Tag Archives: Family Doctor

Walkin’ Fartin’ Fran

Posted on February 12, 2025 by deconstructingdoctor

One of my mom’s best friends when I was growing up was named Charlie. Charlie’s partner was named Mark. Their kids were Dobermans. My mom’s other friends were black, Indian, hispanic and white. Some were married, some weren’t. One of … Continue reading →

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Complicit

Posted on December 11, 2024 by deconstructingdoctor

The American healthcare system is complicated. I often wonder if I am complicit in its abuses because I am a doctor.  I get a paycheck every 2 weeks for my services to patients that are part of the hospital system … Continue reading →

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Glue Gun Control

Posted on May 20, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

After my last post, I decided to do something “fun” and stop feeling so deflated.  I had been kicking around some “fun” ideas and landed on one that required a trip to the craft store.  I wanted to make something … Continue reading →

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Quilt Therapy

Posted on November 12, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

It was my husband’s idea.  Make a quilt out of your mom’s shirts.  Brilliant. As I was cleaning out her room, I couldn’t bear the idea of just dumping all of her things at the Goodwill.  There’s nothing wrong with … Continue reading →

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Turning the Tables

Posted on November 4, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I wouldn’t say that I’m a super Christian, but I dabble.  I know some stuff.  I believe.  I’ve read The Book.  My favorite story in the Bible probably wouldn’t be the favorite of most people.  My favorite story is when … Continue reading →

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Decomposing Doctor

Posted on October 29, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

To say that I love Halloween is an understatement. We play a little game in our house called, “would you rather.”  My son usually instigates the game at random times that make absolutely no sense.  While driving my firstborn to … Continue reading →

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I’ve Gone Men-tal

Posted on October 26, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I think my husband walks on water.  I know that’s ridiculous.  No one is perfect.  No one is capable of such things.  And he really can’t. He hogs the bathroom and stinks it up, seems to accumulate pens wherever we … Continue reading →

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Back on Track

Posted on October 18, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I live with a 7 year old boy who has been in love with trains since just before he could speak.  He couldn’t say “train,” but he dutifully carried around a wooden train in each hand everywhere he went.  God … Continue reading →

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Tragic Backstory

Posted on October 10, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

If you are lucky, you have one.  If you are lucky, the universe dealt you a shitty hand and you persevered.   You overcame.  You are a better human now.  Don’t harbor resentment.  Being in the shit -is the shit. … Continue reading →

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Care-givers and Care-takers

Posted on September 30, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Joe always brought Dottie to her visits. He was a doting husband that led her by the arm and placed her safely in the chair in the corner of the room while he sat close by on the exam table. … Continue reading →

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