“You are the only exception . . .”

Every time

The patient dug her fingers into my palms,

The unspoken question looms. I might ask first, dropping a

It often begins subtly, almost sweetly. The extra attention feels

My aunt was a one-of-a-kind lady. Her laugh was infectious,

In February 1979, new regulations went into effect that were

Medicine presents many opportunities for bravery. Years ago, I was