T1 – 004: Three Cadaver
We detached the sternocleidomastoid and infrahyoid muscles from their sternal and clavicular insertions. Then, I took a manual bonesaw and cut through the clavicles at their midlengths…
Category: Blinded Trials
On medicine and philosophy
Good doctors don’t trash-talk their patients
According to Slate, doctors everywhere use slang to dehumanize their most difficult patients. Russell begs to differ.
The Affordable Care Act One Year Later
The New York Times has a new report: the Affordable Care Act seems to be making steady progress against the problem of uninsured Americans. This is despite Republican obstructionism of Medicaid expansion.
by Christopher Carr
On the freedom to speak stupidly
In which Russell wearily defends Rob Schneider’s right to say stupid things and still remain a working actor.
T1 – 003: Two Cadaver
by Christopher Carr, the second part of a series on the dissection of human cadavers
T1 – 002: One Cadaver
by Christopher Carr, the first part of a series on the dissection of human cadavers
Late to the party — tardy musings about the Emmys
Acting awards shows + opportunity for ranting = Cloud Nine for Russell Saunders
To hell with topicality — a writing bleg
It’s not that Rose and Russell are at a loss for words. Rather the opposite, really.
What Do You Get When You Cross Sports and Awards Shows? A Hangover. That’s What.
Russell and Kazzy descend to a new level of hell with an ESPYs viewing party.
Stupid Tuesday questions, Michael Gambon edition
In which I discuss one of the very few topics about which my best friend and I disagree.
Semi-stupid Tuesday questions, Mrs. Whatsit edition
“You’re given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself. What you say is completely up to you.”
Stupid Tuesday questions, Beau Brummel edition
“This is the kind of arrant pedantry up with which I will not put,” said Winston Churchill. Except he probably never said it.
The moral abyss that is Joe the Plumber
At long last, have you left no sense of decency, Mr. Wurzelbacher?
