Ode to Carrots and Their Tops
Carrots and their tops are a separation I only approve of out of necessity. They are so much more beautiful neatly joined. ~ RDK
Monthly Archives: June 2012
My Little Victory Garden: Summertime = Busy Time.
When people ask me how much of my time is spent gardening, I tell them “it averages out to about a half hour every day.” Some raise their eyebrows and […]
Four Plus Four Equals 170? The Wacky World of Prescription Drug Costs.
I’ve been the behavioral scientist at a family medicine residency program for just about one month, and the learning curve has been steep. We have noon conferences every day chock […]
Strengthening Families One Square at a Time
Activities that support important work are better when the whole family is involved. Family activities that support programs that strengthen families? Even better. And this was the case this past […]
Red Dirt Kelly’s Favorite Things: Crimson and Whipped Cream, Norman, OK
The problem of being a “foodie” lies in the tension between the compulsive task of assessing what you’re eating, and that moment you judge the food or establishment du jour […]
Lessons I Learned from my Dad
The following is a non-exhaustive list of lessons I learned from my dad. I’m writing the term “non-exhaustive” because even if I included all that I’ve learned to this moment, […]
What in the World is “Chitting?” Probably Not What You Think.
“So one of my friends does this thing…” I was at lunch today listening to a story from a long-time friend. When she continued, I did a mental double-take. “Yeah, […]
Exposed: Thunder Fan Reveals Internal Dialogue During the Western Conference Finals
Tuesday, 8:35 a.m., she opens her e-mail and reads that, “…tomorrow, June 6, 2012 [is] INTEGRIS Thunder Spirit Day!” She notices her place of employment used not one, but TWO […]
My Interior Capital M
Question: “What would I ‘jump into’ if money were no problem?” Answer: A covert part of my psyche has identified as an undercover agent ever since reading “Harriet the Spy.” […]
He’s Only the Ghost of a Giant
In this Chapter, the writings of past Giants told that villagers begin acting very strangely if they see even so much as a hint or shadow of a Giant! He […]
