WELCOME BACK! It’s been too long since I posted here. I’m not much of a blog person, and I’m even less of a marketing person. But I have a new project that I’m super excited about, so here I go! I’m writing a Writer’s Guide to Medicine. It’s a reference book for writers wanting to […]
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New Publication!
Check out my newest publication, “Choosing a New Path: How My Diagnosis with Bipolar Helped Me Build A Better Life” published in the award-winning blog, The Bipolar Battle. Here’s the link: Podcast to follow!
Books by BIPOC Authors That Changed My Life
1. Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor This is the first book that I can remember reading that was written by a non-white author. It was one of my favorite books growing up. It started the process of opening my eyes to the racism that is still rampant in our country. […]
COVID-19: How to Help (and how not to)
Part I: Healthcare If you’re like me, you’re probably stuck at home feeling rather anxious and more than a bit helpless. The good news is: there are lots of ways we can help! I’ve interviewed healthcare providers and asked what they need at the front lines. Here are some of their answers. Donate Any Personal […]
Books in the Time of COVID
As many of us now have extra time on our hands, I thought I would offer up some book suggestions, organized by mood. Mood: Heart-pumping adventure set in post-viral apocalypse…Try “A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World” by C.A. Fletcher When the family dog is stolen, young Griz must set out […]
Wait Times: The Achilles Heel of Universal Healthcare
One of the most common concerns about the implementation of a universal healthcare system, sometimes called Medicare for All, is that wait times will increase drastically under a government-run system. The President himself has made many comments to this effect, including on the White House website, stating that “Medicare-for-All would force patients to face massive […]
Bipolar II Disorder: A Different Kind of Dangerous
For the past two weeks, Jada has driven past the same tree nearly every day. It’s several miles out of her way, and not particularly pretty. But it’s close to the road, on a quiet street without sidewalks or a bike lane, and its trunk is strong and broad. So Jada drives past, every day, […]
Coronavirus and the Flu: Let’s get the Comparison Right
“Comparison is the death of joy.” Mark Twain With fears about the Coronavirus epidemic spreading like, well, an epidemic, the public response to the virus has ranged from complete apathy to full on panic. Face masks are flying off the shelves, “I survived Coronavirus” t-shirts and “Coronavirus protection kits,” are being sold on E-Bay, and […]