Pediatric Grand Rounds is now up over at the abode of one of my favorite medbloggers, Flea. This time around, Flea has chosen a rather--shall we say?--unusual theme around which to organize the festivities.
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Josh Rosenau tagged me with the 4 Meme and I cannot say No. Here it is:
4 jobs you've had (note: I've got a lot to choose from-29, to be exact):
1. Horse trainer and riding instructor
2. Translator of Disney comic-strips from English to Serbian
3. Assistant to the Handicapper and Racing Secretary,…
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