The jolt and hum of the train, the green hills smudging past and, across the aisle, my nieces—two coltish girls on the thorny cusp of womanhood. … [Read more...] about Detour Along the Road Not Taken
Springtime’s Most Rambling Metaphor
Three times in as many weeks: hail. Pearly gemstones plinking down, making a spectacle of themselves, just when we all thought the day might clear. … [Read more...] about Springtime’s Most Rambling Metaphor
Times I’ve Almost Died
When the shaking started, I was deep, deep down—cocooned in a dream that was yanked away from me when terror plunged its greedy hand into my sleep and hauled me spluttering towards the surface. … [Read more...] about Times I’ve Almost Died
Something After Nothing
It’s true, I’m employed again. … [Read more...] about Something After Nothing
Health Journalism
As managing editor at TCTMD.com, I now spend my days mostly assigning, editing, occasionally blogging for the Editor's Corner, and hosting a podcast ("Heart Sounds") and current affairs video program called On Record. For 14 years I wrote between 100 - 150 articles every year for theheart.org/Medscape about heart disease, health policy, and related topics and led a range of video interviews. … [Read more...] about Health Journalism
What She Does Next Is Shocking
Years ago Dad bought a 1986 right-hand drive Land Rover Defender, named her Matilda, and sawed her in half. … [Read more...] about What She Does Next Is Shocking