Boys’ Rite of Passage
A child was being carried by his father to the hospital’s Emergency Room. The kid was wearing an oversized skirt,
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Living Gift
Ten years ago, I received a “living” gift on my birthday. It was my son. Yes, he was born on
Bloody Sunday
Sunday morning. It was still dark outside, but I forced myself out of bed. Got to go to work. I
One-Handed Ninja
Black Ninja is hurt. Friday morning last week, I started feeling some soreness in my right wrist. I did not
My Restive Dance
“Mom, my legs feel funny. I have to move them to make it go away.” That was what my son
The Wedding
The young couple looks gorgeous that day. He looks impressive in his impeccable Marine Corps Dress Blue uniform. While she
Angel’s Wings
It was a dreary snowy day in January. I drove to the hospital with snow coming down and with strong
Of Monkeys and Men
Last week, I saw a patient in the hospital that our group was following for consult. Though it was my
The Letter
Dear Dr. (Pinoytransplant), On July 12, 2012 you saved my life – and I’ll always thank you. Kindly,
Wonders of Sleep
One boring and sleepy afternoon, while I was reviewing and interpreting sleep studies, which are 6 to 8 hour-long tracings