Once again I’ve not had any time to blog. Work has been heinous. I can’t seem to stop the flood wave of new patients coming through my porthole. If I ‘have a life’ meaning I spend an evening doing something pleasant**, this deprives me of time to dictate charts, which displaces blogging time.
I’ve been in a sour mood this week, and not just from the leeching of Time. I’m feeling unappreciated; just a means to something (usually a prescription). The lack of concrete praises normally doesn’t faze me. Once in awhile The Child pushes the Ego out of the CEO chair of The Board in my Psyche, resulting in the emotional appetite for warm fuzzies and a bear hug.
In “The Lion in Winter” the King and Queen are quarreling which of their three sons will get the throne. The Queen wants the oldest one; The King wants the youngest. The middle son asks them “Why is it when discussing the crown no one mentions Jeff (meaning himself)?” The King reminds him they made him Duke if Brittany and isn’t that power enough? Jeff replies:
“It’s not the power I feel deprived of, it’s the mention is miss.”
Like Jeff, this week I want some one to say I’m wanted and wonderful. I just hope the Ego picks itself up soon and swats The Child back into its proper place, which is a several chairs down on the right.
Getting out of town this weekend may help. I’ve prodded Someone to take me away and we are off to Flagstaff. It will be cold and rainy but I will be out of Phoenix. There will be a fireplace, a good book, and perhaps a bottle of wine or scotch (no rubbish).
No Children Allowed.
**Wednesday night was spent watching “Les Troyens” which was a smashing opera but goodness gracious it was a long as “Parsifal” if that is possible.
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January 24, 2013 at 9:28 PM
David Jeffreys
Some of us get your wisdom without coming through your porthole, without paying, and without needing a prescription. That is because you generously give us your wisdom through this blog. Some of us really do appreciate you. Just so you know!
January 24, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Rick
Sending bear hugs your way. Have a good weekend!
January 24, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Jay M.
OMG I GET YOU 100% Been there, listened to that, just HATED it. And I’m NOT a doctor!
When I got to this point, I always took a sabbatical. A weekend, a week…always August.
I hope your escape recharges you like it recharged me.
I promise not to be the child in March.
Peace <3
Jay
January 24, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Erik Rubright
Getting away will be good for you.
January 25, 2013 at 1:40 AM
anne marie in philly
go have a fling with someone! and your mexico trip is just over the horizon. AND in just 2 short months, you will be the guest of honour at the spo-a-rama-lama-ding dong, where we will sing your praises and worship at your feet!
January 25, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Shawn
Fortunately I have had the honor, and it is well worth singing his praises and worshipping at his feet!……and well yours to my dear AM…..
January 25, 2013 at 2:15 PM
anne marie in philly
awwwwwww, but I am not the guest of honor at this little shindig. I will be in the background and spo will shine like 1000 suns!
January 25, 2013 at 2:18 PM
Urspo
Every event needs a Diva Goddeses Warrior Queen. And my heels are posted and Cubby has a cold You’re it Lady! We will do our own video of “Diamonds are a girls best friend”. It’s guaranteed to go viral. Or postal.
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January 25, 2013 at 4:15 AM
Sean R
Aww!… I think someone needs a hug! Seriously, you seem like a genuinely good person. You are a means to an end in a way, you help provide a way for people to be mentally healthy. (Whether they follow through is another issue, and prescriptions are only part of the picture.)
January 25, 2013 at 6:35 AM
Jay
Molly (and I) send our love. Big Hugs!
January 25, 2013 at 8:03 AM
Laurent
I thought you were God the Father, I did not realize your patients were not more grateful for the help their are getting. Well I am sure Flagstaff will be nice. Don’t forget your fur coat. It’s going to be a bright sunny weekend here but a little fresh at -35C, great weather to skate on the Canal.
January 25, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Ron
“I can’t seem to stop the flood wave of new patients coming through my porthole.” Thank you Dr. Spo, my first LOL of the day. I needed that.
January 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Urspo
I first thought of rocks and avalanches but hey I am a Cancer, a water sign.
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January 25, 2013 at 9:19 AM
Ron
Dr. Spo, just a reminder that this loyal follower of your excellent blog appreciates and values you. Thank you for being you.
January 25, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Shawn
Big Furry Hug!
and on your trip….my prescription is BOTH! (a bootle of wine AND a bottle of Scotch)
January 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM
Cubby
Don’t fret, I got a big bear hug with your name on it just waiting for you. And if Someone is looking the other way, you might be getting your rear pinched. That should give you some cheer
January 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM
Urspo
I am all for bear hugs and pinches etc.
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January 25, 2013 at 10:22 PM
anne marie in philly
cubby is VERY good at giving bear hugs!
January 25, 2013 at 3:50 PM
Leon
And a huge hug from The Wild One. Wish we lived closer so I could deliver it in person.
January 26, 2013 at 9:42 AM
Mitchell Block
So sorry I’m late with my comment. If it’s any consolation, I think YOU should inherit the throne.