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We are created creative.

We need to remember that we are created creative and can invent new scenarios as frequently as they are needed. Maya Angelou Last summer, Create West Virginia was, well, created to highlight and promote creativity, technology, and forward thinking to help bring together West Virginians to advance our economy, our quality of life, and opportunities for the people of our state. To say that a little simpler: Create West Virginia is about bringing people together to find creative ways to mo...

I lie awake and pray.

Update: A lot can happen in a week. On Monday, my mother's pulmonary specialist said he believed her condition was worsening and that she would likely need skilled nursing permanently. Given her advance directives, this was not good news to hear. I ended up having to argue with the specialist in order to get his "consent" for a second opinion. The second pulmonary specialist agreed that a tracheotomy should be a last resort, not a first option. For the last several days, my mother has b...