Art and Shadows in Hudson

Isabel and Luca visting in Hudson. Isabel confided in me that Luca has gotten much more interesting to her now that he's a little older. We had a great little get away to Hudson about half way through the Surgery clerkship, about the time I was starting to feel like I was not getting to see enough of my kids. It's amazing how fast I can feel out of touch with them. In February whe I took a couple of weeks off to help Dave through his knee surgery and I was doing more to get them around and put them to bed, I started to feel closer to them again and I love it so. I'm not sure I agree with Pauline Chen's assessment of balancing motherhood and medicine. THat is I'm not sure I will feel either more satisfied in my medical career because I am a mother, or more satisfied at home becuase I am a physician. And I guess until I'm a full fledged MD in another year I won't be qualified to know for sure.

What I do know is that when the time is sliced thin, I appreciate the moments of connection because they are exquisitely sweet. This day and night in Hudson with Isabel was one such juicy slice of time with my daugher. Isabel went with me and Carrie Waldman to an art opening in Hudson. Here's isbael getting her picture taken by the artist. The shadows on the was were in perfect focus so that every hair could be seen in detailed outline. I'm not sure how that is done, but would like to find out.