As I transition into my new life era without EMS, I have changed a small symbolic thing that makes it real. As I ponder what I have given up, I acknowledge that things will never be the same. What made me last so long in a profession where "burn-out" is so prevalent?...
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year just occurred again. The 10 days following leading up to Yom Kippur is a very important time for reflection, introspection and atonement. The New Year always allows us to start fresh and be added to the book of life, another way of...
I caught myself taking time to meticulously sharpen my dull Swiss Army Knife blades the other day and remembered the lumberjack story. I am currently at a decision point in my life and have chosen to pause and sharpen my metaphorical saw. The Lumberjack Story It was...
I am used to running towards tragedies that most would run away from. I can't think of many professions that encourage this type of behavior. When the tones of the pager go off I spring into action, anxious to jump in and make sense out of chaos. As a kid, everyone...
An old friend that I worked with for many years in EMS (Emergency Medical Services) passed away recently, although not unexpected, it was sudden and sad. I had taken the time to have a long conversation with him, then got to spend some quality time at lunch with him a...
Everyone knows what it is like to be discombobulated, I can usually deal with it for a while, and then this thing happened, and I sensed the urgent need to get recombobulated. Who could blame me? When I realized I was out of whack I needed to rent a car for a recent...
Redefining a Ranch-Style Home: Levco’s Second Story BreakthroughThe Challenge Our client, who is an Architect, wanted to add square footage to her home. Her lot was constrained and could not go sideways or down.The Idea To use bonus room trusses to create a second...
North End Historic Basement & Master Suite AdditionThe Challenge The Owners had a new son and no Master Suite. They already had a basement but the home was just too small.The Idea The home built in 1943 it was in the North End Historic District and contributing....
Basement wet bar from a storage areaThe Challenge Our client had a walkout basement room that was used for relaxing and entertainment. There was a TV and a couch plus a pool table. They used a vintage cabinet to hold liquor, but the idea of a wet bar in the room was...
Basement Finished in StyleThe Challenge The basement of this home had a chronic water problem. A previous contractor had done a wimpy repair and another contractor was planning to dig a trench around the room to add a pump system to allow water that came in to be...