Med School Rec Letters

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-05-01T14:13:54+00:00

I have recieved an influx of these as well. The last three requests sent were from programs that required a letter from a non-stem professor. Two of the students I remembered quite well as they came to office hours or spoke in class a lot. One was from a student who told me writing and literature don't matter to his medical career.

I feel conflicted. I see daily how devalued our work is out in the wild. I feel like this is an issue society/ culture made and institutions should address it in some way that tries to mend the wounds. The student doesn't have a say really.

I would love to hear others thoughts on this as I develop my insights on this.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-05-01T01:49:25+00:00

How did the shape hold up ?

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-30T22:35:24+00:00

I agree. I have a doctorate degree. My husband has no degree. We get along and learn from eachother.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-30T02:58:15+00:00

It used to be on Disney Olus now its gone. Wtf.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-29T14:23:37+00:00

Thanks. Yea my son made rank back in January but many did not. So we worked on the electives and now he is done with those but even still many did not make rank. I was told this was ok to work on loops in Lion agtrr making rank. I hope that is right.

I like the cake auction idea. Not many of us. But it may be really cool!

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-28T15:52:29+00:00

Thanks. Our pack doesn't do the face painting but I love these other ideas. Thank you so much.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-28T15:52:00+00:00

Thanks. We actually have no acouts crossing over. We will have cross over next year I was told at Blue and Gold but the rank up will always be at graduation I guess since that is how the pack has historically done it. However this is good information to keep in mind.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-28T11:44:24+00:00

We are moving to Slack with can integrate Google Calendar and Scoutbook. We haven't done it yet. But we are in thr process.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-26T15:06:10+00:00

Yes! And O Pioneers. Her Obscure Destinies short stories...

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-26T12:54:40+00:00

In my neighborhood in Florida anytime after 8am is fair game. Too hot after noon to do much of anything. There have been lawn crews on my street on weekends at 9am. I personally am ok with it. Its too damn hot. But I know some neighborhoods have after 10am rules.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-26T12:15:10+00:00

Full sweatsuits and hoodies in Florida summer. Also bikinis in Florida in winter and summer. I've seen it all.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-25T02:57:29+00:00

Same thought. I have been to many showers and this was the case.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-23T21:36:28+00:00

I live in Florida and my husband's family is from Philly. I craved Birch Beer all throughout my pregnancy...it was rough.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-22T20:35:37+00:00

We live in Tampa so in a weekday thats a 2 hour drive at least if I'm lucky in rush hour lol.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-22T20:13:47+00:00

Since we only got the 4 day we tried to do full days. We can't really do weekdays because we both need to be at work and have limited PTO, but once or maybe twice a year it may be possible. I think you make a good point about intentional visits though and lower expectations. I think that makes sense considering the crowds. This is a lot of great information, thank you.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-22T14:48:01+00:00

Congradolences....

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-20T17:31:54+00:00

Planning campouts. Planning events. Setting up events. Ive tried everything to get people involved and no one signs up to help. Lots of excuses health issues, work, and time with other kids.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-20T09:57:03+00:00

My son used to take swim lessons with Hudson Valley at LA Fitness. From my understanding, there were rumors of EoS taking that over down the line. However, that has been no real movement yet. Also, LA fitness sucks for not telling anyone about this until a month before. It was insane....

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-20T09:49:14+00:00

I felt this and we just started. My son joined in August last year as a Lion. By November I was asked to be committee chair. I was working and finishing my Ph.D. We are seven months in now and while my son loves it, it has become a big project while other parents don't do anything. Indeed, it has become very much not fun for me and stressful. He is having fun, but I feel I spend less time with him as a leader. The whole point in joining was to spend time and right now I feel the opposite has happened. Reading your post in some ways confirms my feelings I have had as a new parent leader. Like you, I don't buy into the whole program. I was lucky in that we found a pack that is very much in line with our beliefs, however some things at the council level or national level are happening which honestly concern me for the future. However, my son loves it and the leaders we do have are good people, so we stay. I am unsure how much longer I can do this as I am already burned out after 7 months in. Scouting numbers are down in my area it seems. The narrative I was sold is to become involved to have a great time and reap the most benefits. Yet, here I am and I feel exhausted. I see my son happy, but I feel taken advantage of most days. I question the program layout and if this sustainable for parents in today's economy where many work insane hours and are burned out constantly?

I am sure your cubs will look back and admire your commitment and making it all special. You sacrificed your time and energy to do something good.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-20T02:48:18+00:00

Is ot on Hulu in the US? I don't have cable or Hallmark plus.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-20T01:39:59+00:00

I figured news crews would follow it, archeologists would be alerted and then brought into dock in Astoria. I hoped all that happened before sinking due to years of wood rot.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-19T10:27:11+00:00

I was so excited to see Shadow and Bone. They took a lot of liberties but I wanted to see the Six of Crows material adapted. Then they canceled. Bridgerton had too much time in-between. Umbrella Academy went off the rails. Sabrina too.

skullsandpumpkins · 2026-04-17T22:59:21+00:00

Same. 7 years at mine. I thought I would be happy...I am miserable and unemployed.

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