On Stage

Some managers at work went to a business conference at Disney World a couple of years ago. They brought back a concept of "on stage" versus "back stage." My usual role at the hospital is pretty "back stage" since patients are not typically aware of much of my activities. But my recent roll as a patient has put me squarely "on stage."

Margaret dropped me off "on stage" this morning for a follow-up appointment with my orthopedic surgeon. I had time afterwards to visit various departments and catch up on the latest news from work. While I waited for Margaret to drive up to the door I noticed a little dog walking on top of red car. She was accompanying another "on stage" performer (i.e. patient/visitor) and I tried (but failed) to get her picture on top of the car. Here's the one I did get, though. Pretty cute.

Pictures From Our Week

Pictures without faces

It's been one of those bad stretches lately, one of those bad times that come around only every few years. In times like these I can hardly grapple with my emotions. After a brief explosion of outward grief, I turn inward. I turn contemplative. Eventually words may come, but for now I have only pictures. Pictures without faces.

Pictures From Our Week

Pictures From Our Week

Pictures From Our Week

Here are some photos of our new friends from Taiwan and China; Maureen, Jessie and Lily.

Pictures From Our Week

Pictures from our week

Pictures from our week

Pictures from our week

Pictures from our week

Before Elizabeth's Pops concert

Pops Concert

Scott and Isaiah

Margaret