Thoughts from Dr. Garriga

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American History

The author dreams of a greater America

June 4, 2020 4 Comments

Inequality

Why do we have so much gun violence? Are people born evil, or do we teach them how to kill?

December 2, 2017 3 Comments

Inequality

Culture differences can be divisive even if they are harmless

August 16, 2017 3 Comments

A reflection on the old days, when maybe we were not as great as we think we were.

July 19, 2016 7 Comments

Autoimmune Disease

A man who obtained disability status from Social Security hesitates to give it up even though he is capable of working

March 23, 2014 2 Comments

Autoimmune Disease

An impoverished young woman became gravely ill; she died because she could not afford to stop working.

February 23, 2014 12 Comments

“Give it to me straight from the heart.” -From the song by Bryan Adams She was not my patient. She had close ties to my

February 9, 2014 3 Comments

(This week we have a guest blogger. Elizabeth Eisenberger, whom I have known since she was a child, has dedicated most of her adult life

July 21, 2013 3 Comments

Domestic Violence

Sexual abuse of a child leads to a lifetime of pain and anxiety

July 14, 2013 5 Comments

Health Care

A disabled relative will no longer be able to care for herself. Her family stepped up.

June 23, 2013 4 Comments