Category Archives: Organizations

How the Government Works

Posted on 05/15/2023 by Jorge Medico

Once upon a time the government had a vast scrap yard in the middle ofa desert.Congress said, “Someone may steal from it at night.”So they created a night watchman position and hired a person at$18,000.00 a year for the job. Then … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Zoo

Posted on 04/03/2023 by Jorge Medico

A Day at the Zoo A number of years ago, the LA Zoo had a catchy jingle “You…belong in the zoo” that enticed a noteworthy uptick of visitors. It was one of those earwig tunes that once it got into … Continue reading →

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Hope Returns

Posted on 08/31/2022 by Jorge Medico

In order to appreciate the following, you have to have to be familiar with the story of Dr. Paul Farmer, best told by Pulitzer winning writer Tracy Kidder in his book, “Mountains Beyond Mountains”. If you read one book in … Continue reading →

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Olympic Glory

Posted on 02/05/2022 by Jorge Medico

The Olympics have officially opened in Beijing. We’ve always enjoyed watching the spectacle, drama, athleticism, triumph and tragedy that is inherent in the gathering of the best in the world. This year, however, there are stark differences that are difficult … Continue reading →

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How The Government Works

Posted on 01/12/2022 by Jorge Medico

After tilting at bureaucratic windmills for the last several days, I came across this old post which was too true to ignore and too accurate to be really funny. See how it fits with your experience of how things are … Continue reading →

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Hospice: Fear, Need, and Benefits

Posted on 06/25/2021 by Jorge Medico

“Somehow, in my case, I always thought they would make an exception.” – Epitaph on a tombstone in Philadelphia Allow me to express my bias at the outset – I am a believer in the hospice movement.  Unfortunately, there is … Continue reading →

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Ripped Off By Home Depot’s Plumbing Contractor!

Posted on 05/21/2021 by Jorge Medico

Our biggest surprise on Mother’s Day came when we heard water running after our morning shower. Following the sound of running water led us out the garage, where water was coming out from the bottom of our water heater, and … Continue reading →

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Decline and Fall

Posted on 09/24/2020 by Jorge Medico

There was a time, not so long ago that it no longer exists in my memory, when it was expected that family members of wealthier, educated people would enter public service, and do their part in maintaining the integrity of … Continue reading →

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The Role Of Luck In Our Lives

Posted on 09/18/2020 by Jorge Medico

It’s interesting to see how people view the role of luck in their lives, and how these perceptions reflect on their own views of themselves. Recent research has shown that chance plays a far larger role in our lives than … Continue reading →

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The Robot Will See You Now

Posted on 09/12/2020 by Jorge Medico

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal had a special section regarding some of the structural changes that have occurred in the practice of medicine in the United States, and projections for what will come in the future. They talk about the … Continue reading →

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