. . . Priceless

I've just returned after a few days in Naples, Florida, where we went for my Mother-In-Law's big birthday that ended in zero. (The number was somewhat more impressive than my decade-birthday of a few months ago.) Naples is a great place, with nice people, beautiful beaches, blue ocean vistas, and incredible restaurants. Many thanks to Ray and Rick for recommending Truluck's, truly a find.

Speaking of travel, I tried to discover the disposition of the flight-attendant who became ill on our return trip from Costa Rica. Delta, following strict HIPAA rules (just can't get away from that, it seems) wouldn't tell me a thing, but did send me two in-flight drink coupons for my efforts. I've heard about docs receiving free tickets and such for responding to in-flight emergencies, but that apparently is a thing of the past. But no matter. Let's see.....

• Spending three hours standing up in the back of the plane ministering to patient with minimal equipment---$14 in drink coupons.
• Anxiety over the patient's condition---beyond calculation.
• Knowledge that you did the best you could under the circumstances---Priceless.