Tonight I take on the identity of Physician. One hundred and fourteen brand-new medical students milled expectantly, many with their families, in a large university hall that reminded me of a hotel ballroom. Tonight I take on the identity of Physician, the familiar chattering voice in my head was unusually somber that night,  Physician. 

...late in that hot, aimless, summer of love...

"Kindergarten was hell, both mentally and physically."

"Men came in uniforms and one of them played “Taps”..."