Archive - Life and Limb

Cynicism is Essential to Medical Practice

It's just one more tool in the doctor's 'black bag'

4 hrs ago

A Prayer Before Work in the ER

I suspect that if we could see places from which prayers fly up, day and night, and if they appeared as flashes of light or bolts of lightning…

Apr 21 •

Never Disdain the Coal Miner

Who made, and makes, so much progress possible

Apr 18 •

There's Lots of Humor in Medicine

We're just afraid we'll be cancelled if we say it out loud.

Apr 16 •

The Privilege we Fail to Discuss

It's easy to dismiss religious faith when life is good

Apr 15 •

Preparing for the Worst in Healthcare

What do we need to consider as we plan for the future?

Apr 9 •

March 2024

I Love You, I Live You

Easter insights from texting errors

Mar 31 •

Thank You Dear Friends and Colleagues

For All Those Who Forgot to Say it or Couldn't.

Mar 26 •

A Couple of Links

An interview and apologies for a slow writing week

Mar 23 •

Christian Nationalism?

Have you ever been on a church committee? Or to a church?

Mar 17 •

The People The Kids Bring Home

We still love them all

Mar 15 •

Who are we to judge?

The low-hanging fruit of mercy

Mar 12 •

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