Stories

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…

I’m Awake

I worked most of my career as an Obstetrical Anesthesiologist, providing pain relief (analgesia) to women in labor.  I have…

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…

Ross Dairy Farm

Until I left home to attend college my life revolved around a house built and rebuilt over many years by…

Deck The Halls

For me, Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year – ‘with those kids jingle belling, and everyone…

Sledding On A Car Hood

  Winter was always a magical time of the year, a dazzling break from the stark reality of everyday life…

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…