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Don't be scared - stay up late tonight reading, and then sleep tight my dearies....
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 8:35 PM • •
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October 29, 2006
Hallowe'en is for Reading - If You Dare
Category: Literary
This may sound silly but I believe you aren't a true fan of Hallowe'en unless you stay up really late, turn out all the nights except one, plop yourself down into an old chair right next to a window -...
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 8:49 PM • 2 Comments •
October 28, 2006
Update from St. Louis
Category: Autobiographical Tidbit
Just in case you were wondering what we were up to last night...
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 10:11 AM • •
October 27, 2006
Just a Friendly Reminder...
Category: Autobiographical Tidbit
...that Afarensis and I happen to reside in the city where little birds will strike holy terror in the minds of lowly tigers on this Friday night. Ahem...Go Cards!...
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 2:34 PM • •
October 26, 2006
The Cheerful Oncologist's Little Book of Rules: Number 5
Category: Patient Advocacy
I pity the fool who never bothered to learn the art of equanimity when encountering such temptations as a professional caregiver reeking of disregard and stupidity.
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 7:55 PM • 4 Comments •
October 25, 2006
Drink Your Milk! Go Outside and Play! You Just Might Live Longer
Category: Commentary
It's time to let the world know that sunlight (with sunscreen on, of course) and vitamin D (does this include a double scoop of chocolate mocha delight?) can improve the odds of beating cancer.
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 9:45 AM • 6 Comments •
October 23, 2006
The Cheerful Oncologist's Little Book of Rules: Number 24
Category: Patient Advocacy
[Editor's note: No, you didn't miss the first 23 rules - the narrator is simply tossing them off as they materialize during the course of his normal work day. Speaking of working stiffs, unless he wins the lottery the C.O....
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 3:58 PM • 3 Comments •
October 19, 2006
Classical Rhetoric in Medicine: Assonance and Alliteration
Category: Literary
By linking words together the writer lights an emotional fire under the reader which illuminates the message the writer wishes to convey.
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 4:34 PM • 4 Comments •
October 18, 2006
Reges, Vitis vinifera!
Category: Commentary
Why, the little grape seed extract may go down in history as a panacea for humans, if the truth ever comes out.
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 4:59 PM • 2 Comments •
October 16, 2006
Can One be a Capitalist and a ScienceBlogger, Too?
Category: Autobiographical Tidbit
Inquiring minds want to know! Well, at least this inquiring mind wanted to find out just how much of a capitalist he really is, so I took this quickie test. I was surprised at the results, but in reality I...
Posted by Craig Hildreth at 6:28 AM • 3 Comments •
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