Biological Anthropology

After this Wednesday, I am going to try to read a few books waiting for me during the break before fall term begins.

We need to open a dialogue and talk about the Japanese refugees in Malaysia. They are seeking shelter after the fallout of 2011. It isn’t just Syrians who are trying to start a life. #anthropology #refugees

Kennedy Center #kennedycenter #waterfordcrystal #chandelier (at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)

National Cathedral #washingtondc #cathedral #church (at Washington National Cathedral)

Laura sang at this cathedral today. The sound was amazing. #washingtondc #orthodox #church (at St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral)

Panda at the National Zoo #washingtondc #zoo #panda (at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute)

What I’ve Learned as a Doctor in Ethiopia - TIME

I was put on high doses of prednisone for asthma exacerbation. Today was my last dose and now I'm going through Cushing withdrawals. The muscle and joint pain is so bad right now. So is the fatigue and nausea. So now here I am awake at 1:30am because it hurts all over. It happens every time I'm on them. I know it's more important to breathe but this lasts for days.

I did some damage to my tendon which caused a hematoma. It is still slowly seeping but hopefully it will stop. I didn't hit it or anything, it just appeared while getting my daughter ready for school. I have to take it easy for a few days.

Prehistoric 'Aspirin' Found in Sick Neanderthal's Teeth - National Geographic

This sums up quite a bit. Not that we don't already face the environmental dangers, illnesses, and stress.