Stories
Stories from the scalpel, the soul, and the journey
This is where my writing lives — essays from the operating theatre, reflections from a marriage, and lessons from a long journey. Read by theme, or search for what you remember.
From the Theatre
"I'm 23 going 24" — Bed Number 24
“"I'm 23 will I live to see 24, Doc, the way things are going I don't know."”
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Life & Leadership
Twenty-Six Years
“"This is the first time in my life that another man has told me he loves me and is proud of me."”
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"I Fumbled Our Relationship"
“"How does a man become successful everywhere else, yet bankrupt where it matters most?"”
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Shaking Hands With History
“A pioneer who opened the chest of possibility for a nation, and a new generation carrying the scalpel forward.”
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The Bottle of Poison
“One conversation can save a life. One evening can change a future. One safe space can pull a man back from the edge.”
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Marriage & Relationships
Children Hear With Their Eyes
“A home where books are open creates minds that are open. A parent who reads raises a reader.”
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Life & Leadership
The Captain of Your Ship
“The world does not need a safer version of you. Life is too short to play it safe.”
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