Archive for June 2010


Heading: Terrible Mistake

Posted in General on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 19:18 est

These days, I seem to spend half my time repeating “It will all be OK” as a mantra, the other half decrying myself a liar. Terror comes and goes in waves, swallowing me whole, rolling off my back, and then swallowing me again.
Today’s swell had a particularly peculiar flashback quality. As we sat […]



Heading: Time

Posted in General on Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 23:23 est

Disclaimer: This will do what I am ranting against, namely waste your time. Proceed at your own risk.
I once had a very interesting conversation with a certain chief of plastic surgery. Actually, if you are familiar with this particular person, you will know that conversations with this particular individual tend to me […]



Heading: Training Wheels

Posted in General on Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 00:24 est

It occurs to me that medical training in the States is akin to learning how to ride a bicycle.
You start out on the tricycle. No one cares if you can keep your balance. They just want you to get used to sitting in the seat and pedal without falling over. I am […]