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Publisher’s Note
Publisher’s Note

K.I.S.S.

(Keep It

Simple …)

In keeping with our main
focus this month — Cardiology
— this Publisher’s Note comes
from the heart. And at the risk
of being a bit too schmaltzy, this
seems like a good time to recog-
nize that we have a lot of good
things right here, right now,
despite still being terribly
stressed by the Covid pandemic
and its “forever-effects.”
Carol, who even after 50+
years still tries to broaden my
horizons and shrink my waist
size, recently suggested we try
to embrace the concept of
hygge. A Scandinavian practice,
hygge is all about finding com-
fort and contentment through
cherishing the little things. Or as Carol has encouraged our grandkids since
they were little … to be cozy and relaxed. We both multi-task too much and
often are guilty of missing out because we’ve been moving too fast to enjoy
what’s right in front of us.
Very recently, we lost an old friend to Covid with whom as recently as
Christmas we’d been making plans to see for the first time in decades. But
life got in the way, our visit didn’t happen and it’s our loss now. So hopefully
this wake-up call will be the epiphany we need to stop and smell the roses.
Happy Hygge to all.

Charles Felix

How healthy is your med maal policy? You can reach Charles Felix at
Charles@southfloridahospitalnews.com
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