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Loading ...There was a multi-alarm fire just 3 blocks from where I live. I slept through it; didn’t know anything about it as it happened. It’s nice to know that I can go on about my life while others do the … Continue reading
Is that dedication or what?
(1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...I just realized last night, while we were on our way to yet another call at some ungodly hour, that even though the ignorant public and the lying politicians are constantly yakking about cutting our pay and our benefits because … Continue reading
Bicyclists and criminals
(4 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ...What do bicyclists and criminals have in common? They both are marginalized sections of society who demand recognition but do little to earn their places in normal society.* Bicyclists are marginalized on the road and demand recognition from vehicles. But … Continue reading
The hubris of youth
(2 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ...I was at some talk, and at some point, it was said that there is no logical correlation between years of experience and confidence in skill. That roughly translated, in my head, to “cocky new people.” To someone like me, … Continue reading
Dear re-cert instructors
(8 votes, average: 4.13 out of 5) Loading ...I will happily listen to you prattle on and on about the updates on the ever-changing guidelines, but please don’t use your 9 months of experience to question how I manage patients or insinuate that I’m doing things wrong. And … Continue reading
