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
perspective
Considering the end: a new beginning
Mortality is tricky. We’re all going to go sometime, but we are hardwired to avoid the very thought of death. And so we should be.… Read More »Considering the end: a new beginning
A gift to share
I had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with Dr. Adams, who (among other things) teaches clinical at UCSF Medical School. He provided me with… Read More »A gift to share
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
Beyond courage & compassion
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
Chiron the Centaur: Earliest recorded case of CRPS?
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?
"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
How moving
I’m working on clearing out all the needless stuff from my boat. This includes unfinished projects, equipment for work I can no longer do, things… Read More »How moving
Words, words, and words, with a poetry chaser
I have logical and philosophical objections to certain words used to describe me or what I do. I don’t expect anyone to change the way… Read More »Words, words, and words, with a poetry chaser