Frederick Houts, M.D.Baby Colting At 46An athletic idiot who went to too much school, I long neglected my body. I was never good at sports. I found my way to the gym in early…4 min read·Apr 3, 2024----
Frederick Houts, M.D.A New Log“Every plan is a silent prayer to Father Time.” — Death Cab For Cutie6 min read·Dec 31, 2023--1--1
Frederick Houts, M.D.The Rainy SeasonMore is caught than taught, folk wisdom tells us, and Billy, age 6, has been a lot cuddlier than usual. “You need to squeeze me, Daddy,” he…4 min read·Oct 14, 2023----
Frederick Houts, M.D.Spilling the Blood of Christ on Holy Saturday(or why the calendar is there to remind us)6 min read·Apr 18, 2023----
Frederick Houts, M.D.ReversalLooking for a Moleskine notebook for my flight to Spain the one I found was bright and yellow. It had the first draft of my dad’s obituary…6 min read·Mar 18, 2023----
Frederick Houts, M.D.Everyone Is Stoned.A Western traveler encountering an Oriental philosopher asks him to describe the nature of the world: “It is a great ball resting on the…4 min read·Feb 20, 2023----
Frederick Houts, M.D.The Power of DrudgeryThere are people who enjoy training the way huskies enjoy pulling a sled. I would like to be vicariously happy for them.4 min read·Jun 26, 2022--1--1
Frederick Houts, M.D.Thanksgiving 2021My wife tells me we are the “Sandwich Generation,” caring for our parents and our children. Abby is a geriatrician; she would know. Abby is…3 min read·Nov 25, 2021----
