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The Value of Hobbies

August 11, 2016

Dr. Mark Reichman is a busy doctor. But no matter how busy you are, it's important to take care of yourself. Hobbies restore our physical energy and renew our mental outlook. In a world where we are constantly inundated by the need to be productive, efficient, and active, we rarely hear about the value of leisure and recreation. Having activities that you love dearly not only add quality to ...

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Awesome Islands to Discover

June 2, 2016

The New York Times recently released a great variety of articles in their Travel section about the attractiveness of island travel. Porter Fox, Maine native, writes "The isolation and serenity that come with cutting a border around the land you occupy are unmatched." Fox explores the human connection to land in his article. He reflects on the New York School poets who migrated to the ...

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Learning to Fly: Finding the Right Flight School

December 15, 2015

Learning to fly is an incredible experience.  It’s challenging, thrilling, and cathartic. Learning to fly a plane feels unlike anything you’ve ever felt in your entire life.  But where can you start if you’ve never tried before? Pilots com from all walks of life.  When you ask someone, “How did you start flying?” you can expect a wide array of answers.  Some people have ...

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Pilot Life

November 18, 2015

Mark first gained experience with flying when he tried out hang gliding as a teenager. This sparked an interest that he cultivated over the course of many years as he worked toward becoming a pilot. He began to take lessons in his hometown of Toronto when he was still a student, but he didn’t have the financial means to complete ...