From reestheskin’s blog, under the categories “Bullshit, NHS” Link HERE At one time the words ‘manager’, ‘management’, or worst of all, ‘line-manager’ were alien to much of medicine or academia. Things still got done, in many ways more efficiently than now. It is just that our theories of action and praxis have been ransacked byContinue reading “Thought of the day 191114 – “Out of time””
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Well, being a dentist. Wise words.
Excellent editorial in the current British Dental Journal from Stephen Hancocks. Here is the final paragraph: “Whether you regard yourself as a repairer or one who needs repairing, an oxygen-mask fitter or recipient of the same it behoves us all to pay attention to our individual health and well-being, to not be ashamed of thisContinue reading “Well, being a dentist. Wise words.”
Quote of the Weekend
I have spent a few hours reading the weekend newspapers both paper and online (it’s a wet day & the Open is coming to a conclusion) and these words from Franciscan Friar, Brother William of Baskerville in Emberto Eco‘s “The Name of the Rose” seem most appropriate: “Often learned men of our time are onlyContinue reading “Quote of the Weekend”
Superstitious…moi?
Two journeys (so far) today. Seat numbers allocated at random, should I be concerned? Remind me of the date….
The Monday Morning Quote #537
“Make your mistakes, take your chances, look silly, but keep on going. Don’t freeze up.” Tom Wolfe
“Dentistry is Tough”
You know you’re being taken seriously when the incoming BDA President checks your name and writing in their address. “An opinion piece was recently published in BDJ In Practice by Dr Alun Rees, ‘Is Dentistry making us sick?’ It starts with the statement, ‘Dentistry is tough’. I don’t think any of us would argue withContinue reading ““Dentistry is Tough””
Gaping Void nails it….again!
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The Monday Morning Quote #529
The Day After One of the Greatest Stories in Sport a couple of quotes from Eldrick “Tiger” Woods. “People don’t understand that when I grew up, I was never the most talented, I was never the biggest, I was never the fastest, I certainly was never the strongest. The only thing I had was myContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #529”
The Monday Morning Quote #523
“Forget about inspiration and get into the habit of writing every day. Habit has written far more books than inspiration has. If you want the Muse to visit you, she needs to know where you are; so stay at your desk.” Phillip Pullman
The Monday Morning Quote #522
“The time to fill the larder is before you get hungry.” Anon