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From the Skulls of My Enemies

Posted on November 23, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

I have recently taken to the habit of drinking a glass of red wine from a clear glass shaped like a skull.  Not everyday, mind you.  It started after Halloween.  I decided to make a Halloween feast for my family. … Continue reading →

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The War of Christmas

Posted on November 13, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

It was a typical Monday morning, I got the kids up and ready for school, dropped them off before the bell, and headed off to work.  Halloween was still fresh in our minds, the candy piled high on the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Unmade in America

Posted on June 20, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

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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For the love of nurses

Posted on May 2, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

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 →

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Be Kind, Unwind

Posted on April 3, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

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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Wrinkles of Time

Posted on April 1, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

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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Board to Death

Posted on March 21, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

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 →

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Shamrock Shootout

Posted on March 17, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

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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Take Me to Church

Posted on March 10, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

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 →

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After The Ending

Posted on February 11, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

My husband and I sat across from each other in Chick Fil A.  Not the most clever of places for us to have a date night, but it was last minute, it was raining outside, and we desperately needed to … Continue reading →

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