The Right Kind of Blood
She possessed an aura that reminded me of walking through summer meadows, but until today its source was unclear.Posted on January 14, 2008 9:00 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The Cheerful Oncologist
"Courage and cheerfulness will not only carry you over the rough places in life, but will enable you to bring comfort and help to the weak-hearted and will console you in the sad hours." -Sir William Osler
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Message to a New Friend
It was a pleasure meeting you today. I truly enjoyed our time together and wish I could have stayed longer. Please pardon my forwardness, but I want to brag a bit about you. When I walked into your home I...Posted on December 11, 2007 9:01 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Saying No to Chemotherapy
Perhaps out of courtesy to his autonomy as a unique human being I should jump on the bandwagon and guide him toward some alternative therapy that has been shown to be helpful in rare cases.Posted on November 5, 2007 3:43 PM • 18 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Your Conscience Awakes and You See Your Mistakes
Last time I checked none of us have been ordered to bend their knee to the Gods of Apathy, Stupidity and Cowardice...Posted on October 19, 2007 11:28 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Another Chart on the Desk
It is difficult to express the sorrow that washed over me when I saw that cruel word.Posted on September 25, 2007 5:11 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Storm Warning
While admitting her I could hear the distant thunder and tried to prepare her as best I could, but the fury of her pneumonia still shocked us both when it hit.Posted on September 4, 2007 8:15 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Desperate, But Not Serious
Like a pilot who suddenly stares at his instrument panel with total bewilderment, every now and I find myself sitting wide-eyed at my desk asking "What do I do now?"Posted on August 23, 2007 8:27 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The Wells of Patience
Some wield it with apparent ease, hiding the scars that bear witness to the recalcitrance in learning it.Posted on August 8, 2007 8:12 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
