When did the Betsy Ross get co-opted? Where was I? And dammit all. The Phillies have been flying the Betsy Ross flag in center field, next to the 50-star flag. I mean, the flag was made here, so I get the connection to history in Philadelphia. Everybody needs to stop co-opting everything. Can’t gesture that something…

I feel like this is something that, if I asked my wife to play fistball with me, I’m getting slapped.

No doubt, we like that part. And I’ve been to Sixers games at the nadir of The Process when you could study in the front rows (plenty of light, room to stretch out, no noise!). But for me, part of going to the games is the live experience, the buzz of the crowd. Of course, I’m still a little grumpy that they moved…

Residents don’t inspire confidence because they haven’t done jack shit without someone else’s supervision and approval. If anything, theirs is all false bravado until they get out of training. Then, they shit their pants when they realize they’re on their own.

Your post came 14 minutes after the article was published. Mighty Swift on your part.

Fuck... my wife has been a nurse for 23 years and I trust her more than any resident for literally anything regarding medical care.

All of the above.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my career and all of the good and bad that comes with it. But if you’re focused on the trappings - money, cars, women, respect, perks, influence - there are better ways to get it than putting yourself through 4 years of school, 3-7 years of training, a mountain of debt, long hours, working…

I didn’t know what I didn’t know until I was almost 8 years into private practice AFTER six years of residency and fellowship. Hell, I am still learning.

We upped the ante by firing Roman candles at each other while driving. We all survived. We were dumb.

No. I don’t. Unless he is calling 911.

It’s important to him because he is looking to build on his massive ego, apparently. Which is the wrong reason to get into medicine in the first place. My medical degree, board certifications and all are necessary for my career, but outside of work, I prefer being Just Another Guy (who knows medicine). I’m not…

Theoretically, you could graduate medical school, pass your boards and start practicing. But you won’t get covered by any insurance companies and you won’t likely get hired within 200 miles of anything beyond a 1-stoplight town in the sticks. So unless you’re going all-cash in Skeech’s Hollow, West Virginia, you’re…

Not disrespecting the PhD, but years ago, I had a patient’s husband who had a PhD in child psychology who introduced himself as “Dr Bob” to an intensive care unit full of physicians. I’m not going to rain on your parade, boss, but your doctorate carries less weight when surrounded by dozens of people with medical…

I’m licensed in New Jersey, where the state gives you a wallet-size card as proof of your medical license. I presume other states may do something similar. As far as being a Big-Time Public Doctor in a Crisis... meh, one time my then-wife and I were at a show and they asked for a doctor because someone was feeling…

Like every American man born between say, 1935 and 1950, my dad’s pinnacle was having a Town Car/Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis. He got one right about the time I was learning to drive. It’s funny how people reflexively slow down when you see the distinctive silhouette, headlights and grille until you realize every Old…

In my experience, I have never seen a Prius come within 15 miles of the posted speed limit, so I see it as more “OJ in the Bronco” than “drive it like you stole it”. And they go slow enough that you can definitely see the smug satisfaction on their faces as they putter around.

I’ve had my partial plan since before I met my wife. Every game we’ve been to together has been in this climate. And I keep telling her to be patient, and she’ll see how awesome CBP is when it’s full and the games matter. I thought this would be a year for her to believe me.

As an Eagles fan, I consider it a blessing that the NFC East has 2 owners of the caliber of Snyder and Jerrah. I hope they stay forever, because as long as the Giants are in a down cycle, we should be golden. And the Giants are tied to Eli for as long as he’ll make them.

I don’t wish him any particular harm and I want the Phillies to win. But picking a fight with any fan base is a dumb idea. Picking one with Philadelphia is suicidal. Jimmy Rollins tried it a couple of times and largely got away with it because he is one of the best to ever put on the red pinstripes.