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The name of the blog is A Day In The Life Of An Ambulance Driver. It was intended to be my creative outlet, and a way for me to polish my writing and trial-balloon new stories.

It’s never been a purely medical blog. I write about my job, my interests and my hobbies, and my bitches and beefs. It’s a microcosm of whatever is going on in my life at that particular moment, hence the title.

And frankly, I rather like the fact that my blog is neither fish nor fowl nor good red meat.

Lately though, the days in the life of this ambulance driver that I am inspired to write about have little to do with work. In an effort to stave off impending burnout, I’ve been trying to do more for myself, and obsess less about work. Hence, more guns and miscellaneous stuff, and less medicine.

And I know that pimping myself and the book may get tiresome as well, and believe me, it’s no less tiresome for me. But Kaplan Publishing took a chance on me, primarily from what they read in this blog, and I owe it to them to promote the book whenever I can.

(And it’s a damned good book, available for only $24.95 retail!)

I know that EMS stories are why many of you read, and I’m sorry I’ve disappointed you of late.

But just as many more seem to like my (admittedly) non-expert anecdotes and commentary on guns and such.

And a few Anonymi hate pretty much everything I write, but apparently continue to read anyway. (And bless your hating little hearts for it. – Ed.)

So I suppose my question is, what would you like to see more of? Go back to opining primarily on medical issues and sharing my EMS stories with you, or keep doing what I am now?

I’ll tell you right now that I’m not going to cease being an EMS/gun/daddy/potty humor blogger just to please a vocal few people who would presume to dictate my blog topics, but I am interested in what you’d like to read, and I’ll try to give you more of it.

Let me know your preferences in comments.

  • Anonymous

    I miss the EMS stories, which I found fascinating. The gun stuff I can really do without, but that’s me. I can deal with them occasionally if there’s also good EMS anecdotes.

  • Anonymous

    I miss the EMS stories, which I found fascinating. The gun stuff I can really do without, but that’s me. I can deal with them occasionally if there’s also good EMS anecdotes.

  • 1+

    Write whatever you feel like. Your blog, your say – don’t turn it into a “stories on-demand” site – that just sells yourself out. Remember why you started it in the first place.

  • 1+

    Write whatever you feel like. Your blog, your say – don’t turn it into a “stories on-demand” site – that just sells yourself out. Remember why you started it in the first place.

  • Leigh

    I usually only lurk, but this seems like a good time to start making my own pithy remarks. I enjoy reading everything you post, but I have to admit I love the on the job and Daddy posts the most. I am always sure they will make me laugh or cry by the end.

  • Leigh

    I usually only lurk, but this seems like a good time to start making my own pithy remarks. I enjoy reading everything you post, but I have to admit I love the on the job and Daddy posts the most. I am always sure they will make me laugh or cry by the end.

  • Ian

    I just jumped in here to let you know how much I was looking forward to more of “Star of Life”, but I see many others are way ahead of me!

    That story has to keep going my friend, it’s brilliant!

  • Ian

    I just jumped in here to let you know how much I was looking forward to more of “Star of Life”, but I see many others are way ahead of me!That story has to keep going my friend, it’s brilliant!

  • Sue

    In my opinion, some of your best posts are about your daughter. Your pride and love for her shine through in every piece.

    I also enjoy your EMS pieces, though I understand job burnout and the need to take a break.

  • Sue

    In my opinion, some of your best posts are about your daughter. Your pride and love for her shine through in every piece. I also enjoy your EMS pieces, though I understand job burnout and the need to take a break.

  • Michelle W.

    More EMS! I love it. Though I enjoy your writing and will read anyway. I miss sumdood!

  • Michelle W.

    More EMS! I love it. Though I enjoy your writing and will read anyway. I miss sumdood!

  • misbeHaven

    I came to your blog following LawDog’s “Perspectives” post, and I stayed because I like the way you tell stories. I’m not really into EMS, but I bought your book… again, because I like the way you write.

    You keep writing; I’ll keep reading.

  • misbeHaven

    I came to your blog following LawDog’s “Perspectives” post, and I stayed because I like the way you tell stories. I’m not really into EMS, but I bought your book… again, because I like the way you write.You keep writing; I’ll keep reading.

  • Ambulance Mommy

    AD, i’m going to echo almost everyone and say “write what you want”

    It’s your blog, so you get to say what goes on here and what doesn’t.

    If the particular story you posted that day doesn’t seem to appeal to me, or any other reader, then we can simply just skip it. No harm, no foul.

    The point of blogging for a lot of people is to put out there what they are thinking, stories of their lives, etc. Each piece of your life is a part of you, and it’s natural for you to want to share that. So keep sharing! We are here to listen, comment, and keep coming back for more.

  • Ambulance Mommy

    AD, i’m going to echo almost everyone and say “write what you want” It’s your blog, so you get to say what goes on here and what doesn’t. If the particular story you posted that day doesn’t seem to appeal to me, or any other reader, then we can simply just skip it. No harm, no foul. The point of blogging for a lot of people is to put out there what they are thinking, stories of their lives, etc. Each piece of your life is a part of you, and it’s natural for you to want to share that. So keep sharing! We are here to listen, comment, and keep coming back for more.

  • Hootie Mac

    I am going to read it no matter what it is. I might not understand the EMS stuff but I like the way you write, the rhythm of it, and am just a little frightened of your brain.

  • Hootie Mac

    I am going to read it no matter what it is. I might not understand the EMS stuff but I like the way you write, the rhythm of it, and am just a little frightened of your brain.

  • mamapajama

    I do prefer your EMS and personal stories to the book pimping (which I can understand) and the gun obsession (which I cannot). I have a young friend who was killed messing around with a gun that wasn’t locked up properly at his friends house, therefore I am completely biased about guns, admittedly. When I read that you bought your VERY young daughter a gun, I almost called it a day as far as your blog goes. That is just so wrong, on so many levels, in my opinion. BUT, it’s your life and I’ll continue to check back and see if you write any more good stories.

  • mamapajama

    I do prefer your EMS and personal stories to the book pimping (which I can understand) and the gun obsession (which I cannot). I have a young friend who was killed messing around with a gun that wasn’t locked up properly at his friends house, therefore I am completely biased about guns, admittedly. When I read that you bought your VERY young daughter a gun, I almost called it a day as far as your blog goes. That is just so wrong, on so many levels, in my opinion. BUT, it’s your life and I’ll continue to check back and see if you write any more good stories.

  • Angela

    Past practical jokes. I know there are more than what you’ve shared.

  • Angela

    Past practical jokes. I know there are more than what you’ve shared.

  • Jeff

    Ditto to anyone who said Star of Life.

  • Jeff

    Ditto to anyone who said Star of Life.

  • Michael

    I came here for the EMT stories, and I’m not a huge fan of guns, but seeing the people bitching about you exercising your rights actually makes me want to see more gun posts. Its like trolling them without actually trolling.

    But above all, write whatever keeps you from burning out

  • Michael

    I came here for the EMT stories, and I’m not a huge fan of guns, but seeing the people bitching about you exercising your rights actually makes me want to see more gun posts. Its like trolling them without actually trolling.But above all, write whatever keeps you from burning out

  • Jumblerant

    AD,

    I love the blog. If I want more EMS based bloggage I’ll go elsewhere – from your blogroll!

    If I don’t like one of your blogs I’ll stop reading and come back for the next one.

    May i suggest not trying to ‘please all the people all the time’ but just having a good time for yourself? Your true kinsmen will stay with you through it all.

  • Jumblerant

    AD,I love the blog. If I want more EMS based bloggage I’ll go elsewhere – from your blogroll!If I don’t like one of your blogs I’ll stop reading and come back for the next one.May i suggest not trying to ‘please all the people all the time’ but just having a good time for yourself? Your true kinsmen will stay with you through it all.

  • Sewmouse

    I will delurk here to comment on this.

    I’m not a big fan of guns. I don’t feel comfortable around them, and know little or nothing about them. That said – I’m sure you probably aren’t overly conversant in some of my hobbies, so whatever floats your boat is fine by me. Not everyone enjoys the same things – which is nice, because if we all did, none of us could afford to play!

    Write about what you enjoy. I enjoy reading what you write. I can even hear the “Southern” sometimes, one of those things that makes us yankee girls swoon.
    :)

  • Sewmouse

    I will delurk here to comment on this.I’m not a big fan of guns. I don’t feel comfortable around them, and know little or nothing about them. That said – I’m sure you probably aren’t overly conversant in some of my hobbies, so whatever floats your boat is fine by me. Not everyone enjoys the same things – which is nice, because if we all did, none of us could afford to play!Write about what you enjoy. I enjoy reading what you write. I can even hear the “Southern” sometimes, one of those things that makes us yankee girls swoon.:)

  • Anonymous

    Ive been lurking for awhile. I came here for the EMS posts, but love the variety of topics you present other than pure EMS. No matter what you decided to write about, I’m sure I would be just as captivated with it, as with your EMS posts. Keep on keeping on with what your doing.

  • Anonymous

    Ive been lurking for awhile. I came here for the EMS posts, but love the variety of topics you present other than pure EMS. No matter what you decided to write about, I’m sure I would be just as captivated with it, as with your EMS posts. Keep on keeping on with what your doing.

  • sparrowmict

    ANYTHING YOU WRITE ABOUT IS GOLD KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

  • sparrowmict

    ANYTHING YOU WRITE ABOUT IS GOLD KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

  • Curt Sampson

    I like the EMS stuff the best; not due to the EMS content itself, but because that’s when your writing is at its best, I feel. It’s very amusing (well, ok, funny as hell), but also makes one think.

    The gun stuff? I find it dull. I also think it doesn’t have to be that way; I’m not into hunting, either, but I enjoyed your hunting stories. You obviously love it though, so why not take a different approach to writing about it? Ditch all the freedom/2nd ammendment stuff; you’ll notice that writers, despite also having a hobby/profession deeply entwined with constitutional rights in the U.S., don’t go on about it so much. Instead, figure out what it is about your hobby that shares that thing within the human spirit that gets people into hobbies. Imagine that instead of being a gun fan you’re a trainspotter, and you need to demonstrate to others how humans find joy in something. Then you’d probably make a lot of converts, because I suspect that guns are more interesting than trains to most people. (I find them about equally interesting myself–well, maybe trains a bit more.)

  • Curt Sampson

    I like the EMS stuff the best; not due to the EMS content itself, but because that’s when your writing is at its best, I feel. It’s very amusing (well, ok, funny as hell), but also makes one think.The gun stuff? I find it dull. I also think it doesn’t have to be that way; I’m not into hunting, either, but I enjoyed your hunting stories. You obviously love it though, so why not take a different approach to writing about it? Ditch all the freedom/2nd ammendment stuff; you’ll notice that writers, despite also having a hobby/profession deeply entwined with constitutional rights in the U.S., don’t go on about it so much. Instead, figure out what it is about your hobby that shares that thing within the human spirit that gets people into hobbies. Imagine that instead of being a gun fan you’re a trainspotter, and you need to demonstrate to others how humans find joy in something. Then you’d probably make a lot of converts, because I suspect that guns are more interesting than trains to most people. (I find them about equally interesting myself–well, maybe trains a bit more.)

  • sandyatyourservice

    I like the medical posts, but that’s just my opinion and this is your blog. ;-)

  • sandyatyourservice

    I like the medical posts, but that’s just my opinion and this is your blog. ;-)


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