I Wish I’d Said It

“.. almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall … More

Polymaths, Multitasking, and Renaissance Men (and Women)

On weekends, the clinic where I work closes when all of our patients are discharged. Sometimes we work a full … More

I don’t remember what year of my pediatric intensive care career I discovered an aptitude for electronic devices, but I … More

David and I are at our favorite brewery slurping steamer clams with broth-soaked crusty bread and sharing pints. Overhead, Bruce … More

If the only prayer you ever say is “thank you,” that would suffice. Meister Eckhart Thank You. My oncologist called … More

And He who made kittens put snakes in the grass. -Bungle in The Jungle, Jethro Tull, lyrics by Ian Anderson … More

Hospitals are not known for their fragrance, and recent shifts in particular have lacked delicate bouquet. It comes with the … More

Recently, I spent time exchanging cancer stories with patients, which is one of my favorite things to do. Although I’m … More