Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets. So, we shouldn’t be surprised that our health care system results in fragmented care and inappropriate utilization—we designed it.
The Power of Thank You
One of the most important things any of us can do is express gratitude. For me, our annual luncheon is always a good reminder that it is once again time to say, “Thank you.”
Pulling the Trigger
Two weeks before my cousin’s twenty-third birthday, he shot and killed himself. It scarred our family. It was the first time a loved one of mine had committed suicide, but it would not be the last.
Preschool Delinquents
I remember eating breakfast at preschool. We had scrambled eggs and toast. I was more accustomed to eating eggs with a tortilla, but I figured bread would suffice in helping me scoop up the eggs.
Civil Disagreement
Part of me enjoys the absurdity and showmanship associated with campaigns, and part of me is aghast at the lack of decorum. In politics, it can be difficult to find moments of civil discourse.