Humanity, in spite of ourselves
Needed to change my flight in order to recover from Irene before coping with a transcontinental dose of high-altitude radiation, cramping & low-grade hypoxia. On… Read More »Humanity, in spite of ourselves
Needed to change my flight in order to recover from Irene before coping with a transcontinental dose of high-altitude radiation, cramping & low-grade hypoxia. On… Read More »Humanity, in spite of ourselves
I floated in the hot springs, like a wallowing marshmallow: inhale to come up, exhale to go down and sink beneath the surface. Lift chin,… Read More »L.O.B.E.: Lung-Opening Buoyancy Exercise
This budget horror-show has given us a lot to think about. The role of taxes in our country is probably the biggest, sorest issue of… Read More »Fair Share Challenge: what taxes do for me
Here is a link to an article I once would have found moving and relevant to my nursing practice: Courage and Compassion The central idea… Read More »Beyond courage & compassion
I’ve been mulling Greek mythology as it has come down through my European ancestors and been rendered into my English tongue. Mostly, it seems that… Read More »Chiron the Centaur: Earliest recorded case of CRPS?
Baltimore is not one of the most beautiful cities, but my excellent friend Laura lives on one of its prettiest streets. After landing here today,… Read More »Coastal contrast & good sweaters
I thought being able to live would ease my system. Unfortunately, my hands and feet are freaking out and going suddenly, rapidly downhill on pretty… Read More »A bad day
I said quietly to my lawyer about an hour ago, “I’m not used to being massively relieved or explosively happy. So I’m just going to… Read More »The ground beneath my feet
My older brother’s sister-in-law has been doing international relief work for almost as long as I’ve known her. She was so helpful and wise, at… Read More »"Nothing you do is in vain"
Dear Reader … I’m a Yank. It’s true. I may have sparkly blonde hair, find it easy to talk to strangers, and not assume that… Read More »Reverse culture shock, transcontinental style