My family is the real-life version of the Griswolds from National Lampoon’s. More space cadet than rocket scientist. The kind of people who are really good at getting in their own way. You’ve seen us before. At the rest stop wondering how we drove 40 miles in the wrong direction. At the movies bragging about [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘chemo’
May 19, 2009
obama: a health care policy away from greatness?
It’s just a tad early, I know, to declare Barack Obama’s presidency a success. But I have to say, so far, 44 has been impressive. From attempting to right the wrongs at Guantanamo to breathing life into the floundering auto industry, President Obama has had to wade through one big mess after another. Last week, [...]
April 23, 2009
pass the beer, hold the tears
America is a nation that tries really hard to be sensitive when discussing race and gender—or even the disabled. We approach these subjects with restraint, choosing our words carefully for fear of insulting others. But when it comes to life-threatening diseases, that reserve seems to get tossed aside by even the most meticulous minds. Since [...]
