Advice Doctor For the Day -Things I Hate and Love About Being On Call
Tis the day after Christmas. The office is closed. I’m the advice call doc for the day- And I’m telling you, it’s almost 7 pm and I’ve answered more calls today than I have almost the whole year put...
View ArticleWinter Days
Kids are still on holiday break – it’s business as usual at work though. One patient blurs into the next. It’s that ebb and flow though that makes me appreciate my time off. And that’s tomorrow....
View ArticleDoctoring- The Loss of Control
My stomach is in knots. The house is slightly askew and the washing machine is on and it’s time to wake up the kids but I have to say something first. I have to lay it out there. I have lost control. I...
View ArticleGum Wall Art and Beautiful Parents
The Gum Wall is my favorite part of Seattle. I love the sticky gross pieces of gum all chewed by people and placed up on the wall for people to see. I loved the realness. It’s what I like about...
View ArticleSleeping trumps it all.
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View ArticleA Coffee Toast To A New Year
A new year is the best. A new day is too. It’s hope. It’s hot bitter coffee, cinnamon rolls and a morning sleepy haze. It’s a simple bowl of cereal and sweet milk. A morning meal is best slow and...
View ArticleBree’s Omelette
She came to me this morning still full of sleepiness and said she wanted to make an omelette. No she didn’t know how to make one but that was ok. I sat there tired-coffee in hand- on the couch...
View ArticleSheila’s Cookies
I’m a cookie girl. Cake not so much. I like ‘em crispy most all. This is my dessert go to recipe and I know it by heart. I can text it, write it or call it out as needed. I’m craving new...
View ArticleMoody Little Guys
Winter pediatrics gets very busy this time of year. The coughing is louder and parents are antsy with long waits. You can spend days running between rooms humming with Albuterol treatments. Patients...
View ArticleDinner Alone
“Dinner alone is one life’s pleasures.” Laurie Colwin There’s no thinking. No planning. Few pots and not many dishes. When it’s been a long day, I don’t crave wine. When the office has been full on...
View ArticleWhy I Write
My new journal. I have a ton. It’s our first day of spring break and I just woke up. I’m drinking hot coffee my daughter heated up and munching on white toast with jelly that my son made me. Yes,...
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