We were out to dinner last night — a little family celebration.  As we’re talking the topic turns to Christmas Eve.  My nine year old asks, “how late did you stay up?” Now we hosted Christmas Eve dinner with 17 people, and the kids didn’t get to bed until 1130. My wife answer, “12:30.” My son’s … [Read more...]

I did something with my wife this morning I’ve never done with her. Since the new year is upon us, it seemed like a good time to examine where we're headed. We each took out a sheet of paper, and we set out 50 goals. Sat and wrote them out. 50. Sounds easy right, NO, NO, NO It wasn’t easy. Fifty … [Read more...]

Phew. I don’t know about you, but it has been CRAZY around here. I’m thankful for the friends and family I have, but I’m at the enough is enough point. Between the merrymaking and putting the finishing touches on thePhysician Assistant Exam Scholars Newsletter, I’m donezo. This has been an … [Read more...]

You have issues.  You say “What me?” Of course There’s no way you got here if you don’t.  And most of us have the same issues.  They’re easy to spot in other people, but almost in possible to spot in ourselves. Back when it was a little warmer I was out playing tennis with my family.  (Don’t make … [Read more...]

I was in the OR a few days ago, and I was just watching around the room. You can’t help but notice the other people you’re working with, how they go about their business. Some people are all over the place. Busy, busy, busy. They scurry from one place to another. They run out of the room. They run … [Read more...]