Earlier this month a consortium of influential physicians issued a first, a set of guidelines to be used in a pandemic or similar disaster. To put it bluntly the following groups would not be treated: the very elderly, seriously hurt trauma victims, severely burned patients and those with dementia. The idea is not to just…

Like my cohorts I grew up with Ted Kennedy being part of the political landscape, taking his presence for granted in a way, and like so many others the news of his having a malignant brain tumor saddens me. I could indulge thoughts like what a pity or what a loss, but I’d rather celebrate…

It was Arisha’s first birthday and except for the few weeks she went to India, she’s seen me everyday of her life. I live next door and she knows me better than any other adult besides her parents. So it was natural that at her party she would go to me in a way she…