Tag Archives: medicine

Typing lessons

Posted on 11 Jul 2011 by

Our new insurance policy is underwritten by Lloyd’s of London.  For some obscure reason, they require us to submit our blood type.  This turns out to be much more difficult than you would think. Back in middle school biology class … Continue reading →

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Hep cats

Posted on 9 Jul 2011 by

Our school in Damascus has a full-time nurse. The staff at the school calls her Nurse Julie, and we’ve heard that she has been at the school longer than just about anybody.  She is responsible for keeping students and staff … Continue reading →

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