Sharing a post: Sorry, I’m Disabled. Oh, Wait, I’m Not Sorry, Just Disabled.

Sharing a post: Sorry, I’m Disabled. Oh, Wait, I’m Not Sorry, Just Disabled.

Another thoughtful, clever and enjoyable essay from scientist and writer Lara Freidenfelds: Sorry, I’m Disabled. Oh Wait, I’m Not Sorry, Just Disabled.

Oh, Rats!

Oh, Rats!

This week would have been a lot less complicated, if it wasn’t for the rat issue. Distracted is a mild way to describe the state of our household, since our neighbor called us: Early in the week, she happened to look out her window and …

Is This Normal?

Is This Normal?

Okay, our five-year-old just wrote a “silly book” (his words) encouraging maximum disobedience, disgusting behavior, and general nastiness. (See the entire thing below.) Babyboy has been creating “books” for over a year. These are doodles and words that sometimes tell a story, but more often …

When There Are No Words, There Are Prayers

When There Are No Words, There Are Prayers

I have witnessed my own family, friends, and patients experience massive, painful losses, and I’ve often wished to God that I knew the exact right words to say, the words that would make it easier for them. But I don’t know. Like most physicians, who …

It’s Time

It’s Time

Four in the morning. Our little pregnant cat chirped loud purr-meows, climbed up and even pawed at my head, until I got out of bed. This is not her usual behavior.  Thinking she was especially hungry, I ventured downstairs and tore up some sliced ham, …

Did Medical School Prepare Me For This?

Did Medical School Prepare Me For This?

This is not a cat blog, but. If you’ve been following, you know that we just adopted an adorable little stray cat from a local shelter, and (oops!) she just happens to be pregnant.  Our vet is lovely, and when she confirmed my suspicions that …

Sharing a post: stress and a bad diet can cause chronic pain, just ask my cat

Sharing a post: stress and a bad diet can cause chronic pain, just ask my cat

I just read the below highly entertaining post by Dr. Jen Gunter, and I have to share. Of course, I’m a primary care doc for women who also loves cats, so, I may be biased: As a pain medicine physician one of the hardest parts …

Who Cares About Tag?

Who Cares About Tag?

Here is Babyboy in the cockpit of a Boeing 737. He is SO happy when surrounded by electronics, computers, mechanical things… He’s five years old. He’s loved to take photos on the iPhone for a year or more. He knows how to take bursts, experiments …

When Work and Home Collide, Episode #5081

When Work and Home Collide, Episode #5081

It’s two in the afternoon on a Thursday, and this is my living room.     I was just finishing up my morning clinic yesterday when Babyboy’s school nurse called: “His teacher brought him to my office during recess, because he’s just coughing uncontrollably. I’ve …

Yucky Bug

Yucky Bug

Another workweek, another GI bug.   Babyboy was up multiple times vomiting last night. I marvel at his ability to get it all in the bucket. I’m very thankful for his ability to get it all in the bucket.  It started with me late morning. …