DISQUS

tgtsmom · 1 year ago

My absolute favorites are the love songs to your parents. Followed by Sherman and the Retaliation.< />< />You should put a page up with a check box to select your tip 5 or something. I've loved so many of them, I can't remember the titles without a list in front of me.

tgtsmom · 1 year ago

My absolute favorites are the love songs to your parents. Followed by Sherman and the Retaliation.< />< />You should put a page up with a check box to select your tip 5 or something. I've loved so many of them, I can't remember the titles without a list in front of me.

Adney · 1 year ago

I haven't read many of your archives, just the ones in the sidebar, but my absolute favorite is the story about taking your daughter to the lake. The only time I've ever cried reading a blog post!

Adney · 1 year ago

I haven't read many of your archives, just the ones in the sidebar, but my absolute favorite is the story about taking your daughter to the lake. The only time I've ever cried reading a blog post!

Anonymous · 1 year ago

You never finished about BP...

Anonymous · 1 year ago

You never finished about BP...

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I have been a medic for a god damn long time, where can I get a signed copy???

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I have been a medic for a god damn long time, where can I get a signed copy???

DianaB54 · 1 year ago

I really like "A Life Well Lived." That should definitely go in the book. Keep up the good work, and let us know when it is up for grabs.

DianaB54 · 1 year ago

I really like "A Life Well Lived." That should definitely go in the book. Keep up the good work, and let us know when it is up for grabs.

Anonymous · 1 year ago

Your words take a path straight to my heart. You may make me laugh, or you may make me cry...but you always make me beg for more!

Anonymous · 1 year ago

Your words take a path straight to my heart. You may make me laugh, or you may make me cry...but you always make me beg for more!

Evil Transport Lady · 1 year ago

I also want to know what happened to BP.

Evil Transport Lady · 1 year ago

I also want to know what happened to BP.

Epijunky · 1 year ago

Seeking Words of Balm, Partners, The Love Songs (both), A Day Well Spent, An Unlikely Hero.< />< />Having a hard time narrowing them down :)

Epijunky · 1 year ago

Seeking Words of Balm, Partners, The Love Songs (both), A Day Well Spent, An Unlikely Hero.< />< />Having a hard time narrowing them down :)

Kara · 1 year ago

I came to your blog from Boobs, injuries and dr pepper. I'm pretty sure you don't want to hear my life story, but basically I was in rescue for a few years (mainly MVA, flood, storm and verticle rescue) and so naturally i can empathise with some of your stories. I just read "A love song for Norman" and am sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I was living overseas last year when I got a phone call that my mother had been in an accident - i got on that plane and it took me 40 hours to get home. I made it, and half an hour later she passed away. I am so sorry you didn't make it to say goodbye to your father, but from what I can tell from your tales, he raised one awesome son. < />The story of taking your daughter to the river was beautiful. I would definitely include that one in your book. < />I am slowly making it through your posts - so I am sure you will hear from me again. I just wanted to say hi.

Kara · 1 year ago

I came to your blog from Boobs, injuries and dr pepper. I'm pretty sure you don't want to hear my life story, but basically I was in rescue for a few years (mainly MVA, flood, storm and verticle rescue) and so naturally i can empathise with some of your stories. I just read "A love song for Norman" and am sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I was living overseas last year when I got a phone call that my mother had been in an accident - i got on that plane and it took me 40 hours to get home. I made it, and half an hour later she passed away. I am so sorry you didn't make it to say goodbye to your father, but from what I can tell from your tales, he raised one awesome son. < />The story of taking your daughter to the river was beautiful. I would definitely include that one in your book. < />I am slowly making it through your posts - so I am sure you will hear from me again. I just wanted to say hi.

Anonymous · 1 year ago

There are too many good stories to just name a few. Anything about Katy Beth. I like the story of you hauling the guy out of the woods where the tree fell on him. That is where I started reading your blog. (Then went back to previous ones.) Maybe alternate warm and funny chapters.< />Sharon

Anonymous · 1 year ago

There are too many good stories to just name a few. Anything about Katy Beth. I like the story of you hauling the guy out of the woods where the tree fell on him. That is where I started reading your blog. (Then went back to previous ones.) Maybe alternate warm and funny chapters.< />Sharon

njmedic1485 · 1 year ago

Ya could just finish the story you started in Star of Life. Seems to me you've already got a built in audience for that one.

njmedic1485 · 1 year ago

Ya could just finish the story you started in Star of Life. Seems to me you've already got a built in audience for that one.

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I agree with all these suggestions. i think you should also include one of the lists of ridiculous things people call emergency services for.

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I agree with all these suggestions. i think you should also include one of the lists of ridiculous things people call emergency services for.

whitbit317 · 1 year ago

I finally got to finish the first book last night, it was a pretty great read, I've got the re-release on pre-order already lol. Really love reading your stuff! And there's probably no way I could narrow down my favorites, day well spent was good though, and you had one about Sprite up a while back that I really enjoyed...

whitbit317 · 1 year ago

I finally got to finish the first book last night, it was a pretty great read, I've got the re-release on pre-order already lol. Really love reading your stuff! And there's probably no way I could narrow down my favorites, day well spent was good though, and you had one about Sprite up a while back that I really enjoyed...

marcia · 1 year ago

I had a dream about your blog last night, but now I can't remember it.

marcia · 1 year ago

I had a dream about your blog last night, but now I can't remember it.

TDB · 1 year ago

I like the majority of your stories, but maybe put some in about EMS during a huricane. < />< />On a different note, what is your take on increasing the class hours needed to become an EMT-B from 120 to 300 next year? I can understand wanting to weed out those who are half-hearted or not serious, but for those of us working full time while taking class 15h a week it is already crazy. I do not think I would have been willing to take the risk of changing career paths if the EMT-B class I am taking was 300 hours. (1 week 'til state certification... I hope)

TDB · 1 year ago

I like the majority of your stories, but maybe put some in about EMS during a huricane. < />< />On a different note, what is your take on increasing the class hours needed to become an EMT-B from 120 to 300 next year? I can understand wanting to weed out those who are half-hearted or not serious, but for those of us working full time while taking class 15h a week it is already crazy. I do not think I would have been willing to take the risk of changing career paths if the EMT-B class I am taking was 300 hours. (1 week 'til state certification... I hope)

medicnurse · 1 year ago

I am also curious about BP. I just attended another EMS conference and got an invitation from Bob Page to come to the Texas conference. I was part of a small team that competed in his "Star of Life" competition. We didn't win first place, but 4th, but he still invited us to come play in Texas. I would have loved to come just for the conference, but that also drew me. However, I can't get off work in that short a time, so y'all have fun without me!

medicnurse · 1 year ago

I am also curious about BP. I just attended another EMS conference and got an invitation from Bob Page to come to the Texas conference. I was part of a small team that competed in his "Star of Life" competition. We didn't win first place, but 4th, but he still invited us to come play in Texas. I would have loved to come just for the conference, but that also drew me. However, I can't get off work in that short a time, so y'all have fun without me!

Phoebe · 1 year ago

I haven't read all of them but I'll get right on that. I, too, want to hear what happened with BP! The suspense is killing us!

Phoebe · 1 year ago

I haven't read all of them but I'll get right on that. I, too, want to hear what happened with BP! The suspense is killing us!

momofdyslexic · 1 year ago

You need to thank Crystal, and your superb storytelling skills, for another new reader. I am HOOKED! I am a physical therapist, and specialize in homecare, so, I appreciate your stories, and your wit in them! I have read everysingle of the best ones, on the sidebar, even, almost forgetting to pick up my children from their school buses, since I was so engrossed in your tales! I am going to link you through, (compared to yours, my pitiful blog) my blog.

momofdyslexic · 1 year ago

You need to thank Crystal, and your superb storytelling skills, for another new reader. I am HOOKED! I am a physical therapist, and specialize in homecare, so, I appreciate your stories, and your wit in them! I have read everysingle of the best ones, on the sidebar, even, almost forgetting to pick up my children from their school buses, since I was so engrossed in your tales! I am going to link you through, (compared to yours, my pitiful blog) my blog.

Bo · 1 year ago

You're an excellent writer and I wish I could sell a dang book.....

Bo · 1 year ago

You're an excellent writer and I wish I could sell a dang book.....

Ambulance Mommy · 1 year ago

Hands down, I love the Sex, Relationships and the Cardiac Conduction system. < />< />The others in your greatest hits are wonderful stories too, so I agree with everyone's suggestions of the ones about your parents, the river and KatyBeth, etc. < />< />But part of what really drew me to your blog was your willingness to open up about everything else in your life, including your own relationships. < />< />Boy Meets Girl, and your two Anniversaries posts obviously spoke to more than just me....they resonated wtih a lot of people, especially those in EMS-related relationships. < />< />And yeah, can you give us all a relief from the suspense about BP?

Ambulance Mommy · 1 year ago

Hands down, I love the Sex, Relationships and the Cardiac Conduction system. < />< />The others in your greatest hits are wonderful stories too, so I agree with everyone's suggestions of the ones about your parents, the river and KatyBeth, etc. < />< />But part of what really drew me to your blog was your willingness to open up about everything else in your life, including your own relationships. < />< />Boy Meets Girl, and your two Anniversaries posts obviously spoke to more than just me....they resonated wtih a lot of people, especially those in EMS-related relationships. < />< />And yeah, can you give us all a relief from the suspense about BP?

Anonymous · 1 year ago

SO I was reading the "My muse...." post from your favorites list and saw this....< />Children: "Aiiiieeeee" - instant silence. The wail of an aggrieved toddler pierces the stillness. The only thing missing is the music from High Plains Drifter - "Wooooweeoooweeeooooo...wah wah waaahhh..." < />< />I was thinking that "Wooooweeoooweeeooooo...wah wah waaahhh..." is actually from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly isn't it??? < />< />So far all of the things I have read by you are freaking hilarious!! I found you from Boobs Injuries, too. I am definately going to be a follower. < />< />Nicole, Oregon

Anonymous · 1 year ago

SO I was reading the "My muse...." post from your favorites list and saw this....< />Children: "Aiiiieeeee" - instant silence. The wail of an aggrieved toddler pierces the stillness. The only thing missing is the music from High Plains Drifter - "Wooooweeoooweeeooooo...wah wah waaahhh..." < />< />I was thinking that "Wooooweeoooweeeooooo...wah wah waaahhh..." is actually from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly isn't it??? < />< />So far all of the things I have read by you are freaking hilarious!! I found you from Boobs Injuries, too. I am definately going to be a follower. < />< />Nicole, Oregon

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I LOVED!!!! Seeking words of Balm. You really are a great man!!! If only all the people in the medical field would treat patients/family that way. Very special.. < />< />Nicole, Oregon

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I LOVED!!!! Seeking words of Balm. You really are a great man!!! If only all the people in the medical field would treat patients/family that way. Very special.. < />< />Nicole, Oregon

Xtine · 1 year ago

Totally irrelevant, and possibly spammy sounding< />< />< />but holy shit I tagged you in a meme.< />Please write more. I'm actually checking 'medblogs' on google reader before I check 'sexblogs', now. That's how I know you need to post again.

Xtine · 1 year ago

Totally irrelevant, and possibly spammy sounding< />< />< />but holy shit I tagged you in a meme.< />Please write more. I'm actually checking 'medblogs' on google reader before I check 'sexblogs', now. That's how I know you need to post again.

tallbladeofgrass · 1 year ago

Having spent the last week or so reading ALL of your archives, I should be uniquely qualified to recommend certain posts. Unfortunately, it all runs together in my mind so I am no help at all.< />< />I loved any posts involving you showing some idiot what's what. I would love to see more about your daughter, like everyone else.

tallbladeofgrass · 1 year ago

Having spent the last week or so reading ALL of your archives, I should be uniquely qualified to recommend certain posts. Unfortunately, it all runs together in my mind so I am no help at all.< />< />I loved any posts involving you showing some idiot what's what. I would love to see more about your daughter, like everyone else.

Sean · 1 year ago

http://iaimtomisbehave.blogspot.com/2008/11/mor... />< />Tagged you with a book meme on your return sir.

Sean · 1 year ago

http://iaimtomisbehave.blogspot.com/2008/11/mor... />< />Tagged you with a book meme on your return sir.

PatEMTP · 1 year ago

"An Unlikely Hero" and "A Tale of Two Patients" would be my recommendations. Whatever you pick though, I'm sure it will be great, and I'll definitely be purchasing your next book!

PatEMTP · 1 year ago

"An Unlikely Hero" and "A Tale of Two Patients" would be my recommendations. Whatever you pick though, I'm sure it will be great, and I'll definitely be purchasing your next book!

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I'm a very new reader, but when I like something . . . I read all the archives, so I went back to the beginning and came upon the When Ostriches attack, the first post in the oldest archive, December. It's great.

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I'm a very new reader, but when I like something . . . I read all the archives, so I went back to the beginning and came upon the When Ostriches attack, the first post in the oldest archive, December. It's great.

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I'm a very new reader, but when I like something . . . I read all the archives, so I went back to the beginning and came upon the When Ostriches attack, the first post in the oldest archive, December. It's great.

Anonymous · 1 year ago

I'm a very new reader, but when I like something . . . I read all the archives, so I went back to the beginning and came upon the When Ostriches attack, the first post in the oldest archive, December. It's great.