Pressure

The furnace guy came out this morning, and it’s “all better” again. Here’s the scoop:

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Progress

As I walked past the protesters this morning, I tried a different tack:

I didn’t talk to them, but I silently and deliberately wished each of them well, as fellow human beings. More happiness. Less suffering. The good fortune to do good works in the world.

That was hard enough. Apparently, I started with the . . . → Read More: Progress

Graduation! Robes!

redmed is wearing a graduation robe with a big long cape and a funny hat! Apparently this “Fellowship” thing involves costumes! Yay!

Truth be told, I’m about to lose it with joy. We’re starting to ritualize the End Of The Training. 27 freakin’ years. I’ve watched 12 of those. The rituals are spread over several . . . → Read More: Graduation! Robes!

Faith

A comment by evil_genius spurred a lot of writing, and I’ve decided that it merits its own post. This is a continuation of the protester conversation.

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Calm

My calm is in danger.

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Fun Run

We had the opportunity to do a 5K run/walk this morning in support of research to treat fetal alcohol syndrome.

fdmts 22:33, aka 6m26s/mile

redmed 42:38, 12m12s/mile

That’s 30 seconds faster, per mile, than I’ve *ever* clocked myself before. I’ve also never run a race before. I suspect that I’m just a competitive fool. . . . → Read More: Fun Run

Truth Truck

For the “Christianity was much better when they operated under threat of being thrown to the lions” files:

We’re here for the ACOG national meeting. That’s “American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.”

This “Truth Truck” covered in vaguely biblical rantings, flags, and pictures of dismembered fetuses is driving up and down the street in front . . . → Read More: Truth Truck

travel

Off to sunny San Diego for a half week not-really-a-vacation. redmed is speaking at the ACOG conference. I had frequent flier miles and wanted to hang out with her. Plus, I’ll be arm-candy at all the fancy dinners and stuff. Why yes, I would like another mimosa, thank you.

The most interesting part to me . . . → Read More: travel

No privacy on the web

Hey kids, once again it’s time for our annual reminder that everything you put on the internet is PUBLIC. This dude outed me in his news feed.

On the other hand, there was still more press: I spoke briefly with the author of BioInform, and was promptly credited with reviving the term “Sneakernet.” At least . . . → Read More: No privacy on the web

Fame! Fortune!

The article from my interview with HPC Wire went to “press” today.

Here it is.