Author Archives: deconstructingdoctor

Give me Comfort or Give Me….Never Mind, Just Give Me Comfort

Posted on April 8, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

Torture.  I’ve been thinking about that lately.  Not in a “50 Shades of Grey,” S&M kind of way, either.  If only.   After giving it some thought, I don’t think it would take much to torture me or any other … Continue reading →

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Un-Adult-erated

Posted on April 5, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

We have a lot of conversations on the way to school in the morning.  Maybe it’s the early morning; we seem to be morning people in this family.  Maybe it’s the twenty minutes uninterrupted by Minecraft or Teen Titans Go … Continue reading →

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Runner’s Guilt

Posted on April 2, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

There is something inherently selfish about running. It really serves no purpose to mankind.  At least not overtly. I still haven’t gotten back into the running groove like I had intended.  There are reasons, so, so many reasons.  It’s cold. … Continue reading →

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When God Attacks

Posted on March 30, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

Uh oh, I’m going to get a little preachy…. I used to be under the impression that if God was mad at me for something bad that I had done, then He would fuck up my life royally. He would … Continue reading →

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When you don’t see 50 patients a day

Posted on March 26, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

This blogpost was inspired by One Woman’s Quest who wrote in response to my blog Profit or Prophet:  Stick to your ideals! 25 people is more than enough, but 50? How is that supposed to be helpful? My doctor refuses to overwhelm herself … Continue reading →

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Give Me Insurance or Give Me Death

Posted on March 25, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

If you haven’t found the Shinbone Star yet, check it out here.  I’ve reblogged a post I did about the Republicans failed attempt at repealing the ACA.  The folks at the Shinbone Star were spurred on to return to journalism … Continue reading →

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Liberal Helping of Cranberry Pecan Pie

Posted on March 20, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

Do you want to know the BEST part of my job?  Truthfully?  I’m not even going to try to lie and say some bullshit like helping people.  Nope.  It’s not that.  It’s the food. Lord, help me, it’s the food! … Continue reading →

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Feed Me

Posted on March 17, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

The worst part about motherhood is not the lack of sleep.  It’s not the complete and unending exhaustion. It isn’t the relentless breastfeeding, sore nipples, sore back, that deep and unfulfilled desire to move except you are tethered to another … Continue reading →

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The Doctor Will See You Now

Posted on March 11, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

Welcome my friend Amber to Deconstructing Doctor.  Amber is a Neonatologist that I convince to write for my blog from time to time.  She writes so beautifully and lovingly about her patients and her chosen career.  Enjoy her latest post. … Continue reading →

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Changing Times

Posted on March 7, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

You know that the times they are a-changing when you have lunch with your dad and he wants to talk about Malcolm X. I tried to get out of the lunch date, not because I’m some kind of horrible daughter, … Continue reading →

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