One Big Happy Family

One Big Happy Family

When I turned 40, I went to work, like most weekdays. As I approached my office, ‘crime scene’ tape started to come into focus, however, the message across the door frame screamed ‘Over the Hill’. The ribbing didn’t end there. My office was adorned with skulls and...
Who’s your buddy?

Who’s your buddy?

Ever notice what kind of food is left in the break room on Monday morning with a note that says, “Enjoy!”? It is not likely a bowl of fruit. More often, someone has decided they really need to avoid another sugar-binge and that the least wasteful option is to share...
The Power of Norms

The Power of Norms

I didn’t become a coffee drinker until my mid-40s. I might have had four or five cups in the seven years it took me to finish medical school and residency training. Coffee was a perk for those at the Johns Hopkins Health Care campus where I worked. I would notice the...