Category Archives: My Stories
Unmade in America
My 10th great grandfather and his family boarded a ship in Mannheim, Germany in 1663 bound for America. They came to Germany by way of Amsterdam and before that France, seeking refuge from religious persecution. Each new home offered only … Continue reading →
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Tagged America, American Dream, American Revolution, asylum, blog, blogger, blogging, Doctor, freedom, French Huguenots, God, Journey, persecution, refugee, Religion, sacrifice, writer
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For the love of nurses
I passed the boards, in case you were wondering. It’s a relief. I don’t have to think about that again for 10 years. Who knows, by then I may be retired. Or a famous writer. Or still doing the same … Continue reading →
Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories
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Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, burnout, Doctor, medical board, nurse, nurses, Patient, retired, writer, writing
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Be Kind, Unwind
The unwind. That’s where I find myself right now. It’s this strange process, like a colon cleanse or some such shit, whereby I untangle myself from the trappings of my job, just briefly, while on vacation. This unwind doesn’t last. … Continue reading →
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Tagged blackbeard, blog, blogger, blogging, cats, Doctor, house cat museum, North Carolina, south carolina, spring break, sylva, the fugitive, train museum, trains, Unwind, work
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Wrinkles of Time
My favorite childhood book was A Wrinkle in Time. I don’t think it was because the story was anything special, but because my favorite person in the world told me it was her favorite story. She lowered herself to my … Continue reading →
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Tagged A Wrinkle in Time, blog, blogger, blogging, book, Doctor, Drunkenness, Favorite, Read, Teacher, writer, writing
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Board to Death
Every 7 or 10 years, I have to retake my medical boards. I am currently board certified, but have to prove it over and over again throughout my career. If I jump through a bunch of hoops, like taking certain … Continue reading →
Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories
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Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, board certification, Corporation, Doctor, fail, medical, medical boards, medical practice, pass, study, test
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Shamrock Shootout
My daughter is 7. She is in the first grade. It’s a sweet time of life because she still likes me and she still wants to be seen with me. In fact, she requests my presence the mornings that I … Continue reading →
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Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, Doctor, executioner, first grade, Guns, Hugs, killer, kindergarten, Leprechaun, marksmen, mass shooting, pot of gold, school, shooting, St Patrick's Day, Teachers, writer, writing
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Take Me to Church
Let me tell you why church is hard. Trying to convince me that the Bible isn’t science but it is absolute truth about the beginning of time. Using examples like giraffes and language to explain divine design. Making fun of … Continue reading →
