Category Archives: health care

Who was that Masked Flu Avenger?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by MThomas

Looking back now, I can laugh. The first week of February was rough. My wife had to work both weekend days, at the end of an already exhausting end-of-semester work week. I had also had little sleep. The previous month, my … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season…al Flu

Posted on March 11, 2011 by MThomas

These past few weeks have reminded me of an old Catholic joke. St. Peter’s at the Pearly Gates, and he’s checking his list of the recently departed when a new soul suddenly arrives without warning. St. Peter glances down at … Continue reading →

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Shika Kenshin – The Final Menu

Posted on December 30, 2010 by MThomas

Click here for Stage One. Click here for Stage Two. STAGE THREE START. The final stage in the shika kenshin was a consultation about food. My daughter was feeling fairly groggy by this point (as was I), but luckily we … Continue reading →

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