Happy Holidays from Jody & Jack

"If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself." charles schulz

Thank you Laurie Klein photography for this delightful photo!

Button Up Connecticut

Thanks to your generosity, many men, women and children will be warmer this winter!

Button Up Connecticut

This year I have joined forces with the CT Athletic Trainers' Association to collect donations for Button Up Connecticut. Please bring your new or gently used, like-new COATS to my office before Dec. 13th. Button Up Connecticut is 100% non-profit and distributes coats for free to individuals and agencies in need. While you are out shopping on Black Friday, consider purchasing a new coat for a child who might otherwise go without! Remember, one person can make a difference!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!

Good Night Irene

Three weeks ago, I traveled this very road on my way home to Vermont. Towns in Central Vermont were celebrating the 250th anniversary of their charters. My mother played herself in a play about the history of our town (after much discussion, it was decided she was probably best for the role)!! Irene (don't call me JUST a tropical storm) was an unexpected and rude guest! She reeked havoc on my beloved little state and literally washed away much of that 250 years of history in just a few hours. My own homestead weathered the storm with little more than a leaky roof ("to be expected") and a damp basement ("what else is new"). Those are direct quotes from the aforementioned actress. Neighboring towns were not as fortunate and the pictures coming out of Vermont are heartbreaking. Roads gone, cattle gone, crops gone, covered bridges gone, businesses gone, homes gone and yes, lives gone too. Then, marvel of it all, the stories began to filter out. Vermonters helping Vermonters. Vermonters are a quirky little people. I say "little," because at 6ft. my nephew is the tallest Murray by far! I say "quirky," because that "can't get there from here," humor is an acquired taste! Big hearted and big on action, Vermonters are already well on their way to rebuilding the state. Vermont will never be the same, but the Vermonters will be. I have lived outside of the state now longer than I lived in it and there are very strict rules about who can call themselves a "REAL" Vermonter. I am really hoping that I can be grandfathered in!

You can help in the Vermont recovery effort by TEXTING: FOODNOW to 52000 The Vermont Foodbank will turn your $10 donation into $60 worth of food.

Or TEXT: REDCROSS to 90999

Indy 500

I was fortunate to spend Memorial Day weekend with 350,000 of my closest friends watching the 100th running of the Indy 500! Here are MY highlights in no particular order:

1. Singing God Bless America with 300,000 other folks (I'm pretty sure that 50,000 were lip syncing)

2. Standing amongst 350,000 people and applauding the Military March of Veterans (yup, everybody)

3. The last lines of the Star Spangled Banner drowned out by a B52 bomber fly over.

4. The first time by under the green flag...WOW.

5. Danica leading late in the race for 10 laps.

6. The Yard of Bricks, the leader pole, and the trophy

7. All the winning cars from 1911-2011

8. Sitting in an Indy car!!

9. Taking a picture with Danica's car.

10. Walking around the entire outside of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (and sneaking as many views of the track as possible).

March Madness Patient Profile

Casey Smith, a junior at Danbury High School, has caught the eye of several Division I programs with her consistent post play. Already she has surpassed the 1000 pt. milestone as only a junior. Casey turned to Acupuncture Therapy when the volleyball season resulted in a painful stress fracture in her foot. She credits Acupuncture Therapy for enabling her to return quickly to basketball pain free. By teaching Casey a specific taping technique and working closely with the DHS Athletic Trainer, Casey completed a successful junior season without missing a game. Great job!!!