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Remedial Anatomy Part II: Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Explains Female Reproductive Anatomy
Last week we discussed how it is physically impossible for a woman to swallow a camera in order to undergo a gynecologic exam. I promised to cover human female reproductive anatomy with a little help from Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. … Continue reading
Remedial Anatomy Part 1: The Alimentary Canal
Idaho state representative Vito Barbieri made social media waves last week by asking if a woman could swallow a camera in order for a physician to perform a remote gyn exam. The details are slightly murky and I confess I … Continue reading
Shari
The ribbon candy arrives every December in a decrepit orange VW bug, swirls of radioactive corn syrup contorted into impossibly long curlicues, one infinity symbol stacked atop another. The candy is hard, hard enough to cut your gums. You’re supposed … Continue reading
The Ace Transducer
My husband, Ace, doesn’t believe in Valentine’s Day, says he doesn’t want to be manipulated by our consumerist culture into professing ebullient emotions in a manner befitting an extrovert. Those are my words. He’d say, “I don’t like it when … Continue reading
Crush Confessions
Shaun Cassidy stole my innocence. I sat in one of the twin beds at my grandparents’ house, tucked into the mustard yellow sheets with bold black and white splotches. I sat and I realized for the first time that normal … Continue reading
Here’s What I Wore – part two
In honor of Groundhog Day (the movie), I present the second annual “Here’s What I Wore.” Woke up to “feels like minus six degrees” today! Refreshing! I have no memory of my breakfast. I lovingly crafted a wholesome meal for … Continue reading
Trampled By Zebras
My back “went out” on Saturday. For the three days prior, I had hints of my upcoming misfortune, a twinge over my hip, some vague throbbing around the knee. By Saturday afternoon, I couldn’t take off my socks, touch my … Continue reading
MLKhaos
The annual MLK performance at my son’s school is the major all-school event of the year. The entire student body participates, even the kids who claim to hate singing. (How can anyone hate singing?) The music teacher, let’s call … Continue reading
How the Dog Ate Christmas – guest post by The Big E
My guest blogger today is The Big E – grade 4. We hope you enjoy his tale of suspense and intrigue. —————— It was Christmas Eve in Glueville and the Affengrincher was coming so that night the Affengrincher got on … Continue reading
One Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Disclaimer: I am not your doctor. I am not trying to give you medical advice. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 now. Now! Thank you. ———————— Tis the season. Everyone has “The Flu.” Unfortunately for health care … Continue reading