At summer’s end…

With less than one hour to go till the official end of summer (11:09 pm EST – boohoo!), and since … More

The Surgical Detox

This sunny hot Saturday morning, while most people were taking it easy, sleeping in, watching cartoons, heading to the pool, … More

24 hours (give or take)

I woke early yesterday, my sleeping mind obviously cognizant of having much to get done before leaving. I was, yet … More

Of masks and markings

I was her chaperone today, the day of the markings. With little advance notice, she had little time to get … More

What-a-Stroke?!

Early this morning, preparing to submerge myself into the cave of swimmers I took stock of my neighbors: two guys … More

The Truth About Recovery

Very often, people ask me if I’ve recovered from my injuries. Just as often, I am genuinely stumped, clueless about … More

The Big Chill

Early this morning, after a month-long hiatus, I lay my sore(y) back and butt onto Susan’s massage table. Despite my … More

The Boldest Body Mold

It was to be an art project, an adventure in healing, unlike any other; one that she chose, with unflappable … More

The Big(gest) Exam

It was a scene straight out of medical school; late-night cramming for a morning exam. Her (their) bed had morphed … More

Our Bodies, Our Truths

The words we speak do not always convey our deepest thoughts or emotions; they may be filtered, uttered spontaneously and … More