From source to tap: Where our drinking water comes from
When we get thirsty we turn on our taps and voilà, a nice refreshing glass of water appears before us. Having around-the-clock access to safe and reliable drinking water requires huge investments of time and money, but rarely do we consider the source or the value of water.
Dying Patient’s Request for Medical Cannabis
Last August, I was called to help a man with his dying wishes. He had three. The first was to go to Zen Hospice in San Francisco for his final days. The second was that a Tibetan Llama accompany him with prayers and chanting for the last part of his journey, and the third was for medical cannabis so that he could reduce his reliance on prescribed opiates and die with a “clear mind.”