Hello! May I take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and healthy fourth of July, AKA Independence Day. I hope you are taking some time this holiday to reflect upon and appreciate your place in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
CELEBRATE
Many of us will spend the holiday lounging around the pool, enjoying ice cream cones, grilling burgers, hot dogs and shooting off fireworks. It sounds like fun but please be cognizant that not everyone loves fireworks. Let’s take a somber moment to remember that many suffer from PTSD.
TRIGGERS
Although we can’t escape fireworks, be aware of potential triggers for veterans and understand how loud noises and bright flashes can evoke traumatic memories.
FIDO
On another note, many animals are terrified of the loud booms and bright lights that Fourth of July celebrations bring. Our two mutts fall into this category and need medication and attention to help calm them. Please have fun while being respectful.
FREE IS COSTLY
What does the other kind of free mean? It means getting something for nothing. Who doesn’t love a good freebie? You can always grab someone’s attention at the thought of buy one, get one free. Alternatively some people shop for things that are free of ingredients they don’t want. We see products advertised as free from pesticides, sugar, fat, artificial colorings, flavorings, carcinogens and other evils. Have you ever noticed that these things that are free from something are considerably more expensive? True story. The truth of the matter is that free actually costs.
FREE LUNCH
Drs. James Gwartney, Richard Stroup and Dwight Lee write in Common Sense Economics, “Because we cannot have as much of everything as we would like, we are forced to choose among alternatives. Doing one thing makes us sacrifice the opportunity to do something else we value. There is no such thing as free lunch. This is why economists refer to “at all costs” as “opportunity costs.” Remember…
- Our most scarce resource is our time.
- No matter how much income or wealth you possess, you still only have twenty-four hours per day.
- None of us know how many days we have on this earth.
All choices involve cost. Nothing is free and nothing is without sacrifice.
FREE TO CHOOSE
When it involves your health, choose your healthcare freely and wisely. Politics and insurance can dictate our choices however, we do still have choices. When it comes to diagnostic ultrasound, feel free to contact us, ask questions, inquire about us, look at our Google reviews or drop by for a visit. We feel confident you will choose High Desert Doppler. Feel free to call us at 505-350-3397. Happy Independence Day. God bless the USA!