Category Archives: Personal
Cows With Guns
I’ve been overhauling my photo album, and I came across this photo from a few years ago. Our medical school class had a halloween bowling party, and I had just started using my original Digital Rebel. I spotted this guy … Continue reading
“Precious” Declaration
Several weeks ago I heard a clip on a local radio station. The DJ played a recording of Martin Gore, of Depeche Mode, explaining that his inspiration for their recent hit — “Precious” — was his experience growing up when … Continue reading
From Whence We Came
Interesting. I’m not entirely sure where the data for this search comes from, but it strikes me as mostly accurate. (For example, try searching for “Smith” here.) Essentially, the darker the color, the more people with a given surname live … Continue reading
Justin’s Fast Found by VW
Justin Alston, a buddy from my years at Duke, has appeared in a TV commercial. Jason and Sarah mentioned they had heard of such a thing while we had our way with Las Vegas. Upon returning home, I was watching … Continue reading
Vegas, baby
Road Trip! Woohoo!! I have no explanation how such fortune befell me, but I have a 3 day weekend coming up, and I was just informed that 2 of my best college buddies (Jason Bailey and Sarah Scolnik) are going … Continue reading
Audrey’s Graduation
Hmm. The photos for her graduation were the whole reason I finally put my website back up. I shared them with family and friends, but didn’t mention it here. So, belatedly, I’d like to announce the graduation of my littlest … Continue reading
Naked Pool Intruders
So…last Thursday I swung by the house for some food between rounding at the hospital and reporting for clinic in the afternoon. Spike, as usual, walks from the garage to the back yard with me, and what do I see? … Continue reading
My Linguistics Profile
Interesting. How reliable it is, I can’t say, since there are only a few questions. Still, I’d say it “hit the nail on the head.” 70% General American English, 30% Dixie (southern) Your Linguistic Profile: 70% General American English 30% … Continue reading
Home Depot on Memorial Day
Ack! Next time I get the urge to visit Home Depot on a Memorial Day, someone slap me upside the head. It was like trying to park at a mall on Christmas Eve. Once I got inside, I had to … Continue reading