Illusive Hope
During my last weekend call, one of the many admissions I had to the ICU was a man in his 70’s, who was
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Destined Rest Stop
Returning home one evening after dropping off my daughter to her university, I came to this rest area. Since I was still
Guardians of the Galaxy: A Reminiscence
This is not a film review. I know anybody can be a critic. Everybody has an opinion and everybody is entitled
A Somber Celebration
Last week, we had a patient in the ICU who was unwell. Unwell, is perhaps an understatement. He was of an
Tortured Soul
She was a tortured soul. In spite of all the medical interventions and having a supportive family, she still was always extremely depressed. It
Life Can Be a Lonely Highway
A few weeks ago we embarked on an ambitious summer drive that took us from farmlands and prairies, to mountains and
Spinning Plates
When I was much younger, I had a fascination for juggling. I learned how to juggle on my own. I
Steak and Rye
It was late afternoon of New Year’s Eve, and I was rounding on our patients in the ICU. I came
When You Wish Upon A Star Wars
I entered the room and stood silently at the foot of his bed, watching him breathe. He was hooked to a
A Christmas Spectacle
One of the hallmarks of Christmas is the wonderful shows, parades, or spectacles that happen during this season. The second story