Dr. Lamb's AP Psychology Class

07/01/2025

This morning, while drinking my coffee, I saw a commercial. It was for some insurance company.

Perfect family, house and kids. The oldest graduating from high school.

The tag line said something like...”these are the moments we prepare for. The only moments that matter.”

I’ve been thinking about it all day. My mind keeps going back to it.

The only moments that matter...

First day of school. Getting a drivers license. Graduation. A college acceptance letter. First job. A promotion, Marriage. Babies. Retirement.

But what if a person doesn’t achieve those moments? Does their life not matter?

My son is on a different path. His own really. He was diagnosed with a disability when he was 3 years old. The certains that we thought were promised vanished. And everything changed.

Where is the commercial for his life? For his moments?

He will most likely do most of those ‘big things.’ And that’s ok. Because he is still going to have an amazing life.

Our commercial would be about the transition from therapy to adulthood, finding a day program, taking public transportation, volunteering, becoming an uncle, guardianship and someday transitioning to a group home. Those will be our big moments. And I’ll tell you this...they are not sad. They matter.

We have other moments too. Ones that will never make anyone's 'amazing moments' list.

Last night he had his best night. Ever.

He asked me to sing the Itsy Bitsy spider and moved his fingers up the imaginary web. He ate a whole plate of spaghetti with a fork. Drank water from a cup without spilling.

He said his brother’s name so clearly, so perfectly, it took my breath away. He did a puzzle all by himself. He blew me a kiss when he went upstairs for bed. And when I went to tuck him in, he rubbed his finger across his teeth, reminding me that I forgot to brush his teeth. As if saying, 'silly mama.'

I sat down after telling him I loved him and thought...this is it. He’s doing it. He’s doing all that things I dreamed of. These are the moments I prayed for.

His moments matter too. Even if they don't measure up to the world's version of what matters.

Don’t ever let anyone tell you they don’t. Because they do.

His commercial would be breathtaking if you ask me.

A boy, a teen, a man…surrounded by love.

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06/29/2025

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Alzheimer’s may actually be caused by a misfiring immune system — not toxic brain plaques.

This discovery marks a major shift in understanding the disease.

A new theory is reshaping our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, long thought to be caused by the buildup of toxic beta-amyloid plaques in the brain.

Researchers now propose that Alzheimer’s may actually be an autoimmune disease—an immune system malfunction where the body mistakenly attacks itself. According to this model, beta-amyloid isn’t a harmful anomaly but a natural part of the brain’s defense system. It’s designed to protect against threats like infection. However, due to its inability to distinguish between microbial invaders and the brain’s own cells, it may accidentally launch attacks that lead to chronic brain damage and dementia.

This autoimmune theory, backed by three decades of research, could dramatically shift the focus of Alzheimer’s treatment. Instead of aiming solely to remove beta-amyloid, future therapies might target the immune system’s regulation within the brain. This opens the door to innovative treatment strategies and renewed hope for patients and caregivers alike. As autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis have shown, managing immune responses can change lives—suggesting that a similar approach for Alzheimer’s could lead to more effective and lasting results.

more info https://www.sciencealert.com/alzheimers-may-not-actually-be-a-brain-disease-an-expert-reveals

06/25/2025

A new study by Geotab reveals that modern electric vehicle batteries can last up to 20 years with minimal degradation, significantly outpacing the 14-year average lifespan of gas-powered cars in the US.

Analyzing data from over 10,000 EVs, researchers found batteries lose only about 1.8 percent of capacity per year, and failure rates remain below 0.5 percent, challenging long-held myths about EV reliability and replacement costs.

Charging habits and climate play key roles in battery longevity, with slower charging and moderate temperatures helping extend life, while newer chemistries like LFP offer more flexibility without compromising durability.

06/24/2025

This should have been worthy of 'Righteous Among the Nations' status

06/24/2025

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06/24/2025