In the past I’ve railed against “unprecedented” and “disrupt.” Let’s now take aim at “broken.” This came up because the other day a health care professional used the phrase, “It’s broken.” This was not in reference to a limb but rather, as I recall, some aspect of the healthcare system. And at that moment, hearingContinue reading “Another Overused Word”
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Disrupt (v.) Disrupt!
Among the words that recently I’ve come to detest from overuse are “unprecedented” and “broken.” And now it’s time to add “disrupt” to the list. I understand the desire to shake things up. I’ve never been a fan of the static status quo. And I know you have to stir the pot in order toContinue reading “Disrupt (v.) Disrupt!”
Dem Dry Bones
Have you ever broken a bone? Today’s prompt asks if I have ever broken a bone, and the answer is no. I was once asked when I broke my nose but I believe that that was just a misdiagnosed deviated septum which I didn’t have fixed until my 60s. Oddly enough my skull did notContinue reading “Dem Dry Bones”