Tag Archives: growing up

when a bird in the hand is worth less than two in the bush

Posted on September.6.2013 by erika

Over the years, I have had my fair share of pets. Growing up, we had a sweet Golden Retriever named Brandy. She was the ideal family dog: a watch dog, but not a guard dog. Protective, but not overprotective. A … Continue reading →

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the south of the north

Posted on June.26.2012 by erika

I grew up in Wisconsin, a place I affectionately call “The South of The North”.

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spring break

Posted on March.20.2012 by erika

Within the next few days, I will post about Week 2 Clinicals, Medic Training and Dr. David Ansell’s inspiring talk that he gave to the nursing students (imagined title of talk in my head: Fighting The Man—because it sounds like … Continue reading →

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high school nicknames

Posted on February.28.2012 by erika

In high school, a few of us kids who were interested in medicine had the opportunity to shadow a physician. In my junior year in high school, the closest I got to medicine was when Dr. Mance, my pediatrician, allowed … Continue reading →

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mmmm….tasty face crayons.

Posted on February.15.2012 by erika

I like crayons. Growing up, my sisters, brother and I would color. It was a creative endeavor, which I suppose was encouraged back in the day, and it allowed Mom and Dad to watch LA Law in peace. We had a coffee can … Continue reading →

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