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…
#121 Should You be Reading your Medical Record?
Your electronic medical record can be a confusing and scary thing to read. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.
#120 Cruising the Lower Danube
Most river cruises start with the Rhine or the Upper Danube. The Lower Danube contains quite a few gems in a less crowded setting. Come along with me.
#119 Spending the Summer with The Guncle
Author Steve Rowley did not ask me to write a blurb. If he did, this would be it:
You can see it coming from a mile away. Grieving kids get thrown together with grieving gay uncle. There will be ice cream, conflict, goofy pool parties, begrudging discovery of love, and painful self-reflection. The fact that Steven Rowley broadcasts the gimmicks of his plot, and pulls it off anyway, is a testament to superior writing and biting humor. You will laugh, you may cry, and you may learn something about heartache and the false promise of isolation. Reading The Guncle is a lovely way to spend a few hours this summer and you just might learn a few bittersweet lessons.
#118 It’s a Good Time to Visit Istanbul
Even with unrest in the world nearby, Istanbul is a great place to visit. The great city landmarks sit within the chaos of one of the world’s great and historic cities. The hospitality and food of the Turkish people are legendary.