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Oct. 16th, 2012


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Turning the page or closing the book?


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Well, the practice is now officially closed. And my tickets to Australia are purchased.
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Oct. 2nd, 2012


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After long and careful consideration, I have made the decision to close my practice so that I can focus on my health concerns and other personal matters. I've informed patients privately, but I felt it was fitting to also post a memo to this Network. If anyone has questions, you can post them here.

Thank you,
Benjamin Linus

Sep. 19th, 2012


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My ex-wife just made the decision for me that I should be upfront about our recent separation and impending divorce.

Yes, it's true. I didn't want the news getting out the way that it just did. I consider this a private matter. Thank you in advance for your support and delicacy.

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Perhaps it's a crude way to get the news out, but I'm so busy at work I really don't have the time to go around writing personal letters to everyone I know. Ben and I have decided to get a divorce. The separation was mutual and as amicable as can be expected. The house went on the market this week and we're hoping for a quick sell. I've moved into a unit at the Quail Meadows apartments next to the Hospial and I'm looking for a new home nearby. To also make things even more complicated for everyone I'll also be changing my name back to my maiden name which is Carlson.

For my part in this I don't need anyone's pity or condolences. I just want to put it behind me and move on with my life. I would appreciate everyone's cooperation in helping me to do just that.

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To save it yet know it won't be saved, that it's all in my head yet is it all in my head? The pieces all fit but there are holes.

Aug. 31st, 2012

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So this is me.. trolling the internet.. for a date to the gala.

Fair warning, I haven't had a date in um, several years. Maybe more. I figure this is a good idea to get out and meet people.

Jul. 29th, 2012


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I hate shrinks.

Jul. 25th, 2012


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These furry...things...seem to be vulnerable to certain kinds of plants. I found a dozen dead around my oleander.

Good riddance.

Jul. 20th, 2012


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Well, it looks like that polar bear really did escape from some kind of small circus. Thank God, that's solved. That was too weird, considering I seem to maintain polar bear cages in my dreams.

Jul. 18th, 2012


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all over the news


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Strange story about Trabuco Canyon, isn't it? A polar bear? Really?

Jul. 12th, 2012


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I am way too young to be going grey. My job isn't even that stressful.

Jul. 6th, 2012


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I don't know what I did, but my back is absolutely killing me.
Anyone know a good chiropractor?
Or ancient remedy, passed down through the ages?

Jul. 5th, 2012


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Finally gotten my schedule back to something approaching normal, I think. Break was good for me in the long term though, I think. Perspective, and all that.

Makes it easier to let go

How was everyone's Explosion Day then? Good, I take it? Everyone still have all their fingers and toes and faces and such?

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I have to admit I never thought I would be the sort to open up an account on this thing, but I've been hearing tales of a dream epidemic around the lab so I thought I would check it out. My name is Dr. Tam, I head up the neurology department at UC Irvine.

Jun. 15th, 2012


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From what I've been able to put together, I think I was very fortunate to have woken up beside my wife Monday morning. Of course, that's always a good thing.

Jun. 10th, 2012


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It's been a very long week, so I have some vacation time all saved up and I'm going to use a couple of days to recharge next week. Ben and I never did go on that vacation It's not like me at all, but everyone needs to take a break sometimes.

Jun. 8th, 2012


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[Juliet Linus is blocked from this.]

Well, it's been a while. I wish I could say I've been lurking, but it's more like I was on a long vacation from the Internet. The school year is ending, which means I have a few weeks of actual vacation before a summer course at Irvine starts. Recommendations for a trip?
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Jun. 5th, 2012


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The shrinks must be making a killing.

May. 8th, 2012


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God, what have I done?

May. 5th, 2012

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A city of machinery unlike anything I have seen before, and a monster I greet like an old friend.

The dream plague strikes again.

Apr. 26th, 2012


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i feel like a superhero, and my power is being able to function on no sleep


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Slept in today.
That's me trying to be funny again. It's 5AM.

Today is the last "full" day of the book tour. (Yay!) Radio programs, first. Listen for me on 103.1, and then 97.3. Not sure what times, but their in that order and I'll be done by 10AM. Then Borders in Irvine, so at least I'm close to home. That's from 1 - 3. And then I'm recording a segment for that show The Doctors.

So, if I survive today, I will have basically survived the book tour. Tomorrow's just tying up a few odds and ends.

Apr. 23rd, 2012


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thoughts of a father


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My daughter is coming to visit next weekend, but not to stay over. She'll be by for Sunday bunch and that's all, I'm afraid. I was short notice on my part and I'll take what I can get. I just need to see her more often. I had an upsetting dream that indicated just how much I need it. At least, that's what I'm telling myself the dream meant. ...Not that I'm considering the possibility that dreams mean anything at all. They don't. Dreams are dreams, just like dead is dead. There's no way around either of them. Nightmares, unfortunately, are inevitable; and some keep you from closing your eyes at night.

Hopefully, this book tour won't be the death of me. One more week. I'll celebrate Sunday.

On a completely unrelated note, where can I buy a gun?

Apr. 16th, 2012


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Concerning Dreams


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Lately, I've noticed that there are a number of users on this network discussing their dreams. Specifically, recurring dreams. Is there anyone who would be comfortable sharing what they've experienced with me?

I'm sure there's a more professional way to bring this up--possibly by not bringing it up at all--but I'm poking my head out of this dark and dank den I call a book tour, and it's the best I can do at the moment.

Apr. 5th, 2012


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Every time someone makes a post here, I feel ten years older.

Apr. 4th, 2012


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I don't even know


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Apparently this quiz will tell you all my problems and then yours too. What's wrong with YOU people today?

ColorQuiz.com Roy Harper took the free ColorQuiz.com personality test!

"Has too much built-up excitement which is ready to..."


Click here to read the rest of the results.


Apr. 3rd, 2012


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You're serious about this, aren't you?

Mar. 29th, 2012


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Hello, world.


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Lots going on.

Tomorrow is my lecture at Fullerton, the topic of which is: Neuroplasticity. Yay! No, I'm looking forward to it. I'm just a little worn out.

Irvine and I are in talks to plan a course for the summer session. Oh, and did I mention the book goes on sale next week? Irvine will also be the site of that party I mentioned. Remember that? It's Wednesday night, courtesy of the Tate Publishing. Not sure of all the details, yet. But it appears to be happening.

Yes, lot's going on. There's even more than this ^, but not the sort I'd post here. I only hope I survive it all.

It's occurred to me that I'm not really sure who it is I'm talking to when I post on this network. And yet I keep coming back for more. I think I need more real-life friends. A drinking buddy, perhaps.

Mar. 27th, 2012


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Bullshit Roy Can Do Without


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For the record, everyone's allowed to add on to the list with your own Bullshit You Can Do Without. Participation is a fun thing here. Or some bullshit like that.

1. Motherfucking cat memes. look, Caterday was fun a couple years ago, when all you people were in High School. Time to grow up, get a clue, and leave the shit alone. Those of you who aren't in high school, maybe it's a thing in Italy, or recluse land, but fucking seriously, man. The cats are getting OLD.

2. Running out of vicodin and having to go through the drawn out stupid process of trying to get more. It's not like I pop more than about three a day, and I can go without it without having bad withdrawal, but holy shit, it hurts.

3. The Evil Bitch Therapist's idea of a massage. Where'd you learn that one, lady, Guantanamo? Combine that with the lack of pain meds and you start to get my message pretty clear I think.

4. Shoplifting bastards on my shift. Do you idiots really need a tongue ring badly enough that you have to run off with it when somebody opens the case? And who the fuck steals two bucks worth of hair dye and a living dead doll? Do people actually do shit with those things? How the fuck did you manage to walk out of the store with that while I was on my break? I know my co-workers are idiots and vampires who can't see in the light or some excuse but seriously, HOW?

5. Breaking bowstrings while I'm shooting. Breaking bowstrings that snap against my cheek while I'm shooting. Bitch motherfucking HURTS and now I've got a papercut all on my face. Yeah, that's attractive when you're starting a new job, now isn't it?

6. People calling me an angry bird. It was funny the first ten times, but now it's getting really old, and if I were an angry bird, I'd break your stupid glass houses right now.

7. Email spam from my former godfather's box. I'm not even touching that, but damn it gives me feels, as you people on tumblr say. And I don't do with feels that well.

So go ahead. What's pissing you people off today?

Mar. 21st, 2012


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Busy...


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Things are about to get crazy for the next few weeks. Book is going to the printer. There's going to be a big party at UCI. So that will be... something to attend. Trying to convince my wife to go on a quick getaway before everything starts. *wink*

Mar. 19th, 2012


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As it seems the past few days have been dedicated to what can only be described as "hypothetical" questioning, I am now going to attempt to steer the community in a different direction. Polling.

How old is the average poster here? If you feel uncomfortable divulging your age, you may pick a range.

Mar. 18th, 2012


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Not being at the hospital is going to be strange for me. I can't remember the last time I had a vacation. Actually I take that back. The last time I had a vacation was my honeymoon four years ago. I definitely earned one even if the workaholic in me is telling me it's not really a vacation. I'm still technically working, just different work.

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Hypothetical Question


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Say you have a friend who's extremely well groomed.

He likes a lot of plants, keeps his place really clean, drives a hybrid car, and has fruit and yogurt in his fridge.

You're pretty much assuming that friend likes guys, aren't you?

I mean would you tell that guy, "I think you like guys", or would you just never say anything?

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Looking for a Computer Person


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Maybe the one that helped me with the ducks?

I have all of this software in my computer that's supposed to help me run the Ranch, and I'm looking for someone to help me figure it out.

I don't really trust the kids anymore, since ... well... ducks.

Also they put porn on my computer.

I'd like to get rid of the porn on my computer but when I tried to do that it multiplied.

It's not that I don't like porn, mind you, just I'm old fashioned and it doesn't belong on my ... whatsit. Hard drive. That's what magazines are for.

Anyway, you can call the ranch. Or reply here. Or whatever.

I'm willing to pay for lessons to make me look like less of an idiot when I try to text message people too.

*thumbs up*

Mar. 15th, 2012


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New book on the way...


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Meeting with my publisher at Tate later today to look at the proofs. In the final stages now! Empowerment Through Pain should be on the shelves in the next few weeks, which, despite being through all this before, is a dizzying thought... partially because this book is a little more personal.

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Mar. 10th, 2012


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In which Spock is awkward.


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It is a strange practice writing on a network where I do not know most of the people. At least on Facebook, I know who is reading the words I throw into the ether. Most of those people are interested in what I have to say, understand my humor, and are teachers or students. Here, I am not entirely sure of the demographics that make up the user-base and that makes it unnerving. But I must soldier on. Or quickly delete my account, I suppose.

My name is Spock. I look forward to making your acquaintances.

Mar. 8th, 2012


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plugged in


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You know, I'm stunned by the amount of personal information people are willing to post on this network. I'm not convinced it's a healthy form of expression. I think people are comfortable discussing things they would normally guard because there's something very unreal about typing words into a five-by-ten box on your computer screen.

But then I login and find myself fighting the same urge. Guess I still just want to fit in with everyone else.

Fight the urge, Benjamin! Fight it!

Today I got lunch from Burger King! Phew! There. It's out. Are you happy?

Mar. 5th, 2012


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a crisis can be a breakthrough


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I began with a new patient today and, without going into too much detail and breaching confidentiality, they admitted to me that two previous "doctors" had placed them on ten different psychotropic medications. Some of them experimental. None of them effective. They came to me because, after two years, they're frightened. They've been taking some potentially dangerous and totally unnecessary risks. Now, while I won't tell you what the patient suffers from, I will say that it falls into the category of life experiences, things we all go through. Not psychosis. And their story is one I hear every day, although the thought of ten medications in two years is a particularly disturbing thought.

This person wanted to be well, but in some ways they wanted to be ill even more. They needed an explanation for not being able to cope. They were afraid of the pain, like all of us.

If I do nothing else with my life, I want to teach the few people the universe puts in my path that there is value in suffering. Personally, I've always found it very empowering.

Mar. 3rd, 2012


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Exhausted doesn't even begin to cover how I am feeling right now. At least I have tomorrow off.

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