Author Archives: bryan

In early October I had a conversation with my supervisor (at the time) in which I explained that unless I received a significant pay increase by the end of the calendar year, I would make more by retiring and I … Continue reading →

I typically don’t like people who (I think) think they are better than me. The truth is, if I think someone thinks that they are better, odds are I have merely come to the realization that they have some advantage … Continue reading →

A Humanitarian… …is driven by Foresight. …works toward Change. …reasons from Fact and Expertise. A Citizen… …is driven by Fear. …works toward Comfort and Tradition. …reasons from Belief. A Pretender… …is driven by Power. …works toward Status Quo. …reasons from … Continue reading →

We had a choice – a baby step forward or a step back. We chose to take two (maybe three) steps back. And we, as a whole, deserve what it will bring. And as a whole we will suffer, but … Continue reading →

This week I was invited to contribute to the evaluation process for the dean of the medical school where I work as an unnoticeable cog in an entanglement of bureaucratic machinations. There were more than 20 questions asking for a … Continue reading →