Dr. Rolley McMansplainer

Feb 6, 2024 | Uncategorized

I had something that seemed like an anaphylactic reaction on the night before thanksgiving.  The ER doctor recommended I follow up with an allergist. I searched online and, though most offices had a long wait list, one office was able to see me within a month.  And so...
I’m sorry, but….

I’m sorry, but….

Sep 20, 2023 | diversity, teaching

I’m Sorry, but… I’m sorry, this may be a stupid question, but… I’m sorry, I still don’t get it, can I ask…. I’m sorry, I feel stupid asking but…. I’m sorry, I know we just went over this but… Of course, you can ask, but you can’t say ‘I’m sorry’ Rewind the...
oxygen and skin color

oxygen and skin color

Jul 25, 2023 | diversity

Yesterday I took my asthmatic son to the doctor.  His doctor told me that his pulse ox was 95%, which is concerningly low.  Together we decided whether he should be transferred to the emergency room, or if we could continue treating his asthma at home.   Pulse ox...
Tattoo

Tattoo

Jul 20, 2023 | Uncategorized

Whys I got my first tattoo out of spite and celebration on my 18th birthday with four of my friends in attendance.  I wish I hadn’t.  That mild regret has prevented me from ever really considering another tattoo, until now.  Unlike that first tattoo story, this ink...