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WORDS

              I’ve been thinking about words a lot lately.  It all started when my wife brought home some donut holes.  I immediately took issue with “donut holes.”  Not…

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My first day of medical school

My first day of medical school was incredible.  I didn’t have any classes, but I learned a lot nonetheless.  Shortly before classes started, I was offered the chance…

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How I got into Medical School

Doctor filling out paperwork instead of helping patients               I occasionally meet a young person who wants to become a doctor, and asks for advice about how to…

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A Wimp By Any Other Name

              There are a lot of phrases, idioms, and metaphors in the English language which confuse me.  For example, “going cold turkey,” or “under the weather.”  I know…

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Running Fat

The author, running and being fat (it wasn't too hot, it was cloudy out.)               I’ve gotten into this new exercise routine, called “Running While Fat.”  You might…

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My Worst Job Interview

              There is an old question that is asked during job interviews- “What is your worst characteristic?” Or flaw, or trait, or whatever.  I’m not sure what the…

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All Bleeding Eventually Stops

I thought of this phrase a few days ago, during a particularly difficult biopsy. Most of my procedures involve very little bleeding, but this one was giving me…

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BUD(S)

I was out for a springtime jog a few days ago, and I found myself daydreaming, as I do during exercise.  It’s been a long, cold winter, and…

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I hate the Canadians

Filthy Canadians in my backyard I hate the Canadians.  They are always crapping on the sidewalk behind my house and eating my grass seeds.  I’m referring, or course,…

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