Do You Practice Feng Shui?

I was looking at my old files the other day. I found the following blog I wrote a couple of year ago still interesting and relevant. I hope you agree!

davidbkatague.blogspot.com/2012/12/do-you-practice-feng-shui.html

GrandParents Day-No One Cares!

Last Sunday, September 9 was GrandParents Day for the year 2018. As expected most grand children really do not care unless they are reminded by their parents. Here's a repost of my blog on this subject.

https://lifeinus1960present.blogspot.com/search?q=grand+parents+day

What I Learned about the Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Macrine had been under the care of a physical therapist(PT) for the last 8 weeks. Macrine's mobility has improved quite a lot and today she did a few steps with the walker under the able supervision of her PT (C) employed by Blossom Ridge Home Care(BRHC) Agency. I am very please with the PT (C) performance that I reported it to her supervisor. I believe she will get a free Star Buck coffee with my call.

C excellent performance made me curious of what kind of training C had. She informed me she has a doctorate degree in Physical therapy (DPT). She is new to BRHC and just completed her 90 day probation last week and now a permanent employee of BRHC. C informed me she has a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology* and took her another three years to get her DPT complete with a doctoral thesis.

Here's a summary of what I learned about DPT versus the standard Ph.D program such as my Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Illinois.

"The practice of physical therapy is quickly advancing and moving into new realms. This is an exciting period of growth and development in this profession. The changes in health care delivery, social demographics, and globalization of health care are perfect opportunities for physical therapists to take on new and emerging roles in our health care system and to provide leadership in the field. As the profession forges ahead, a question arises: Is it time to discuss the idea of a “clinical doctorate” as the requirement for entry level to practice?

A clinical doctorate (or “practice doctorate”) programme is an entry-level degree that prepares students with the competencies required to enter clinical practice and become eligible for licensure. In physical therapy, this is often called the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. It differs from a PhD, where the focus is on research and the production of original scholarly work, and from a “post-professional doctorate” or “advanced practice doctorate,” which offers study in advanced or specialized clinical competencies to professionals who have graduated with another entry-level qualification, such as a bachelor's or master's degree".

For more information on DPT read the following: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3076909/

*One of my grand daughters graduated last April with a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology. She plans to pursue a Masters Degree from UC Davis this year.

Two National Parks and Three States in Fourteen Hours

Bryce Canyon National Park

Macrine and I just experienced one of the best vacation we had since my retirement. For one week we stayed in Las Vegas, NV at the Polo Towers -under our time exchange program with International Interval, Inc. One day, we took a mini bus tour which lasted for 14 hours. The bus picked us up at Polo Towers about 6:30AM. Our first rest stop was at an Indian Reservation along I-15 N, where Macrine purchased two cartoons of cigarettes tax free and we had a chance to have coffee. We also had a packed breakfast, orange juice, muffins and energy bars provided by the tour company, Sweet Tours.


Macrine at the Visitor Center, Zion National Park

Here's a video of Zion National Park:https://youtu.be/HEZ3WyAUPZM

By the time we reached Zion National Park it was about 10:30AM. Along the way, our guide and driver relates to us ( eleven passengers), the history of Las Vegas, the fauna and flora of the area, the desert and rock formations that made this area so majestic and stunning. After our arrival, our tour driver parked at the Visitor Center. We took the park's bus( private cars not allowed) inside the canyon, stopping at several scenic point stops to take pictures. We did not have time to walk, since we still have to go to Bryce Canyon. The bus tour took about 60 minutes. Zion is indeed spectacular. We saw colorful canyons, forested mesas, and sandstone cliffs so high and indeed stunning and spectacular views. After the tour, we went back to the Visitor Center where our packed lunch of roast beef sandwiches was waiting for us. During lunch we exited the Park via the East Entrance- the Zion Mt Carmel Highway. We passed one of the longest tunnel in the US. By the time we reached the vicinity of Bryce Canyon ( with a photo stop at Red Canyon) it was about 2:00PM. We stopped at Ruby' Gift Shop, just outside the entrance of the Park for souvenirs and mandatory bath room break.


Then we started our two hours tour of the Park. First we stopped at Bryce Point, took some pictures, walked near the rim of the canyon and stayed there for about 15 minutes. If you have vertigo, this is not the place for you.
Macrine at Bryce Point

Our driver took us to Inspiration Point( second stop) and more picture taking and views to feast your eyes with the stunning scenery. We have an option to walk for 45 minutes from Inspiration to Sunset Point(last stop) or ride in the bus with our driver. If you hiked you will have a closer look at the Hoodoo's. Macrine and I decided not to hike as both of us have already aching feet from our walk at the Fashion Mall in Las Vegas and along the Strip Casinos the day before. We waited for the hikers until 4:00PM at Sunset Point. There, Macrine and I took more pictures and again the view was fantastic, and spectacular. Here's a video of Bryce Canyon National Park:

https://youtu.be/mn7Zv1ZNF4s

The Hoodoos
We were able to take pictures of the Hoodoos. Hoodoos are just pillar of rocks shaped like human beings. The fantastic shape is a result of erosion, millions of years ago. Legends say that the Hoodoo's cast a spell on all visitors to the park. After two hours at Bryce, we were on our way back to Las Vegas. On the way home, we stopped for picture taking along Navajo Lake. We were also passing the outskirts of Cedar Brake National Monument. We stopped at Cedar City for a quick fast food dinner. By the time we arrived in Las Vegas at our condo-hotel,it was 8:30PM. We were tired but happy to visit the two most beautiful national parks in the US.

The above is our route encompassing three states, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. I am glad I did not drive! Total round trip mileage is about 490 miles. Total Cost for Two: $400

Getting There from Las Vegas: I-15N then route 9E to 89N then 12E; Going Back to Las Vegas: Route 12W then 89S, then 14W then I-15S

Original article was written in 2010.

Are there Optional Clothing Beaches in Marinduque?

Photo from DuaneBurnett.com

One of My Most Popular Blogs with more than 8000 Views: Enjoy!

marinduqueawaitsyou.blogspot.com/2010/08/are-there-optional-clothing-beaches-in.html

Call Me By My Name

I am not talking about the Oscar nominated movie with a similar title(Photo above). This article is about several names that I have been called and addressed, depending on who is addressing me. I arranged it from the most formal and to the least formal as follows:


1. Dr Katague: From My former professional peers in FDA, clients and regulatory officers from Pharmaceutical Companies all over the world


2. Sir David Katague or Sir David: From My former students from the University of the Philippines from 1956 to 1959. From Younger Readers/Followers of my blogs


3. Mr. Katague: From people I just meet in social functions and that I am not well acquainted with


4. David or Dave: Almost from all my friends, neighbors and distant relatives and most of my FaceBook friends


5. Kuya or Manong Dave: From closed relatives on both Macrine's and my side of the family

and lastly


6. Nonoy, Noy, or Nonoy Dave or Tito Nonoy : From my closed relatives from Iloilo, Philippines

My closed relatives-who call me Dad, Lolo, and Kuya or Uncle Dave.

Note: In some rare cases, I have been called other names, such as Hey you!, Husband of Macrine or Husband of the Patient, Father of Ditas etc...Someday, I would like to be called GrandPa or Lolo of CarennaKT.

Incidentally, when I was a graduate student in Chicago in the mid-1960's, a stranger once called me a coconut, and a Chinese immigrant.

Here's a list of ethnic slurs referring to Filipino-Americans. Not in this list is coconuts-brown outside but white inside-refers to second or third generations Filipino-Americans who acts just like a normal white Caucasian Americans but with Filipino skin and physical features.

www.rsdb.org/race/filipinos