Pain Manifesto
This came out of cold chronic CRPS type 1, a debilitating condition of intractable chronic pain, nervous system disruption, and multi-system dysregulation — destroying the… Read More »Pain Manifesto
loved ones
Fair Share Challenge: what taxes do for me
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
"Nothing you do is in vain"
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"
Reverse culture shock, transcontinental style
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
A gift that keeps on giving
My 37th birthday happened at a fraught time (no, really?) but I planned ahead: 4 friends and I, tiny Brazilian restaurant, pitcher of mojitos. No… Read More »A gift that keeps on giving
B. C. E. takes on new meaning
Les was a chef before he was born. He helped with a BAADS Thanksgiving some years ago as a gesture of kindness, and found that… Read More »B. C. E. takes on new meaning
On weighing the evidence
My friend J’s husband called her from work today with the immortal words, “I’ve met someone else.” If he had been able to pick a… Read More »On weighing the evidence
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