Tag Archives: Life

Human Sea

Posted on 03/20/2023 by Jorge Medico

I’ve always been fascinated by the mysteries of human interactions, and how we have evolved as a tribal society. Today, many suffer from the separation from a community, a sense of not belonging to something bigger than themselves. Consciously or … Continue reading →

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The Long Night of the Soul

Posted on 03/12/2023 by Jorge Medico

One of the privileges of being a physician is being included in the often remarkable stories of people facing sudden reversals of fortune, and the courage, need I say grace, of the human spirit in dealing with the vicissitudes of … Continue reading →

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Verdict

Posted on 03/06/2023 by Jorge Medico

How many of you have experienced the judgment of a snooty waiter or sommelier in a fancy restaurant? They seem to have a talent for wordlessly putting you down. Of course, this only occurs if you buy into their fantasy … Continue reading →

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Making Arrangements

Posted on 09/26/2022 by Jorge Medico

Welcome to another Monday’s Poem of the Week. As I observe the passage of the vignettes around me that make up the great play of life, I often fantasize about the back stories of the players creating the scenes. The … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Stuff in the Garage

Posted on 08/08/2022 by Jorge Medico

Our garage (like so many others) is full of good intentions. I’m indebted to my friend Dave for sharing the following for this Monday’s Poem of the Week. Someone once told me that it’s better to sit on a thumbtack … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Border

Posted on 07/18/2022 by Jorge Medico

The Monday Morning Poem of the Week brings you this wry reminder of the signposts in our lives. Since it’s a journey which we all take, we might as well enjoy it with a mix of dry humor. Crossing the … Continue reading →

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Open Heart

Posted on 05/02/2022 by Jorge Medico

As a student, seeing my first heart surgery was a profound experience. This Monday’s Poem of the Week does a remarkable job of capturing the mystery and the magic of this remarkable organ on which we all critically depend. Open … Continue reading →

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How to Say Goodbye

Posted on 03/28/2022 by Jorge Medico

Monday’s Poem of the Week addresses a theme that recently has been to familiar for many of us. I like it because it does so with elegance and hope. Wishing we all can do the same. How to Say Goodbye … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on 03/23/2022 by Jorge Medico

Humility Humility is a character trait most of us tend to admire about another person. Ideally, it comes from the recognition that a great deal of rewards, honors and riches we accumulate over time are not necessarily due to our … Continue reading →

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Project Clog

Posted on 03/14/2022 by Jorge Medico

How many of us are unaffected by rush hour traffic, looming deadlines, personal and family demands, emails waiting for response? Not many, sad to say. Which is the reason why the following poem from my brilliant friend Dave strikes so … Continue reading →

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