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Mind Full of What?
I am full of a genius ideas in late May and early June. For example Three years ago I thought completing four credit hours of Human Anatomy and Physiology would be more fun from a lawn chair in the summer semester than sequestered in the house in February. Two years ago I thought it I […]
Domino Days
June 6, 2011
A very petite girlfriend of mine carries a monstrously large purse. I have only recently adopted the idea of even carrying a purse. I would prefer to just cram everything in my coat pockets and my ID and a twenty in my shoe. But I’ll tell you, the other day when she pulled out a […]
56 days later
May 27, 2011
As I type, it has been 56 days since my first health-related visit to Ann Arbor. I am there again today for a follow-up appointment. Not to that termite mound of a hospital, but to Dr. Lu, who’s philosophy seems better squared with common sense and kindness. One of my favorite Internet resources, Quackwatch.com, has […]
One pill makes you larger, one pill makes you small…
April 9, 2011
Dear Mr. Gray Haired Doctor Man: I think we need to talk. It’s time for us to see other people. It is important that you know that it’s not me, it’s you. At first I was so impressed by your smooth white coat! The letters behind your name made me weak in the knees and […]
in Chinese your tattoo means ‘doorknob’
April 6, 2011
Last week was an adventure. But it didn’t quite measure up to my expectations. I expected to be whiplashed from my visit to both ends of the medical spectrum, but I am not. On Thursday I was at “clinic” at the University of Michigan Hospital. It’s a bit of a casting call for new patients. […]
Those aren’t maggots.
March 20, 2011
I know it seems unrelated, but when I think of Chinese Medicine I always think of this. How could a billion Chinese people be wrong? Right? Maybe? I dunno, actually. I easily dismiss a lot of alternative medicine bullshit and bad science. I think Chinese medicine is different though. I can’t get it out of […]
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Fats Domino
June 16, 2011
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