But why, some say, the Moon? Why choose this as our goal? And they may well ask, why climb the highest mountain? Why, 35 years ago, fly the Atlantic? Why does Rice play Texas? We choose to go to the Moon! We choose to go to the Moon!We choose to go to the Moon in …
One hundred years ago today, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I. Reflecting on today, I think about the many patients I've taken care of who have fought for our country—veterans of World War II (who, sadly, I'm seeing fewer …
I've been very blessed in my life. I've had opportunities that I know that many, many people have not had. I was not born with privilege and didn't grow up with privilege, but I've been able to take advantage of opportunities that either presented themselves to me or that important people in my life (most …
There's a meme I see about "kids with special needs" that I see making its way around social media every few months. I know that the people who post it do so in good faith. However, their actions, while well-meaning, are deeply flawed. As the brother of somebody who has special needs, and as a physician …
My father's story has been one of lifelong struggle, of a man driven by love for his family, a moral compass he inherited from his father (who inherited it from his father before him), and pure, fiery passion. It's the story of a man who was never destined for wealth and whom fate was rarely …
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Let us take this Mother’s Day to reflect on the awesomeness of Mom. And, to be clear, I don’t mean the awesomeness of moms everywhere or the concept of motherhood. I mean, let us all together reflect on the awesomeness of my mom. Momma Sampat was born in Kenya in an Indian family, the oldest …
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