The eye sees what it wants to One headlight A creaky door opens The coyotes posed atop of the hill Wishes coat the iris The truth is hazy The screams pierce the veins The chains rattle One headlight It follows It steers The street dogs howl in unison […]
What is your ICD 10 Code: selfie obsession, extreme eye rolling or sucked into jet engine? Today’s post, which is also my 1000th post (a grand thank you to you all), is a bit inside baseball. I work in the non-profit healthcare field. Which is a bit of […]
The practice of medicine is the practice of fear When I was pregnant I was severely traumatized repeatedly. Every week was a new set of tests, dozens of vials of blood taken from me, and numerous consults. Based on that you would be led to believe that when […]
“Be wise today so you don’t cry tomorrow.” E.A. Bucchianeri Many people will note that they do not have any regrets. They purport to live life to the fullest and recognizing that you only live once. Yeah, we have all heard someone say that we ourselves might have […]
Recently there was a headline that there are now more young women in college than young men. Many cheered noting how women are starting to get their due recognition and advancements. I, for one, am a woman who benefited from an increased focus on young girls’ scholastic advancement. […]
Starting a friendship with someone who is dying I was at a late night business meeting recently where one of my colleagues joked “I’m not your friend, am I? Right?” We all laughed but the question was pointed. See, as of late, I have made a few new […]
The outward tunnel shall be marked today Ever since he was told he had cancer he dreamt vivid dreams of that day he will face the white light at the end of the tunnel. He knows that day is coming despite the sunniest of personal outlooks and inspirational […]
What I hate about going to the dentist The other day I wrote about my heartbreaking goodbye to my primary care doctor. I adored our relationship. Here, today, I am going to write a completely opposite sentiment. I do not mean to belittle the dental industry, however, I […]
Goodbye to You Start spreading the news. I’m leaving today. Well, I am leaving New York soon. I have told my family, friends and colleagues. However, there are two people that I have not yet told because I just don’t know how to sever those relationships. I just […]
Prescribing job changes for a psychologically healthier workplace We all know that jobs are tied to our quality of life and perceived self-worth. Our jobs can brings us joy or they may very well bring us much frustration; so much so that our heart rate increases as well […]