should be taken lightly. Many people carry the bacteria without incident, however it has the potential to cause both mild and severe diseases. Streptococcus pyogenes has claimed many lives, including that of Muppet’s creator, Jim Henson.” more

Above: My son’s foot/ankle post surgery to save his foot. A simple blister on his left heel form ill fitting shoes became infected and within 24 hours he was at risk of losing his left leg/foot. Clean your wounds!!! MRSA gets lots of deserved attention, but there are other bad critters out there the consume the immune system.

While fishing at Christmas Island (Kiritamati), I wore ill fitting flats boots. Abrasion from sand/grit wore several wounds on my left foot. That plus having to wade in sewage/bacteria filled water to board/exit the boats back at camp ultimately caused strep pyogenes in the top of my left foot. Fortunately for me, my case was lighter and hit me as I arrived back in Oregon. The next day, I was in the ER seeking help as the sores oozed. Wash your wounds! 

Confused

“Much unhappiness has come into the world because of bewilderment and things left unsaid.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky

“How dreadful…to be caught up in a game and have no idea of the rules.”  Caroline Stevermer

Looking Up….Clouds Moving

Amen Brother

“I carry my own church about under my own hat, said I. Bricks and mortar won’t make a staircase to heaven. I believe with your Master that the human heart is the best temple.” Arthur Conan Doyle

privacy

We are rapidly entering the age of no privacy, where everyone is open to surveillance at all times; where there are no secrets from government. William O. Douglas (1966)

“All human beings have three lives: public, private, and secret.” Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez

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