“Friendship is one essential thread in the fabric of happiness.” This is not a quote. This is from me. This came to me as we were eating outside, sharing the first BBQ meal of 2012, 3 families sharing a moment of togetherness with our kids. Originally posted on Facebook, March 18, 2012
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Some things you just can’t buy
The luxury i love: The afternoon nap. It makes the design of your day perfect. It’s an absolute pleasure. Some things you just can’t buy. Originally posted on Facebook, March 2, 2012
Live and let die
Recently, i had a patient die on me. This is often happens to me, almost daily. But this one was different, it was a fast inevitable death in an otherwise healthy looking lady. She was an elderly woman who came in with a deadly condition called septic shock. She died a few hours after beingContinue reading “Live and let die”
On building a home gym…
A friend of mine asked advice on building a home gym that is compact and affordable. Here was my answer: real iron dumbells 2×10, 2×20 and if budget permits 2×30. A suspension trainer. Keep it simple. Start with that. You can do plenty with this basic setup that takes no space. As interest grows, youContinue reading “On building a home gym…”
Simple autumn pleasures…
I like to try new recipes. My son asked me for pumpkin pie. Never having made one before, I just asked Google. This morning, I baked a small pumpkin, butternut squash and peppered squash while we went for a bike ride. In late afternoon, I made pumpkin puree and squash soup. Before supper, I mixedContinue reading “Simple autumn pleasures…”
Chernobyl TV miniseries review
It’s hard to watch. It’s painful in so many different ways. It’s a true story. It’s as real as it gets. It made think about the mistakes humanity made.It made me ponder about the mistakes we are currently making.Initially, I thought that the “free world” was a much better place to live in.In the end,Continue reading “Chernobyl TV miniseries review”
Friday night wind down protocol…
Warm bath. Alcohol. Fire. Music. I could spend hours just sipping a drink, listening to music and watching the flames dance in the fireplace…
My Dear Friend
My dear friend, This afternoon, we were together on the front lawn. You were lying, enjoying the sun and soft cool grass, being a cute dog.I was enjoying a warm coffee and I found great delight in sharing this peaceful moment with you.I found you so beautiful that I had to take a picture. ThoseContinue reading “My Dear Friend”
The best in others…
Every day, I am involved in managing conflict situations, difficult discussions and unpredictable events. On a daily basis, I have had to learn how to manage the emotional aspect of conflicts before adopting a rational discourse and proposing solutions.Recently, I wrote “when we give emotions the space they need to be felt and shared, theyContinue reading “The best in others…”
There’s nothing small about virtual small talk
On making video conferencing more palatable… Nowadays, many of us spend a significant part of our work life communicating through the phone and using videoconference. I recently had a conversation with a good friend, Ilias Benzeguir, who asked me the question: “What are we losing when we meet online compared to in person?” My answerContinue reading “There’s nothing small about virtual small talk”
Martin Pham Dinh 