I worked as an anesthesiologist at the University of Washington Medical Center for nearly forty years. Sue, my wife, over … More
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I Don’t Need No Sternal Saw – Miracle #1
Do You Believe in Miracles? I Do After Seeing One Or “I don’t need one of those sternal saws!” Do … More
Are You Taking Your Own Pulse
I really never liked taking call. Taking call meant I would be in the hospital, the only anesthesiologist in the … More
I’m Awake
I worked most of my career as an Obstetrical Anesthesiologist, providing pain relief (analgesia) to women in labor. I have … More
PDA’s (Palm Pilots) Have GPS ? Just Because You Have a PhD Doesn’t Mean You Are Not An Idiot
For most of my life I was a button pusher, fascinated by toys that allowed you to build, like Erector … More
How Many Teeth Was That?
There are times in one’s life that certain events become seared into one’s brain. The first day of my anesthesia … More
Ross Dairy Farm
Until I left home to attend college my life revolved around a house built and rebuilt over many years by … More
Deck The Halls
For me, Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year – ‘with those kids jingle belling, and everyone … More
Sledding On A Car Hood
Winter was always a magical time of the year, a dazzling break from the stark reality of everyday life … More
Poke It With A Pin
Poke It With a Pin ADLs, that’s what we call them in the business – Activities of Daily Living. You … More