Words are messy.

Words are messy.

We have a patient named Herman. He is very young – early fifties – and has vicious cancer. Every morning just after six, his business partner and best friend, Stefan, arrives with a coffee for himself and Herman. This was their tradition for years and now,...
Stories

Stories

 I’ve always loved a good story. We come from a long line of tale-tellers. My grandfather, uncles, and brother shared glorious narratives that transported you away from reality and are sometimes even sprinkled with a touch of truth. My mom and sister knitted bedtime...
Sorry.

Sorry.

Let’s be honest, when you stay with us, it is not because you’ve always dreamt of coming to recover or receive care. What we offer here my friend, is without a doubt a full-blown grudge purchase. I know people would much rather spend their time walking a Camino or...
Tattoos

Tattoos

I’m fairly certain that when you read the title of this blog, you will think I have officially run out of things to write about.  Usually, the only time I mention tattoos is when I threaten my offspring with “I don’t mind if you get inked, but if you do, it will...
Lost and found.

Lost and found.

I’ve just wasted another 15 minutes looking for my phone. This is a daily occurrence, I lose keys, phones, and my temper. I also regularly lose my train of thought, my focus, my balance, my direction, my composure, and some would say my mind. I do not lose weight or...
Assasination aisle.

Assasination aisle.

If you are between the ages of 50 and 65 and reading this blog, I would like to officially welcome you to the “Assassination Aisle” where your warranties start expiring, the check-engine lights come on, some mysterious diseases and unpronounceable syndromes will be...