Happy Thanksgiving from Bob the Llamaturkey!
Happy Thanksgiving to all, from Bob the Llamaturkey!
Just Stuff Kind of Thingies
Big Stuff
Big stuff has been happening over the past few days: I agreed to the construction plan and will begin on the renovation of the office as soon as possible. My initial thought was that I\’d be open for business in December, but that\’s not seeming very likely now. I am screaming on the inside, but …
This and That
For those of you who follow my podcast, please note that I have been nominated for a podcast award. I would appreciate your votes, as I really want the podcast to reach more people. Is this an ego thing? Probably, to some extent.. But I am doing it to give plain medical advice to people, …
Too Many Hats
This is not Mr. Woolsey, but simply an example of what a large hat looks like. My decreased number of posts is actually a good sign, personally. I have taken on the task of writing 50,000 words for a novel in November (NaNoWriMo) and would have to carve time out of work or family. I …
NaNoWriMo and other Stuff
I have never really wanted to write a book. That being said, the folks at Macmillan who publish my podcast have been pushing the idea toward me. At some point, I will publish a House Call Doctor book. But for some reason, I have been struck with the urge to join the whole NaNoWriMo thing. …
Poll: The Election
With the upcoming US election, we stand at a watershed. Perhaps it\’s just a water closet. Anyway, I want to know what my readers think about the election. I want to know if my readers think. I\’ve proven my ability to avoid thinking, and I want to know if I\’ve had a positive effect on …
Anyway, I\’ll be at a Conference
Enjoy…and don\’t forget to get a designated driver. Sorry about the technical gaffes. Just see them as typos caught on film. Here\’s the uStream link. Won\’t be anything there until conference starts (around 2 PM): http://www.ustream.tv/channel/fact-or-fiction-adhd-in-america Here\’s the link to the conference: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=884384 Mazel Tov!
Thanks to Sponsors
You may have noticed the ads on the site/newsfeed. I am sorry to those who I offend for wanting to earn some money from blogging. I am doing my best to keep the ads as reasonable as possible; let me know if there is something way off-base. Please note that I have a new tab …
Show \’em Your Poem
For those who greet doctors with snarls You should go and read Dr. CharlesHe writes with both thought and compassionAnd his stories can really be smashin\’ And if there\’s a poet inside youBut accolades have been denied youThen send him your very best versesYou patients and doctors and nurses This contest should give motivationYour …
Previous Posts About My Respect of Patients
It\’s not our fault Getting Along (Part 1): Doctor Rules Favorite Shame Dear Insensitive Person How to Be A Good Patient Ask Dr Rob: Resilience Joi De Vivre An Open Letter to Consultants These are a sampling of older posts that highlight the fact that I feel the patient, not the doctor, is the center …