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Minimum Stim Protocol

MINIMUM STIM is a descriptor I’ve heard used in the NICU mostly for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome. But I also find it a useful phrase to repeat to myself when I’m stressed out about call. It means keeping additional inputs as minimal as…

October 24, 2026
Reading Weekend Work

5 on a Friday: Dark Media + Life Reflections

1- Was just reflecting on our schedule this fall. It has been REALLY REALLY FUNCTIONAL I have to say! Things I love: Sometimes the pieces feel awkward and bumpy but this particular season is just working out really nicely. Deserves recognition I feel! 2-…

October 23, 2026

Things to Do in the C R A C K S

I am not very patient, unfortunately. This probably is something I could and should work on. In fact, maybe it will make it to my 2027 goals list, if I find a way to frame it effectively. But also I think that sometimes my…

October 22, 2026
Goals life

Calling It Fall + Q5 Personal Retreat

Our weather seems to have shifted a tiiiiiiiny bit! It’s noticeably less humid and I daresay I might even describe it as pleasant, though when the sun beats down it still feels pretty hot. Today’s low was actually in the 60s (67!!!!) — I…

October 21, 2026
life Travel

Metaplanning Things + A Gift to Myself

I use the word “metaplanning” in two ways, which is probably confusing. The first is to describe thinking about your planning systems. IE, planning your planning tools and techniques! If I’m thinking about my stack or trying some new productivity technique, I consider that…

October 20, 2026
life Reading

5 on a Friday: End-of-call Edition

(Another heartbreaking news story today. My heart goes out to those impacted and I will be donating to Everytown this weekend, because I feel like at least that is something I can do.) AND there is no appropriate segue, but I am going to…

October 16, 2026
life

OF AN ERA (Weezer + Shins)

Weezer/Shins concert on a weeknight: CHECK! And during a call week, no less. (I swapped the night coverage for next Tuesday thanks to a flexible colleague!). We were out until 11 (!) and the show was a lot of fun. I thought the Shins…

October 14, 2026
life Work

Follow Ups!

1- Did I get through my Sunday to do list? ALMOST. I think I did everything except for G’s room organization (her books). It was ~4 pm, I was DEEP into Fellowship Point, and I made the executive decision to sit on the couch…

October 13, 2026