I am definitely a starter. I love new ideas and projects. I am not the best finisher. Glengarry Glen Ross would not be the place for me: Always […]
Ode to the potato
By itself, a drab, dirt-covered little thing. In a competition, any magazine will say a truffle wears it better in the dirty drab department. And yet, stir in […]
Essays that have changed my life
In medicine, there is a subculture of superstitions, common wisdom, and near-folklore that lives in parallel with the more scientific, “official” evidence-based medicine that underlies evaluation and treatment […]
Five things on my Christmas wishlist
I’m holding off on the decorating until after Thanksgiving, but I’ve started making gift lists for other people…and me! In terms of my own to-do’s, I really want […]
Five sources of cooking inspo
1. NYTimes Recipe App This is a very good app! I’m a little annoyed that it gatekeeps all of the NYTimes recipes, but other than that, it’s pretty […]
Yelling at the youngins
Today I took the train in to the city, then took the tram to the hospital. It’s about double the time as it is to drive, but it […]
Sales galore
I bought some champagne from Hall on a Thanksgiving special. 25% off, $5 shipping, and now I’m set for bringing a nice gift to various holiday meal events […]
Getting around Bordeaux without a car: the city, Right Bank, Left Bank
Bordeaux was a pretty reasonable place for non-car travel. Within the city, the downtown is relatively compact, but you can still put in several miles if you exclusively […]
Sunday school
I spent a lot of time today working on a cochlear implant talk for the residents. I had a lot of fun! It was the perfect excuse to […]