I could be off, but it's something like that, for sure.

Osteopathic medicine is a branch of medicine based on the premise that the primary role of the physician is to facilitate the body's inherent ability to heal itself.

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Osteopaths don't really have the same level of education as MDs. Their philosophy is more holistic, which many people like, but there's some criticism that they're less likely to prescribe medicine or surgery, which can be good or lethal. I would think that being in a practice with an MD would mitigate that.

--Zion seems less interesting somehow. The scenic drive has been closed to traffic except for a free shuttle and Zion seems to be something that can be done relatively quickly (as opposed to Bryce Canyon where the lodge seems a bit nicer and sunrise photos the thing to do). Is this right?

We had the opposite experience, and I would love to go back to Bryce for a longer time than the 2 hours we were there. The colors and formations are amazing. Same with Moab. (also, never having been to the GC, a stay at the main lodge is on my wishlist)

But I'ma speak for Zion as it has a major place in my heart. From memory - 14 years back - There are good campgrounds and some fine affordable motels. there are formations like Moab, and deep canyons (one they use as a concert venue). Colors range from roses and pinks all the way on up through granite, and the top of the park is a huge (4wd) plain of green - you wouldn't know what was just below you if you hadn't seen it yourself.

They have drumming concerts in one canyon. There are some lovely (though not legal - or warm, right now) swimming holes.

And then there is the Narrows. One of the most spectacular places I've been in the southwest. [link] no idea if it's open in winter.

The Dr. office is closed. poop.

Osteopaths don't really have the same level of education as MDs. Their philosophy is more holistic, which many people like, but there's some criticism that they're less likely to prescribe medicine or surgery, which can be good or lethal. I would think that being in a practice with an MD would mitigate that.

From most of what I've heard and read, that's less of an issue nowadays. And they've got four years of med school plus residency, and lots of them do residencies in the same programs as MDs.

Awesome xkcd comic:

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From way upthread, this already got lots of love from Teppy, but still:

I always insist I get three bags for every individual item I buy at the supermarket. An then I go home and burn each bag separately.

I read this and first I laughed so hard I almost hurt myself, and then I was suddenly overcome with the desire to bitchslap everyone in Tom Scola's family for not only not recognizing what a funny, sweet, spicy-brained smartass awesome individual he is, but for saddling him with so many issues and worries that half the time he doesn't recognize it himself.

Seriously. If Scola were in my family, we'd have spent the last few decades wearing ourselves out W00T-ing and high-fiving each other: "DUDE! We're RELATED TO TOM. Does that kick the ass of every other family on earth or what?"

This just in, Noah is still cute. So is Kat, even though she is making a goofy face in that photo.

Also, what JZ and Teppy said.