For the last couple of years I’ve made a commitment to donate blood every month or two at Cedars-Sinai.  Though I must admit the first few times I was scared by the whole experience, I almost look forward to it now.  The nurses treat the regulars like old friends, and the donors are treated to a mandatory break from their busy lives.  Since we can’t be productive, we listen to music, or watch TV, or pick a movie from their eclectic selection.  (Oddly enough, I’ve found that gory horror movies ar...