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…
#105 The Ugly Thoughts of Hello Beautiful
No spoilers here in my review of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Her characters are big, colorful, and oh, so dysfunctional. I recommend the experience.
#104 Don’t Miss Saigon
Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1975 to honor the leader the people revere like a god. We visited the booby-trapped jungles and crowded city markets. The streets were filled with millions of motorcycles and scooters to dodge while crossing the streets on foot. It is a cosmopolitan delight.
#103 Top 5 Posts and 2023 Recap
2023 was a busy year for writing, traveling speaking and taking care of Dolly the poodle
Here are my top 5 posts and a quick recap.
#102 Finding our Hue in Vietnam
During part 2 of my journey, we visited the Central Vietnam city of Hue and the soggy area of Danang. Sadly, this is a fascinating area many travelers miss.