(A note for anyone who wonders why they agree to do things that kind of suck) It. Is. Hot. I’m writing to you from my back porch in South Carolina where it’s been hitting 100° F (38° C) almost daily for the last few weeks. “Why?” you might ask. “Why are you sitting on the… Read More
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Maybe Our Jobs Aren’t So Bad
A note for anyone who worries that jobs in veterinary medicine (or any other field) are getting worse The things we believe tend to become our reality. For example, if I decide that everyone around me is happier than I am, I’ll start to drift towards the unhappiness my belief has created and VOILA! What… Read More
Thank You
I’ve always loved the story of the three stonecutters building St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. As the story goes, Sir Christopher Wren, the famous architect, was walking among the workers who were building the cathedral and he spoke to three of them. To each stone cutter Sir Christopher asked the same question: “What are you… Read More
Disaster in Singapore
I left my cell phone in a cab in Singapore the day before I came home. I realized it when I got to my hotel room. I slipped my hand into the right front pocket of my jeans and found it empty. Immediately, I felt naked. My heart started pounding. A million jumbled thoughts rushed… Read More
What to Do Instead of Worry
A note for anyone who is worrying about something you can’t do anything about right now It’s 1 am and I really want to have lunch. Back home, it’s the perfect time for a sandwich, but here in Singapore it’s the middle of the night. I’m wide awake thinking about the work I will begin… Read More
Thoughts on Measuring Cereal
Because you all are my friends, I feel comfortable telling you that I use a measuring cup to eat cereal every morning. I scoop exactly 1 level cup of Honey Nut Cheerios into my bowl (not a heaping scoop like I use for my dog) and that’s how I start my day. I measure my… Read More