I love to people watch. The best part of an amusement or ball park for me is the opportunity to sit and watch as folks go about the business of living. I sat in a café this week, waiting to … Continue reading →
My parents were full of adages, intended to teach my siblings and me important lessons. One (which I found particularly irksome as a teenager) was, “birds of a feather flock together.” I, of course, thought they were trying to control … Continue reading →
For a while now, I’ve seen the Food and Drug Administration as the enemy. I’ve heard, read, and written about patients who’ve had to travel outside of the U.S. for stem cell treatment and wondered why in the world we’re … Continue reading →
I was having a conversation today with someone I love. She’s going through a highly stressful situation and feels buffeted by the storm. It’s been going on for about a year now and she’s pretty sure the emotional well is … Continue reading →
It seems that the subject of hope has been tickling my brain this week. For some reason, the topic has come up a number of times. I met with one of the brightest groups of ladies I’ve ever known on … Continue reading →
Patience is a virtue, it’s just not one of mine. I hate waiting for things to happen, jumping through hoops to make people happy. I really hate wasting my time. I’m the girl no one wants to be on a … Continue reading →
I’ve moved 11 times in 10 years. Stops have included two countries, four states, and nine cities. I’ve had the privilege of meeting some awesome people along the way. Frankly, I’ve also met a few I wouldn’t go out of … Continue reading →
Some people play tennis, some love video games. Research is my hobby. Dorky, I know. I’m always curious about the “story behind the story.” Recently, I noticed that there’s a movie coming out about J. Edgar Hoover. Now, instead of … Continue reading →
According to the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, nearly a million Californians travel to Mexico each year for medical care. Living, as I do, at the southern tip of California, I assumed it was Mexican-Americans seeking health care south … Continue reading →
If you’re not a fan of Facebook, allow me the privilege of giving you a short primer. You sign up and people ask you to be their “friend.” “Cool,” you think, “I haven’t spoken with her since college.” If you’re … Continue reading →
