When I was a kid, my friends and I loved to look at one another and spout with cruelty, “I hate you!” Just when it looked as though someone ... Read more
Healthcare coverage is a regularly featured story in the 24-hour news cycle. People’s opinions vary widely on the issue, as do politicians’ thoughts on the matter. Debates rage, tensions ... Read more
For the past week, I’ve had a terrible cold. I’m low-energy, stuffy and cranky, and I can’t get comfortable enough to sleep. In a few days, my cold will ... Read more
Buying a new pair of shoes used to be one of my favorite things to do. The unsightly red spots, telangiectasia, which are generously sprinkled all over my body, ... Read more
When you’ve been a “frequent flyer patient” for as long as I have, you learn how to navigate the perplexing world that is our healthcare system. For 32 years, ... Read more
Last week, I began my column with an unusually large dose of self-deprecation. Exhibit A: ‘If my body were featured in a circus sideshow freak attraction (that’s every woman’s ... Read more
If my body were featured in a circus sideshow attraction (that’s every woman’s fantasy, right?), the announcer might exclaim, “Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, come see the ... Read more
His face was scattered with crater-like acne scars and budding new pimples. I remember his beady eyes being a muddy-brown and void of compassion. The sinking feeling that rippled ... Read more
What in the world is going on with my phone? I held up my cell phone to show my fellow clueless Generation X friend the loud alerts that were ... Read more
“Mommy, come sit next to me on the floor and help me do this puzzle,” my 2-year old son demanded. “I’m sorry, sweetie, but mommy can’t sit on the ... Read more
