It was a full-body scan, holistically therapeutic kind of day. Literally. From the tips of my toes to the top … More
Tag: bridge
Of Landmines and Grief
A few nights ago I watched a fascinating documentary called Miss Landmine Cambodia (2009). It tells the story of a … More
Tunnel vision
Every time I drive to M and B’s place (as I did today), I resort to holding my breath for … More
The Best Way to Fall
Once in awhile I’m still asked how I fell through the bridge – details and all. I can’t remember the … More
Another bridge story
Leaving this leafy suburban enclave pretty much requires that I drive underneath a steel bridge that’s been under construction since … More
Flashbacks: Do they ever die?
Last night, on my way back from the pool, I was gripped by an uncontrollable fear. Approaching a bridge still … More
A Day to Remember
It happened one year ago today. A potentially lethal recipe for disaster. These were the ingredients: A steel bridge. A … More
Through his eyes
There is something distinctly unsettling, albeit fascinating, about reliving the day of my accident through another person’s eyes. Michael’s eyes, … More
A country plagued
When visiting a country such as Cambodia, an abundance of lists, articles and websites have been written describing “avoidance measures” … More
The day I fell through a bridge
January 25, 2009 was an eventful day in Cambodia, the day before Chinese New Year. Preparations were well under way … More