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Month: September 2012

Once more unto the breach: chronic Lyme disease

September 30, 2012Russell Saunders 177 Comments

I like to think of it as a rite of passage, a trial by fire through which hardy bloggers must pass.  A point of pride, really.  Like staying on one’s horse while jousting, or figuring out how to navigate the… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized chronic lyme disease, mitt romney, virginia

Too clever by half in Maine? [Updated]

September 27, 2012Russell Saunders 35 Comments

So, it turns out I live in Maine. Those of you who have been wondering where I could possibly reside after I have so cunningly concealed this information since starting this blog, now you know.  I decided that I should… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized angus king, charlie summers, cynthia dill, maine senate race

“The New Normal” — trying to prove Rupert Everett right

September 26, 2012Russell Saunders 42 Comments

The other day I took exception to a recent statement by Rupert Everett, famous homosexual, former Madonna bestie and current Hollywood has-been.  Not a big fan of same-sex parents is Rupert.  Not a big fan of Rupert am I. Sadly,… Continue Reading →

gay rights, parenting andrew rannells, modern family, ryan murphy, the new normal

Stupid Tuesday questions, Billy Bush edition

September 25, 2012Russell Saunders 50 Comments

Merely by chance, the Better Half and I avoided catastrophe the other night.  Sitting wearily in front of the couch, we were flipping through the channels trying to find something to watch before heading off to bed.  It is the… Continue Reading →

awards shows, stupid tuesday questions awards shows, emmy awards

Briefly observed

September 23, 2012Russell Saunders 9 Comments

Yesterday, we drove to the Better Half’s hometown for a family birthday party.  He’s from the state where we currently reside, though his hometown is in a different area. Our state is pretty reliably blue.  Nate Silver scores it (at… Continue Reading →

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You asked for it: the chick flicks of Rose Woodhouse

September 21, 2012Rose Woodhouse 47 Comments

Recently, I asked for topics on which you might like to hear my thoughts. In my dual roles as recovering film nerd and Resident Ordinary Gentlewoman, Patrick suggested a list of top movies that deal with women’s issues. So here… Continue Reading →

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Aw, Shucks, Peter, You Shouldn’t Have

September 21, 2012Rose Woodhouse 32 Comments

On last night’s LeagueCast, Peter Singer’s view that disabled infants may be permissibly killed came up. I actually haven’t looked at his reasoning in a while, so I decided to take a gander and see what it’s all about. Turns… Continue Reading →

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On stigma

September 20, 2012Russell Saunders 42 Comments

Asks Alex: My colleague Jason Kuznicki argues that those who take charity should suffer a social stigma. Underlying this argument is the unspoken assumption that social stigmas are a good thing generally. I’m not convinced that this assumption is valid,… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized rodleen getsic, the bunny game

Talk like a real person!

September 20, 2012Russell Saunders 12 Comments

At the medical school I attended, one of the first classes students take is Medical Terminology.  It was taught at the time (I can’t imagine she’s still there now) by a batty old woman from Eastern Europe who everybody adored. … Continue Reading →

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We are the state

September 18, 2012Russell Saunders 3 Comments

Many moons ago, in the gap of time between when I graduated from medical school and when my residency began, I went on a medical mission trip to Central America.  Two of my best friends from school were also going,… Continue Reading →

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