Archive - Life and Limb

Food and Drink and Deeper Needs

Feeding the hurting and considering Holy Communion

4 hrs ago • Edwin Leap

Neither Man nor Beast

A hard night for emergencies, so pray

16 hrs ago • Edwin Leap

So You Want a Civil War?

Things that might help with preparation. Like bleeding control and grave-digging.

Jan 21 • Edwin Leap

Trust the Science? How about "Trust but Verify..."

It could be that some distrust is well deserved

Jan 19 • Edwin Leap

"If I forget thee, do not forget me..."

A prayer for life's battles

Jan 18 • Edwin Leap

Tale of a Hospital Transfer

My specialty is 'transferology.'

Jan 16 • Edwin Leap

Chest Pain Poem

Life and Limb is a reader-supported publication.

Jan 13 • Edwin Leap

A Healthcare Rant for Respiratory Season

Some predictions, as well as advice on staying safe

Jan 11 • Edwin Leap

Let's Stop Calling People Stupid, Shall We?

Insults don't advance our dialogue or unity. Or get people vaccinated. Or change their politics.

Jan 9 • Edwin Leap

Beautiful Chaos in the ER

Jan 4 • Edwin Leap

December 2025

Hospital to Hospital Transfers

A bigger issue than the system recognizes...

Dec 31, 2025 • Edwin Leap

Merry Christmas! And a Christmas Rant

Hodie Christus Natus Est!

Dec 25, 2025 • Edwin Leap

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