English names that sound funny to Mandarin speakers
These are hysterical. Who knew what we could sound like to another ear?
Who do doctors work for?
Hmmm, who does the doctor work for? Think again. They may not have much of a choice.
When patients are suffering from life-threatening illnesses or debilitating health conditions, the only thing that should matter is delivering appropriate evidence-based treatments in a timely manner. For that, patients rightly turn to us — their trusted physicians — for expert guidance on the best course of action. Yet, all too often, insurers insert themselves into the equation. As a result, restrictive policies like prior authorization can interfere with patient care — and lead to dangerous and painful outcomes.
Barbara Jung, MD, and Deborah Dyett Desir, MD
Dr Elisabeth Potter, MD
Several days ago, I posted Insurance companies dictating to doctors – Marion’s Mumblings. Today I am returning to this urgent subject by posting continuing videos from this doctor who is continuing her fight against America’s insurance companies. While many of …
Irons Park – A river runs through
Earlier this week, I visited my favorite local park – Irons Park in West Branch, MI, USA. It’s an inviting place for me full of bird and other nature sounds. A spot that’s inviting, soothing, and relaxing. I could sit …
Work and fork. Why don’t they rhyme?
Ever wonder why certain words in the English language don’t rhyme? They have the same spelling, but… I have and I’m sure most of us have pondered this question. Let’s take a look at the following. Read aloud.
Dork, fork, pork, and work
Anger, banger, and danger
Ballet, mallet, and wallet
Food, mood, and good
Both, doth, and cloth
Howl, growl, and bowl
Bush, push, and gush
Car, far, tar, and war
Cart, fart, mart, and wart
No Bridge Too Far – the book
My next project was going to be a sci-fi story about trees (now on temporary hold), however, after careful consideration, I decided to compile all the personal WWII veteran’s stories shared with me over a 15-year period.
While these memoirs exist on my website, I’d like to present them in book form for their families, friends and other interested readers. I know “my boys” (as I lovingly called them), would be thrilled.
The book’s main focus will regard combat engineers in the ETO (my dad was one). Along with the individual histories, will be vignettes about the second world war in Europe, tying everything together.
I’m excited and can’t wait to get started.