Stealing Boegiboe’s shtick
I know Slow Tuesday Night is the go-to blog hereabouts for original drink recipes, and I do not presume to be a mixologist of particular novelty most of the time. (I am not too humble to say that I make… Continue Reading
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Don’t elect the scientifically illiterate
Daydream with me — Congress decides the question of the Earth’s shape is still open. Some members express a strong belief that it is shaped like a burrito. (I know that at least one reader will catch the reference.) Rather… Continue Reading
Stupid Tuesday questions, methyl salicylate edition
The bathrooms in my office remind me of my neurology professor from medical school. I can explain. Recently the cleaning service installed some sort of permanent air freshener on the inner rim of the commodes. So now the loo smells… Continue Reading
Against the tide
Since leaving the last stage of my training *vague mumble* years ago, I’ve been a full-fledged attending-level pediatrician in two practices. The first was in a practice owned by the local hospital, and my current one is a real-live private… Continue Reading
In which I reconsider a previously-stated opinion
I am on the record as opposing over-the counter access to oral contraceptive pills. It seems that stance now puts me at odds with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Oh, dear. From the ACOG committee that drafted their… Continue Reading
Beefs with “Skyfall”
Last night, thanks to the willingness of a certain visiting Grandmother to babysit, the Better Half and I went to our first movie since the arrival of the Squirrel. I am a massive James Bond fan, and we’d heard good… Continue Reading
When it’s a different kind of trophy
By now, I assume everyone is familiar with the sad saga of Kevin Clash, one-time Elmo? For those of you who have somehow avoided the story (in which case I hope your sojourn on Mars was restful), Mr. Clash is… Continue Reading
For the holiday
Sometimes I worry that I am among the sappier contributors here at the League. But this week we celebrate the holiday where we are called upon to reflect on those things that make us thankful. So it’s my blog, and… Continue Reading
The Specific Problem of Hipster Irony
This is cross-posted at the main page. I would appreciate any comments on that post. It’s Irony Day here at Blinded Trials! In the New York Times ongoing philosophy column, The Stone, Christy Wampole informs us “How to Live Without… Continue Reading
Stupid Tuesday questions, ironic irony edition
I do not trouble myself with the delusion that I am cool. Indeed, if there is one thing with which I am wholly comfortable, it is the vast gulf that separates me from coolness. The truth is that I have… Continue Reading