Saying Your Final Goodbye to a Parent

This holiday season had a more somber tone than usual for us. My wife’s father, Ken Nordling, passed away the day after Christmas, two days before his 88th birthday. This marks the first parent we have lost and the first time we were directly involved with planning a burial and memorial service. I didn’t realize … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 1-6-20

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include the lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad,  tips to finding contentment, seven painful investment mistakes, yes … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 12-30-19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include the story of one man who retired at 34 and failed and at age 42 he … Read more

Getting More Thank-You’s

(Doximity recently published this article of mine on setting up a local mission clinic. It originally appeared here, but some of you are not on Doximity so, with Doximity’s permission, I have republished it on my site for your reading pleasure) Many physicians would like to use their skills on the mission field, but have a … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 12-23-19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include an evaluation of investing in storage units, what happens to your debts when you die, why … Read more

An Oregon Gift That Changed the World

Americans do a lot of gift giving, especially at Christmas time. The majority of the gift giving is between friends and family. Too often the gifts end up in the garbage or in storage after a few months. Occasionally, there is a gift that really makes an impact. I want to tell you about one … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 12-16-19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include a list of the amount of salary you need to earn in each state to be … Read more

There is No Such Thing as “Good” Debt

Many years ago, debt was hard to get and was considered a dangerous and risky thing to have. Now it is so easy to come by, that possessing debt is almost universal. In fact, in 2008 the easy access to debt got our country into a bit of trouble, causing the housing crash. Today, if … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 12/9/19

Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include America’s addiction to health insurance, should doctors expect a signing bonus, how a doctor can get … Read more