I am honing my storytelling craft after thirty years as an emergency physician, mother, and observer of the human condition. I will be creating new entries and pulling in some of my published works. Thanks for coming along.
After Emergency Medicine…
#31 I Wrote a Good Book, but Don’t Just Take My Word for It
Several people have been kind enough to review and reflect on my book since it was published in January of 2022. I’ve shared a few so you can get some idea about the message I share.
#30 You are Not an Imposter. You are a Human.
You are not an imposter. You are a human. While our society works on racial and gender bias, each of us has to b compassionate with ourselves. We must stop the relentless self-criticism that arises as “imposter syndrome.”
#29 Back on the Road!
Tourism is back after a lengthy Covid lull. Join me on my first day of touring in Cairo, Giza, and Saqqara. The great wonders of the world await!
#28 Is this Really a Book for Nurses?
I wrote this book for nurses. They spend the most time at the bedside of some people that present with challenging behaviors. Nurses are getting tired, cynical, and defeated. The answer is not to quit. the answer is to change the way that they think about even the most difficult patients and themselves.