Archive for bioethics

Another Conversation Not to Have

Here’s a fool-proof plan for spoiling an otherwise-delightful dinner with friends: Talk about the various ways one might build a family.
This I learned recently, after getting into a surprisingly heated exchange with a couple that we count among our very closest friends. I was reminded that everyone has very strong opinions, not only about how they’ve [...]

Posted by: John Culhane on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Town Halls, Tea Parties, and My Further Adventures in the ER

Apparently, my kidneys are manufacturing stones like cheap Chinese toys. Last night, I found myself back in the ER with another stabbing pain. This is now what I look for in home sale ads: “Charming Victorian house in diverse neighborhood. Walking distance to emergency room. Must see!”
This time, I thought that a CT scan did [...]

Posted by: John Culhane on Saturday, August 15th, 2009