Dr. Who

My kids' pediatrician group is, to say the least, interesting. We've sort of played musical chairs with their health care, taking them to several offices before we found a group we were satisfied with.

The group is associated with the University of Chicago, and our very first experience with them was impressive; they helped our 3-month old baby with his reflux and helped get him out of the <3rd percentile in height & weight. Phew.

However, that's just the beginning. In the past few weeks, 2 of the 3 doctors have surprised me... one of them appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show as a guest, and today the other informed my wife that he was running for president. Actually, that's President, as in Of The United States.

I was sad when I realized that the very first thought I had when she told me that was sheer amusement. What ever happened to the principle that anyone in this nation could aspire to lead it? That is to say, I wouldn't advocate any average joe becoming the CIC, but it's still sad to think that only a very small group of people have the money and connections to make it there, when I'm sure there are many thousands of willing men and women that would do a terrific job if they could get the chance.

Ooh! Now I feel like starting my very own utopia. Are you in?