The last time I rode a bicycle was in Battambang, Cambodia. In the early afternoon of January 25, 2009, the … More
Tag: injury
Capping a Decade of Railroad Bridge Ties
In early 2009, the Cambodian railway system was in shambles. A French company was brought in to repair the network … More
A Wee Wiki Wonder
It was completely unexpected and caught me by surprise. I stumbled, as I often do, onto an article, and from … More
Tough Love
Imagine if all our angels were sweet and gentle, constantly showering us with words of comfort, love and wisdom. Imagine … More
Uncommon Carriers
On my way back from yoga earlier today, I walked behind this woman for nearly 10 minutes. I couldn’t take … More
The Healermen of KL: Part II
The Samkkya Naturo-Medic Centre is hidden away behind a high wall at the end of a busy road in Bangsar, … More
(All) About Yves
Little did I know, when my sleuthing began, that all iron bridges and railway routes would lead to a Frenchman … More
Sisterhood of the Checkered Pants (& Tops)
Children who are admitted to Emergency are accompanied by a relative who remains on the ward until the child’s release … More
Meltdown
Perhaps it was waiting to happen. Triggered by a relatively innocuous incident on C ward: A father, quite slight of … More
A Tale of Two Hospitals
On a wide swath of land between Highway 5 and the main police office, the grass, trees and flowers bloom … More
