Where I grew up, Christmas falls during the height of summer. No snow, no reindeer. Not much in the way of Christmas decorations outside people’s homes. Being Jewish, the first time I saw Christmas... Read More
Editorials
A highway of paper crosses the desks of all physicians on a daily basis, but I recently received a document from my health authority (HA) that stood out. Perhaps you’ve received something similar—if... Read More
I was in the gym the other day and ran into a piano teacher who remembered me from a few years ago when I took part in a recital at her home. These recitals took place twice a year and were a source... Read More
Would you like fries with that?” It’s hard to ignore the voice inside my head. I filter about 99% of what it says (which I am sure is surprising to those who know me well), but sometimes things slip... Read More
"I’m like a horse that smells the barn,” was the response I got to the quizzical stare I directed at my new running partner. He had just done a reasonable Usain Bolt impression after struggling for... Read More