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Ways and Excuses

Posted by Sachi ⋅ December 27, 2014 ⋅ 2 Comments

Tadhana’y merong tip na makapangyarihan. Kung ayaw may dahilan, kung gusto palaging merong paraan. – Rico Blanco, Antukin

On Evidence-Based Practice

Posted by Sachi ⋅ June 30, 2014 ⋅ 4 Comments

In God we trust. All others (must) have data. ~ Bernard Fisher, M.D. as cited in The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. Dr. Fisher was a surgeon who questioned the Halstedian Theory (i.e. Radical Mastectomy). Radical mastectomy, a procedure deemed reliable based only on Dr. Halsted’s “experience”, was refuted by Dr. Fisher … Continue reading →

Down Low

Posted by Sachi ⋅ February 13, 2014 ⋅ 7 Comments

I am now flooded with despair, almost hysteria, as if I was smothering. As if a great muscular owl were sitting on my chest, its talons clenching and constricting my heart. ~ Sylvia Plath

On Measuring Time

Posted by Sachi ⋅ December 28, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

When the battery in my watch died, I still wore it. There was something about the watch that said: It doesn’t matter what time it is. Think in months. Years. Someone loves you. Where are you going? There are some things you will never do. It doesn’t matter. There is no rush. Be the best … Continue reading →

On Matters of Consequence

Posted by Sachi ⋅ July 28, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

I know a planet where there is a certain red-faced gentleman. He has never smelled a flower. He has never looked at a star. He has never loved any one. He has never done anything in his life but add up figures. And all day he says over and over, ‘I am busy with matters … Continue reading →

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