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Years ago I was quite fortunate to travel to Cuba where I could learn more about the widely lauded public health system. It was an amazing experience to go to their public health school, maternity wards and community health centers. After while, admittedly, I did zone out occasionally […]
I remember hearing before I had my son, that once you had kids, you couldn’t travel as much. Sure, there is such a thing as a school schedule but travel is not so limited. And let me tell you traveling with a kid is actually fun . Well, […]
I see a bad moon rising. I see trouble on the way. I see earthquakes and lightnin’. I see bad times today. I love seeing the moon. It is stunning and brings one to a dreamy world both literally and metaphorically. Can you look at the […]
With the national elections being featured day in and day out on our news outlets, one can not help but think about winning. What does it take to win? What does it mean to give it your all? What does it mean to pick a winner? Now, with […]
When you hear of African Safaris, the image often conjured up is that of a fierce lion or cheetah. A buffalo or a leopard will also do in terms of Safari experiences. This past week I went to two small game reserves in South Africa. I am […]
I am nearing the end of my stay in South Africa. Although, tomorrow I get to visit some places of importance in Mandela’s personal history and I am excited to experience that. Furthermore, my return trip is through Istanbul so let’s see what happens and how I […]
I laugh with you I laugh at you and I feel sadness I see everything You see nothing Yet I love you I walk with you infrequently I walk without you perpetually And I feel sadness I see the ashes that once were I think of how you […]
As I write this, I am alternating between having the giggles, feeling guilty and repeatedly singing (and wanting to mute myself) “It’s a small world after all.” Talk about a horrifying earworm. But before I explain my current state of being, let me provide a backdrop. I am […]
Partnerships. Where would we be without them? Whether it’s rowing together, traveling in tandem or enjoying a cocktail it’s always nice to have a partner in crime. Sure, it’s great to be able to come up with an idea by oneself and self promote its brilliance but […]
Everything seems to run on the power of circles. Can’t get from point A to point B without some kind of circular motion. However, life can truly throw you curve balls. Further, life can truly come full circle. That has been my life to date. Growing up, […]
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