Memories

(I'm well versed in HIPAA, so any stories about patients happened a long time ago in the land of Narnia. Meaning I probably made them up.)

I used to volunteer in a community clinic where most of our patients spoke Spanish. Over time I learned enough Spanish to get by, particularly the phrase, "Necesita un traductor?" Learning this question arose from necessity, as when I would ask, "Do you need a translator", I was met with two answers: 'no', or a sweet smile and shrugging shoulders. One time I asked a patient this question, and he smiled, shrugged, and answered, "I don't know."

I would say that's a yes.