On a street corner in Parker, Colorado, sits this street sculpture, “The Country Doctor.” One imagines a bit of kindly dialogue going on here….
The challenge this week is to show a form of “dialogue.” To see what some of the exceptional photographers on WordPress come up with for this week’s theme, click here. I humbly admit these photos are not “challenge-worthy”, but I’m fond of this old doc and want him to have his day in the spotlight.
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beautiful carvings, thankyou for posting so we could see them 🙂
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You are so welcome, PTH, and I appreciate the comment!
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I love the statuary of a country doctor. Perfect for the photo challenge and so heartwarming to see a tribute to those dedicated souls. By the way, I just learned Betsy’s antique formed jewelry pieces have arrived at Virginia Born and Bred. I am going to see them Tuesday and hope to write an article about them. She says they are beautiful!
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“She” is the owner! 🙂
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Thank you, Dor, and I’m happy Betsy was able to get some pieces out there. We were so hoping for a road trip, but that was just not in the cards this time. Do let me know what you think.
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Fantastic post for the Dialogue challenge ~ I can see why you wanted to give this Dear Old Doc his day in the spotlight.
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Thank you, Nancy, it is a fantasy to imagine a doctor today with such a leisurely and gentle manner….now they all seem to have the insurance companies nipping at their heels to move on to the next patient.
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A great series of photos, Barbara. Hope you two are enjoying the weekend 😉
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Thank you, Elizabeth. I will email shortly.
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What a lovely sculpture. It speaks of compassionate listening which is so missing in today’s life
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Thank you, PV. It does harken to times gone by.
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That’s a really nice piece of statuary, Barbara ! – the evocation of bygone times, when they were so much gentler …
I’d want to give him his time in the sun, too ! GOODONYER !
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I’m glad you think so too, M-R. Not my best photos (especially compared to some exceptional entries this week), but they did seem to fit the theme so well….
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Hello Barbara, In the early 20th century, it seems that almost every elderly country doctor got around to writing a book of reminiscences. I have read a few of these, and they are charming accounts of a time and way of life that have vanished.
–Jim
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Hello Jim, he reminded me – in spirit – of the famous Norman Rockwell small town doctor painting. Something about taking the child’s problem seriously is rather tender.
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If a title springs to mind, do share. Currently reading “Boys in the Boat.” So far, it’s a winner.
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Yes Barbara !, these sculptures are reminiscent of my early days when doctors as I remember, had a more gentle approach to your problem. Not only the country but also the town doctor which is where I was brought up. He had time to talk to you in order to glean how you felt, and so diagnose a more accurate decision of what he would prescribe for a quick recovery. It seems that doctors nowadays are so rushed off their feet they have no time for bedside manner. Not their fault of course but a sign of the times because the populations has exploded. Sorry I’m getting carried away. So all this brings us back to those wonderful sculptures showing such compassion and gentleness especially for the old and the young.
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You are not getting carried away, Rita, just expressing your opinion and I appreciate you doing exactly that here. I have just emerged from a really difficult hospital experience with my daughter (she’s fine now) and couldn’t agree more about how things have changed in medicine. Here in the states, and i imagine elsewhere, it is more due to the insurance company dictates than anything else – the rush to get them in and out, the inability to take the time to truly assess the patient, the frenzied and detached atmosphere.
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This is a terrific submission for the challenge! I love the composition of each image.
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Thank you very much. If I had known I would be posting these, I might have taken more care with getting a better capture!
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What medicine used to be. My sister lives in Parker. Will tell her to look out for it.
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Hi Cynthia, my sister also lives in Parker which is why I was out there. This statue is in the Historic District.
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I remember this day well. You were enamored by this wonderful old doctor and patient and took great care to capture their essence. How fun that you can share it with all these lovely people.
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From Taiwan to Australia and Crete and back again! That’s what I love about blogging.
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Thank goodness we have talented artist that can capture the compassion and concern of a profession long gone.
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I know there are lots of good, caring doctors out there. But in my experience most are playing “beat the clock” through no fault of their own. Heaven help us if our symptoms can’t be described and prescribed within fifteen minutes alloted time.
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I am glad you posted this…..coming to Costa Rica has brought us back to the days of the doctor who has time for you…time to get to know you…at least, in the public health service they have.
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Thank you, Helen. Nice to know there is a personal touch remaining in the medical profession somewhere – big feature in Saturday’s WSJ about the loss of morale amongst American doctors which I intend to read soon.
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I love this! We have several sculptures such as this in our little town. I think this is perfect for the dialogue challenge.
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Thanks, Dianna, there are some really excellent sculptures in Richmond near the Canal Zone. Have you seen them?
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No! Perhaps that could be a day trip for Motor Man and me!
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The statue is wonderful. I love the fully engaged and caring expression on the doctor’s face.
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Thank you, Sheryl. I wonder if “Grandma” might have encountered this type of doctor.
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He has such an expression of intent listening – a rare quality in today’s doctors.
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What a talent the artist has to capture such a quality.
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Just think of all the ailments they diagnosed, the babies they brought into this world, the decisions made on treating most illnesses and still had to make time for their own family. How did they do it? I have such respect for those days of medicine. I am so fortunate to have a family Dr. who does have the time for me and I so appreciate her. Thanks for the memories, Barbara.
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Yes, Dorothy, back in the day when general practice of medicine was the norm. I read recently that GPs are becoming the least popular form of medicine nowadays. That is so sad.
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Barbara … I disagree. The photos are perfect for the challenge. I love the statues convey real human qualities. A caring doctor listening intently to his patient. 😉
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I was cringing a bit at posting this – almost didn’t – because the actual photography is not so great, but now I am so happy I did because so many of you have enjoyed seeing this doctor! Thanks a bunch, Judy.
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Definitely Challenge worthy! I think this is great!
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Thank you, Eliza. I know real photographers would cringe at these, but it’s the thought that counts in this challenge.
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Absolutely! It’s divine expression, the rest doesn’t matter. 🙂
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