Life, the universe, and everything? The implication is that humor will always have a place, even in the weightiest topics or most tragic circumstances. At least I’ve always appreciated your lightness during the ups and downs of the past 33 years! Thank you!-John
Posting here and in the “Welcome to the Discussion Blog” section, because I’m not quite sure which it belongs in:
Very excited to have this forum in which we can communicate, share memories and perhaps look to the future.
We are a community of people with significant common experiences and yet who mostly don’t know one another at all. One of the great things about the Town Hall was getting finally to see and hear from all those people I’ve previously only noted reading magazines in the waiting room, or perhaps vaguely heard in muffled tones (words not distinguishable) through an exam-room wall. It was great to hear stories that resonated with mine, and stories that helped to broaden my knowledge of Dr. Sagov’s wonderful work. And seeing folks nod along when I told my own was also a lovely experience.
I suggested at the time that it might be great to start some sort of oral-history project, to capture some of these great stories. I think it could also become a valuable resource for young doctors in training–a how-to that goes beyond textbook knowledge and into deeper human experience, as Dr. Sagov does himself. I’d be happy to know if there is interest in this. I have a certain amount of experience in the area, and I’d be glad to help make it happen
Thanks for helping us set the stage for our discussion. I was nourished and moved by the sharing during the virtual town hall on february 25th and look forward to more reflection and remembering .
Stan, it’s sad to see that you’re finally pulling a plug, but your impact will be everlasting. In terms of looking to the future, both as an individual and as a community of people you’ve impacted. Ari mentioned an oral history project to tell stories. Have you considered an oral history at one of the many sites for such (e.g. the National Library of Medicine at NIH, Columbia, etc.)? Not to mention writing for either students, practitioners, or the general public to get the word out? Your insights during our conversations have been well thought out and impactful, and have been well received. We can talk about the state of the world, but can we change it for the better? How? I look forward to helping in any meager way that I can.
That is part of the reason for doing this blog and as we continue we will be looking to share our collective reflections with others.
Several patients who are oral historians, ethnographers etc have expressed interest in doing that work.
I am doing quite a lot of teaching to colleagues and not finding writing a priority compared to the music making which remains fundamental.
I am not so grandiose about fixing the world lately and immersed instead in doing loving and creative living with all in my circle incuding you..Thanks for thinking of me
In 1977 my ex wife Madeline and I tried to have a home birth in Cambridge with Stanley and a midwife. She didn’t dilate and eventually we wound up at Cambridge Hospital for a C section. Some of the people at Cambridge Hospital were not friendly to home births, but everything turned out OK. Stanley continued to be my doctor for decades and I treasure my time with him and his medical wisdom. I loved how he taught the medical students who came in to the visits. And I loved his jazz playing and always try to get to his concerts, which I hope will start up again very soon.
Thanks for joining the sharing and I of course look forward to next steps as well as being nourished by all of our reflections on our shared experience in the practice.
so my fellow humans… what should we discuss on this discussion blog ??
Dear, dear Stan,
Life, the universe, and everything? The implication is that humor will always have a place, even in the weightiest topics or most tragic circumstances. At least I’ve always appreciated your lightness during the ups and downs of the past 33 years! Thank you!-John
humor is foundational and I look forward to that leavening levity
Posting here and in the “Welcome to the Discussion Blog” section, because I’m not quite sure which it belongs in:
Very excited to have this forum in which we can communicate, share memories and perhaps look to the future.
We are a community of people with significant common experiences and yet who mostly don’t know one another at all. One of the great things about the Town Hall was getting finally to see and hear from all those people I’ve previously only noted reading magazines in the waiting room, or perhaps vaguely heard in muffled tones (words not distinguishable) through an exam-room wall. It was great to hear stories that resonated with mine, and stories that helped to broaden my knowledge of Dr. Sagov’s wonderful work. And seeing folks nod along when I told my own was also a lovely experience.
I suggested at the time that it might be great to start some sort of oral-history project, to capture some of these great stories. I think it could also become a valuable resource for young doctors in training–a how-to that goes beyond textbook knowledge and into deeper human experience, as Dr. Sagov does himself. I’d be happy to know if there is interest in this. I have a certain amount of experience in the area, and I’d be glad to help make it happen
Thanks for helping us set the stage for our discussion. I was nourished and moved by the sharing during the virtual town hall on february 25th and look forward to more reflection and remembering .
Stan, it’s sad to see that you’re finally pulling a plug, but your impact will be everlasting. In terms of looking to the future, both as an individual and as a community of people you’ve impacted. Ari mentioned an oral history project to tell stories. Have you considered an oral history at one of the many sites for such (e.g. the National Library of Medicine at NIH, Columbia, etc.)? Not to mention writing for either students, practitioners, or the general public to get the word out? Your insights during our conversations have been well thought out and impactful, and have been well received. We can talk about the state of the world, but can we change it for the better? How? I look forward to helping in any meager way that I can.
That is part of the reason for doing this blog and as we continue we will be looking to share our collective reflections with others.
Several patients who are oral historians, ethnographers etc have expressed interest in doing that work.
I am doing quite a lot of teaching to colleagues and not finding writing a priority compared to the music making which remains fundamental.
I am not so grandiose about fixing the world lately and immersed instead in doing loving and creative living with all in my circle incuding you..Thanks for thinking of me
In 1977 my ex wife Madeline and I tried to have a home birth in Cambridge with Stanley and a midwife. She didn’t dilate and eventually we wound up at Cambridge Hospital for a C section. Some of the people at Cambridge Hospital were not friendly to home births, but everything turned out OK. Stanley continued to be my doctor for decades and I treasure my time with him and his medical wisdom. I loved how he taught the medical students who came in to the visits. And I loved his jazz playing and always try to get to his concerts, which I hope will start up again very soon.
Thanks for joining the sharing and I of course look forward to next steps as well as being nourished by all of our reflections on our shared experience in the practice.