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Stay Woke America

There are times in life when you just get so worn down, so tired, so disappointed, so disgruntled that you think you can’t keep going. You just want to stop, get off the hamster wheel and shut out the world. … Continue reading

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My Favorite Writer

If you were to ask me who my favorite writer is, I might be inclined to say something that would impress you with my great literary insight like Hemingway, Keats, Austen, Joyce, or Fitzgerald.  I love them all, but if … Continue reading

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Why Deny Science?

I think I know that answer. It’s hard to admit, being a scientist of sorts.  I’ve studied chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics.  I admired the way that science layers itself over time, building information and facts one on top of the … Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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