...there lived a girl and a boy who loved each other very much. They wanted to get married, but were very young and the boy could not afford to buy the girl a ring. So the girl's grandparents (who were very fond of the boy) offered to loan the boy some money to buy a … Continue reading Once upon a time…
Every morning, after consuming large volumes of coffee, I get dressed in professional apparel, do my hair in a work appropriate sort of fashion and do my best to look like a functioning adult. Sometimes my kids make suggestions about my clothes and shoes. Sometimes they validate that I look decent...and if it's an exceptional … Continue reading Why does this not seem weird?
I'll be the first to admit that I am an exceptionally boring person. When Friday evening rolls around, there is a 99.9% chance that I will have my jammies on by 6:00 and be firmly planted on my couch eating popcorn and watching Daniel Tiger with Annie. I'll get up long enough to eat dinner … Continue reading Like the cool people do
Dr. Brown, First of all, thanks for getting me in early today for my check-up. Much appreciated. I promise I'll try not to be so high maintenance in the future. When your nurse roomed me, she asked if I had any specific issues I wanted to talk to you about. I told her 'no' and … Continue reading Dear PCP, post visit summary
For immediate release: #1 When rounding in hoop and/or loop earrings, one must exert extreme caution so as not to entangle one's stethoscope in said earrings. The result could involve significant pain and potentially disfigurement. #2 When referring to the palliative care team in a progress note, refrain from using the word "impending." That conjures … Continue reading Public service announcement for July 25th, 2019
On Sunday, Danny and I had the rare opportunity to go to dinner. Together. Without kids (thanks mom and dad). We initially planned to go to Café Europa but when they called to confirm our reservation, they mentioned that they wouldn't be serving alcohol that night. Um.... I asked if it was Southern Baptist night, … Continue reading The great cake debacle of 2019
Hey there, Dr. Brown. Just wanted to send a little note to warn you that I'm coming to see you soon for my "check up." You and I both know that this will be my yearly opportunity to spew all of my worries on you and for you to reassure me that I'm not dying. … Continue reading Dear PCP
Today Louisa and Luke commissioned me to paint their fingernails red, white and blue for the Fourth of July. Luke wanted four toes painted burgundy with his big toe striped with red, white and blue...which Louisa accurately pointed out looked like the French flag. Louisa, on the other hand (har har har), had much more … Continue reading The parable of the nine year old and the finger nail
I'm super excited that this essay was just published on KevinMD.com. Not quite NEJM or JAMA, but I'll take it! Due to word count restrictions on KevinMD, I had to modify the original version quite a bit. Here is the link to the KevinMD post with my unabridged essay below. Enjoy! https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2019/06/how-to-have-an-exciting-death-5-tips-from-a-palliative-care-physician.html https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2019/06/how-to-have-an-exciting-death-5-tips-from-a-palliative-care-physician.html We’re all … Continue reading How to prolong death and maximize suffering
I like peonies. Especially when they are from my yard. Quick life hack, if you've purchased a towel ring but you don't like the way it looks holding your towels (and you can't find your receipt), you can use it to hold your necklaces. Boom. Hello there, little nubbin... I don't like it when my … Continue reading My Pretties
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