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Perhaps it’s the fact that Shaun is headed off to college, or maybe it’s because Father’s Day is coming up, but I find myself reflecting on my decision to leave Canada. I’m at a stage right now in my life where I don’t understand how my parents let me go. They knew that being a physician was my passion and I would do anything to fulfill that dream, but watching me go had to be hard on them — especially my father. My dad is a very humble but strict guy. Growing up, he was always stern and firm in his affirmations, but a lot of my discipline comes from his voice in my head. He taught me order and structure, perhaps too much so. My kids love to make fun of my closet and how organized it is. My son couldn’t find his keys the other night, so I shared with him one of the “key” lessons my dad instilled in me: “Put them in the same place every night.” People Love In Different Ways A Proud Father of a Proud Father
Go upstairs and study.” Ultimately, it’s that work ethic and dedication that has opened up the doors of my life so I can own my practice. I speak with my dad almost every other day, and I never stop learning from him. He’s a big part of why I love to cook so much. He has a chicken wing recipe that is out of this world. Some people still talk about his wings eight years after they
had them. He’s never told me the recipe, but about four months ago, he disclosed it to Shaun. Not only did it further foster a significant connection between them, but Shaun makes them just as good. It’s a win-win for everyone.
Shaun’s final decision to go to the University of Wisconsin is something we both look upon fondly. When I was going to school at the University of Waterloo while waiting to get into optometry school, I frequently wanted to come home. I’d call my dad, and he’d drive two hours straight over on a Friday, pick me up,
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SOMETIMES AFFECTION CAN BE MISINTERPRETED. I KNOW MY DAD LOVES. HE JUST EXPRESSES HIMSELF DIFFERENTLY.
Sometimes affection can be misinterpreted. I know my dad loves. He just expresses himself differently. His way of discipline was sometimes interpreted as harsh by my siblings and me, but I respect it. My boys were up late watching the NBA playoffs the other night, and I can vividly remember a situation with my father. I was watching Magic and Bird go at it, and he stood up, walked over to the TV, and turned it off. “You have your whole life to watch these games.
and drive two hours back home. Shaun will be the same distance away, so he’ll be able to come home when he needs to as well.
The way my father sacrificed for the sake of his children is unparalleled. He used to wake up at 4 a.m. when I was in second grade to take me to hockey practice. He took out a second mortgage on the house to put me through optometry school. It’s not just us, either. Our neighbors came to our house frequently to use his handyman skills and get help with their house projects. There is no way I can thank him enough, but hopefully, now that my kids are a bit older and more independent, I can take a Saturday off and see him more.
To all the dads out there, Happy Father’s Day. Until next time; eye’ll see ya then!
–Steven Chander
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Camping doesn’t have to mean settling for prepackaged snacks, dehydrated meals, and boring hot dogs. In fact, cooking during your camping trip can be fun, easy, and incredibly tasty. One of the simplest ways to prepare camp meals is with a Dutch oven and charcoal. Like crockpots, Dutch oven meals require very little work and dirty few dishes. Best of all, you can add an endless variety of food to your camp menu! Charcoal and Dutch Ovens The Perfect Camp-Cooking Pair
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Cooking with a Dutch oven is as simple as combining your ingredients, heating your briquettes, and placing them beneath and on top of your oven. Each briquette adds 10–20 degrees of heat. For breakfast, prepare a hash with bacon, eggs, onions, potatoes, cheese, salt, and pepper. For lunch, try cooking campfire nachos with tortilla chips, ground beef, beans, onions, cilantro, cheese, and avocado. And for dinner, butterfly your freshly caught trout and bake it with some potatoes and butter. Cooking while camping should be an enjoyable experience. Pack a Dutch oven and charcoal briquettes the next time you’re out in the wilderness to add a fun and rustic element to your meals.
The briquettes around the Dutch oven provide long-lasting and consistent heat distribution. The number of briquettes you use depends on the size of your Dutch oven and what you’re cooking. However, you can use the following chart as a rule of thumb to determine how many briquettes you need for certain temperatures and oven sizes.
YOUR PATIENT DID WHAT? Working as a Doctor Can Be Downright Humerus
Working as a doctor, you see some pretty crazy things. In some cases, it can be maddening, but mostly it’s just pure fun. I’ve experienced some very interesting moments, but I’d rather keep my clients out of the crosshairs. That’s why I’ve decided to share with you some findings of doctors treating patients who aren’t mine. Some of these mimic my own experiences, and some are just funny.
heads with a surgeon. ‘A meeting of the minds,’ I said chuckling. ‘Yep, and only one showed up,’ he responded.”
DR. PATRICIA
DR. LARRY
“A patient of mine had severe allergies stemming from his dog. I prescribed an inhaler to him, as is common practice. He came back a week later with issues. ‘My dog won’t take it,’ he said.”
“I work with a lot of interesting people, but this story takes the cake for me. I was working with a patient for a routine checkup. As I leaned in to check her pulse, she made an odd comment. ‘You remind me of my fourth husband,’ she said. ‘Fourth? How many have you had?’ I asked. She replied, ‘Three.’”
DR. SAM
“We doctors like to think we’re smart, but in actuality, were subject to the same lapses as everyone. One day, a patient came to me worried about a birthmark. Without thinking, I asked, ‘How long have you had it?’”
DR. JANE
“The relationship between a physician and surgeon can be complicated at times. In some cases, you have to fight for the path you believe is right, and that can leave wounds. One day I, a physician, was walking and bumped
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WHERE DID THE MONOCLE GO? The History of This Unique Eyewear
From Benjamin Franklin’s glasses to the gargoyles of the ‘90s, eyewear trends provide us with unique insight into the different generations during which they were famous. Glasses make a statement, not just in the fashion world, but in everyday life, as well. Take the monocle for example. The monocle was a sign of status and elitism in the 19th century. But it didn’t happen that way organically. Monocles were custom-fit to the ocular orbit of the eye. This feature made them more expensive, which in
Popularity amongst German commanders in World War I started an association that the monocle could not shake. When Europeans saw the piece of eyewear, they immediately thought of warmongering, power-hungry leaders. By the time World War II ended, the monocle was all but extinct. Advancements in glasses and the development of contact lenses forever banished the monocle to the outer rim of eyewear. Banished, but not gone.
turn drew a higher-end purchaser. A snowball effect ensued when the upper class began to incorporate ivory and precious metals into their frames, and monocles soon priced out the middle class. These pocket glasses weren’t just for capitalists and elitist peanuts. They also became very popular in the military. Troops at the time who couldn’t pass an eye exam could still have a quick and easy way to read documents or maps. But the ensuing popularity within the military would lead to the monocle’s ultimate demise.
You can still find monocles even today. Plenty of online stores carry them and will also fulfill prescriptions for you. A monocle may not be our specialty, but we do perform LASIK and carry a wide variety of traditional frames.
HAVE A LAUGH
One-Pot VEGAN SPAGHETTI
INGREDIENTS
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth • 9 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti • 1 small zucchini, cut into semicircles • 1 red onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1/2 cup broccoli florets • 1 handful kale, roughly chopped • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs • Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS 1. Bring broth to a boil in a large pot. Add all ingredients except the broccoli and kale, and simmer for 9 minutes. 2. Add broccoli and kale, and simmer 3 more minutes. Remove from heat when pasta is al dente. 3. Transfer to a bowl and serve.
[inspired by veganheaven.org]
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Inside This Issue Reflections on Fatherhood PAGE 1 Prepare Camp Meals With a Dutch Oven PAGE 2 Craziest Experiences Treating Patients PAGE 2 Monocles Aren’t Just for Elitist Peanuts PAGE 3 One-Pot Vegan Spaghetti PAGE 3 Invest in Movie Nights PAGE 4
PARENTS WATCH FREE Is Movie Pass Right for Your Family?
ARE YOU A MOVIE FAMILY?
Superheroes, robots, and dinosaurs, oh my! The 2018 blockbuster season is in full swing, and chances are your kids don’t want to miss out on the action. But these days, going to the movies costs an arm and a leg — and that’s before you buy the popcorn. One service is looking to change this. If you’ve watched the news at all in the last year, chances are you’ve heard the buzz about Movie Pass. It’s a subscription service in which one user pays $9.95 a month in exchange for four free movie tickets each month at participating theaters. While initially envisioned for college students and film aficionados, could Movie Pass be right for your family?
Do you go to the movies often as a family? Or do you and your spouse need more date-night
options? With the $9.95 monthly subscription fee, as long as the pass holder in your family sees more than one movie a month, you are saving money. This can be a great encouragement to see more films, whether as a family or individually.
IS 3D A MUST?
The one catch of Movie Pass is that it will only get you into standard 2D movies. If you and the family want the 3D experience, you’ll have to pay for it separately. If enough theaters in your area participate, your family enjoys going to the movies, and you’re not set on seeing 3D movies, Movie Pass can be a great investment. But if the answer is no to any of these questions, you’re probably better off just buying tickets at the box office.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
The first thing you should do when considering whether to sign up for the pass is research which theaters in your area take the pass and which don’t. If you have to make a long drive just to get to a participating theater, it’s probably not worth subscribing.
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