When I was in 3rd grade, my teacher was able to look past my inglorious blonde bowl cut and appreciate my precocious vocabulary. She quickly recognized that the standard class Spelling Tests were merely testing my willingness to “go through…
“If you like to talk to tomatoes If a squash can make you smile If you like to waltz with potatoes Up and down the produce aisle….” If a squash CAN’T make you smile, you really need to re-evaluate your…
Given the recent wildfires and poor air quality, this morning’s Family Breakfast Banter naturally led to a discussion about Smokey Bear. I’ve always known that only I can prevent Forest Fires, but I was today years old when I learned…
I recently came across a post on LinkedIn about a guy who wore running sneakers to a job interview and “never had a chance” because of his choice in footwear. I’ve also heard pastors say that, “I can’t take anyone…
This morning, we welcomed a new member to our company’s West Team of Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaisons. (And if you’re among the roughly 8.2 billion people in the world who doesn’t know what an MSL is, you can read THIS…
Most people are familiar with the cockapoo, and this canine cross-breed is a common companion for many pet owners. However, not as many people are familiar with the kakapo, a bird indigenous to New Zealand. The kakapo is a nocturnal…
Coach Jay was doing an admirable job of staying positive as he shepherded the Flying Pancakes through the Valley of the Shadow of a 12 goal deficit. The opposing team had the 2nd Coming of Messi playing for them, and…
The CEO’s resume was incredibly impressive. Medical Doctor. PhD. Multiple publications in respected scholarly journals. And he had quickly leveraged his intelligence and experience into a high-ranking position in the BioTech company. “Saruman has a mind of metal and wheels”…
In the scorching summer heat, corporate employees grow sweaty, weary, and disgruntled. The grass starts to seem greener at other companies, and Medical Affairs morphs into Musical Chairs. And as you’ve probably observed in the news headlines, it becomes a…
I owe much of my capacity for resilience to the years I spent on the Meridian Elementary school playground in the early 1990s. Unlike the posh playsets and forgiving surfaces that characterize today’s facilities, this playground was primarily constructed from…
