Category Archives: Health

Medical Errors

Yes, doctors are people, too. They experience the same emotions as the rest of us, including the occasional desire to poke fun.  But that’s a desire they must suppress in the clinical setting. And like the rest of us, they … Continue reading

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Oh Lord, Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood

(Post title based on song by The Animals) “Mo-ooom? [sob].  Come get me.  I’m scared!” It was 1978. I was 26 years old and had been married for 6 years to the man I thought was the love of my … Continue reading

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Slip Sliding Away

There are those who walk on water, but few who can walk on ice. Anyone who is a parent knows how the heart races when the phone rings at 2:30 a.m.  It’s never, ever good news. “Uh, mom, can you maybe come … Continue reading

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Boob Squeeze

I’m happy to report that my boobs are in excellent condition, even if the rest of me is falling apart. My recent mammogram says so. My male readers may wish to skip this post, unless they really like reading about … Continue reading

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