health
Where Are The Surgical Sponges?
A few times in my lawyering career, I’ve had medical malpractice cases in which careless doctors accidentally left things in people’s bodies after cutting them open. Wires, superfluous body parts,…
My Baby Boy Is Sick
My sweet little baby boy is sick. He went to school on Tuesday, and almost immediately called to come home from the nurse’s office. He had a fever of 100.7,…
Essential Tremor
March is, as I’m sure you have absolutely no idea, Essential Tremor Awareness Month. Every disease seems to have some kind of celebration these days, some whole months, some weeks,…
How a Cupcake can Save the World
If you’ve ever spent more than, say, ten minutes with me, you’ll know that one of my greatest fears in life is that someone, somewhere may be the slightest bit…
Book Review — Lullabies and Alibis
[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] Lullabies & Alibis: a novel Lullabies and Alibis by Stephanie Lewis is a fun read by the author of the hilarious “Once Upon Your Prime” column. Lewis’…
The Queen’s English
[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] What does one do when the Queen’s English will not suffice? I have a semi-well-deserved reputation amongst my friends as being a high ranking official in the local…
Book Review — Landline by Rainbow Rowell
[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] Landline: A Novel Rainbow Rowell is best known for her young adult novels like “Eleanor and Park” and “Fangirl,” both of which are fabulous reads no matter…
The Whine of the Motorcycle Rider
There are two kinds of people in this world: People who think adrenaline is fun and exciting and a fresh breath of life, and people who think adrenaline is the…
Book Review — Scythe by Neal Shusterman
[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] Scythe (Arc of a Scythe) Neal Shusterman is known, at least by me, and by the myriad of prestigious agencies that have given him impressive awards, for…
Sleeping with a CPAP
I’m now old enough for Home Medical Equipment – specifically, a CPAP machine. Along with age comes wisdom. Also, extra body fat, wiry chin hairs, and an inability to distinguish…
