“Proper acute burn care minimizes the need for burn reconstruction. Even in optimal circumstances, however, a predictable set of reconstructive operations commonly is required during the first postinjury years. A … Continue reading Alas, that love, so gentle in his view, Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof! (Part 2)
“Survival was once the only gauge of success in managing serious burn cases. Today, however, the overriding objective of burn care has become reintegration of the patient into the home … Continue reading Alas, that love, so gentle in his view, Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof! (Part 1)
“First, some bullshit theory. The philosopher Harry G. Frankfurt defined what bullshitters do in his brief, bestselling book/essay ‘On Bullshit.’ Here’s my version of his definition: While liars say things … Continue reading Liars, Tigers, and Bears: Lessons in Detecting Bullshitters
“In the three years since leaving my narcissist ex-husband, dating again after narcissistic abuse has been a process of learning and unlearning—learning about personality disorders, domestic violence, the legal system; … Continue reading Maybe Not
“The human brain had a vast memory storage. It made us curious and very creative. Those were the characteristics that gave us an advantage—curiosity, creativity, and memory. And that brain … Continue reading The Memory
