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…

#110 Finding Your Wat in Cambodia
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#110 Finding Your Wat in Cambodia

In Cambodia, we went visiting the wats, Hindu and Buddhist temples. This is the main reason why people come to this complicated country. The people were welcoming and the sights were spectacular.

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#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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