CMAA President Passes the Crown

Why is this woman smiling? Why, she's finishing her year as president of the California Medical Association Alliance and is pleased to pass the responsibility to Tricia Hunstock of Santa Rosa. David and I got to join her at the CMAA Annual Session in Sacramento. The organization gave her a beautiful diamond studded 75th anniversary medalion bracelet in appreciation.


These are two of my favorite people and Siggie's presidential aides during the last year. Eleanor Beil runs the CMAA website from Fresno and Debbi Ricks is the current president of the Santa Clara County organization.

Interview and House Offer

What an amazing day! I had an interview with Dr. Bob Pinsker, the president of the anesthesia group at El Camino Hospital. This would be a great fit for my situation since it's only 20 minutes away and is an excellent hospital. I also talked to several of the partners and in the midst of that Siggie called to say we had a legitimate offer on the house! Hallelujah, after being on the market in Redding for almost a year!

Wine Tasting Event

Sarah was one of the hostesses, representing J Lohr Winery, at a fundraising event for the Santa Clara Medical Association at La Rusticana D'Orsa Winery in Los Gatos. Siggie and I were on the organizing committee and helped set up and host the event, which was very well received.

No more GAS

The president of Group Anesthesia informed me today that they did not wish me to continue with the group. The reasons for this are many, and despite earlier warnings, I am still pretty shocked and dismayed. I will continue working through the end of June, unless I find something before that time and work out an earlier parting of ways.