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.

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After Emergency Medicine…

#109 Can We Talk About Dying?
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#109 Can We Talk About Dying?

Here is a thoroughly charming little book about living and dying. Don’t be afraid or put off by the topic. It’s not really sad. It’s my review of The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.

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#108 Hello, Beautiful Chiang Mai
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#108 Hello, Beautiful Chiang Mai

When visiting Thailand, don’t miss the beautiful scenery of Chiang Mai in the north. They have the mountains, the elephants, and the golden Buddhist temples. The area is well woth the detour.

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#107 My Two Years as an Author
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#107 My Two Years as an Author

I published a book two years ago and what happened afterwards was interesting and challenging. A lot of people have reached out with personal stories that we all can learn from. Here are a few thoughts.

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