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Call Karma
In the medical world there is this thing called “call karma.” Some people have good call karma, and some people have bad call karma. And I, unfortunately, fall into the latter group. But I’m not sure...
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The Transformation to Parenthood
Before I had my kids I made a vow that I wouldn’t let them change my life that much. I was still going to go out to restaurants, be social, travel. I was going to go on regular date nights with my...
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Reframing
I just got off a doozy of a call shift and I am EXHAUSTED. As I was driving home, I saw an older gentleman walking 4 identical little black dogs. My thought process was as follows: 1) I wonder if he’s...
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Time is the New Money
I recently saw an article of the same title circulating on Facebook and it really hit home with me. Time really is, for a growing number of people, the new money. And I know that I, for one, would love...
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Swimming SOS
This fall I registered my 2.5 yr old daughter in a parented swimming class. The lessons are on Sunday evenings and require us to drive completely across the city. While this can be a bit of a hassle,...
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When Your Heart Walks Outside Your Body
Sometimes I ask myself “what the hell is wrong with people?” And with the shooting of Corporal Nathan Cirillo the other day, this is definitely one of the thoughts I have had at the forefront of my...
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A Punch in the Gut
One of the things I like best about being a physician is that there is always something new to learn, new to see, new to experience. Medical school tries to prepare you as best as it can for the “real...
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It’s Not Easy Being Green
Today I was reading an article in the newspaper about a local family who has made a vow to not buy anything new for the next 12 months. This pledge does not pertain to food, underwear, or...
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Mom vs Dad
Soooo, I guess I should start out by saying that I know parenting, and a spousal relationship, should not be competitive. But nonetheless I do still have a nagging little desire to be better than my...
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A Letter to My Friend
Dear DMT, Yes you. The one with the bastardized French last name. You. You’re the one I am writing to. You and every other new mom who is quickly reaching the end of her parental leave. You’ve had a...
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Disappointing Generosity
I’m currently on an abbreviated parental leave and am trying to use my time to get my apartment straightened up and organized. I have been going into every room, opening every closet and cupboard, and...
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Gaining Momentum
So here’s the thing–I’m a feminist. Always have been, always will be, and I’ve never been hesitant to say it. My beliefs have always been in line with equal rights and opportunity for everyone,...
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I am a Strident Feminist
For any of you that read my ramblings you will know that yesterday I wrote about my recent inner calling to responsible activism. I’ve been doing a lot of reading and trying to sort out a lot of...
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Rural Advantage
This is kind of a random post but I’ve been toying with the idea of moving back to my rural roots for quite some time now. I grew up in a rural town so I know that at times it can be a bit...
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Yearning For Adventure
I think it has reached that point of the year where I am officially done with winter…and that’s too bad because there are at least another 6-8 weeks of this frosty season ahead of me! As I currently...
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A Breath of Fresh Air
This morning started off a bit hectic for me. I slept through my alarm. Again. This is the second time this has happened in the last couple of days and it is so not characteristic of me. I am...
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It’s Not Pretty
As I have freely stated on here before my husband and I are not legally married. We fall into the category of common law spouses and this is something that I constantly have to work at accepting. I...
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Say Yes to the Dress
I am pretty sure that in a previous post that in a real last ditch effort to force my common law husband into getting married that I had planned, and paid for, nearly an entire wedding. I didn’t do...
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Girl Camo
I have not been an apple convert for that long. I’ve only owned an iphone for the past 2 years, and the iphone I currently own, is the only one I’ve ever owned. When I purchased my phone I knew I...
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A Moment of Reflection on International Women’s Day
This quote resonates with me to a great degree. When I was about 12 or 13 years old, my grandfather, a man of few words, took me on a Sunday afternoon drive. He used the time he had alone with me in...
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