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Sharper than a scapel, more soothing than a balm, more supportive than a cast,
poetry, as medicine, is the way through.
My work
My work is loving the world. Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird- equal seekers of sweetness. Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums. Here
Edna reflects on my 56th birthday
Dr. Weeks’ Comment: I was raised with the saying “When you lose your laugh, you lose your footing.” to remind me to find humor in
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Osler, Milton and Tenneyson
Dr. Weeks’ Comment: If we study greatness, perhaps we might become infected in some small part. More gems from The Life of
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Osler’s poetic prescription for doctors
Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Having just now finished The Life of William Osler, Vol 2 , my heart is filled with the gratitude of one who
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Poetry and innovation
Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Great poetry changes lives. read and write on! http://www.fastcompany.com/1843017/how-innovation-is-more-poetry-than-science How Innovation Is More Poetry Than Science BY DANIEL W. RASMUS | This article
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the Queen bee is about to fly!
DR. WEEKS’S COMMENT: I checked my bee hives yesterday and the ladies (400,000 honey bees) are being temped by the early buds. Soon the
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The Heart of Man
Dr. Weeks’ Comment: In poetry we find clarity and focused inspiration. Enjoy this, by AE Houseman! ‘Tis five years since, `An end,’ said
Accordion
Accordion by Robert Service Some carol of the banjo, to its measure keeping time; Of viol or of lute some make a song. My battered
Fear of Flying
Dr. Weeks Comment: So many people flying over the holidays and so many are anxious. If you are one of them, enjoy this reflection from