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Brian H. Gill
I was born in 1951. I'm a husband, father and grandfather. One of the kids graduated from college in December, 2008, and is helping her husband run businesses and raise my granddaughter; another is a cartoonist and artist; #3 daughter is a writer; my son is developing a digital game with #3 and #1 daughters. I'm also a writer and artist.
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Blue Sky, Tan Grass, Second COVID-19 Shot and Fever
Experiencing drought in Minnesota, side effects of my second COVID-19 shot, a quick review of this mRNA vaccine, and reasons I do not miss the good old days. Continue reading
Posted in Being, Catholic, Discursive Detours, Journal
Tagged bioethics, climate, common good, COVID-19, health, history, medicine, Minnesota, weather
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New COVID-19 Vaccines: Goodish News, Ethical Issues
The first shipments of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine arrived in America this week. Folks are getting immunized, including health care workers. I think that’s good news. But the pandemic isn’t over yet. This year’s New Year’s Eve street party in NYC’s … Continue reading
Posted in Being, Catholic, Discursive Detours, Science News
Tagged America, bioethics, common good, coronavirus, COVID-19, ethics, faith, faith and works, health, life issues, medicine, science
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COVID-19, Cells, Viruses and mRNA Vaccines
I’ll be talking about mRNA vaccines and COVID-19. And why I’ll willingly wait for my vaccination, but think the new vaccines are a good idea. But first, I’ll look at news, weirdness and a little history. In the News: Prospects … Continue reading
Posted in Discursive Detours
Tagged bioethics, biology, common good, coronavirus, COVID-19, genetics, health, history, medicine, science
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Health Care Directive
I’ve been completing a Health Care Directive. It will probably be this week’s least-favorite task. The form’s nine pages let me outline how I see medical decisions. And who I’d like to make those decisions for me if I can’t. … Continue reading