Category Archives: Personal
8/48 Years Old Today!
Today, my baby girl turns eight. EIGHT. How did we get to this point? Where did the time go? She is now considered a senior… She’s 48 years old in people years… Yes, she is a dog. I am that … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, home, Personal, Relationships
Tagged “Dog Person”, abandoned puppies, Angel, animal lover, animals, birthday, Dog, dog as family member, dogs, fur baby, medical assistance dog, pet, pets, Puppies, shunt
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The Truth About Privilege
Privilege. It’s a scary word for some. The idea that one group of people is automatically counted while others are left behind – seen as better, and treated as such, is repulsive. I think a lot of people feel this … Continue reading
Posted in community, culture, Equality, Journal, LGBT, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts
Tagged "white privilege", able-bodied, allies, awareness, check your privilege, debate, disabilities, gay, marginalized voices, minority, prejudice, privilege, privileged, society, under-privileged
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Back Again: Returning To That “Never Again” Place
You can never go home again. I think nearly everyone has heard a version of that statement. Well, this place wasn’t home to me, but I lived there for years and it represented the future, potential, dreams, freedom and so … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Journal, Life, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, travel
Tagged closure, college, contentment, friends, going home, graduate school, LA, Los Angeles, past, peace, reconnecting, reflection, regret, what if
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FIRED: It’s Always A Patient’s Right To Say No
Every time you go see a new doctor you are usually given some notices. These most often include a form/list of patient’s rights and responsibilities as well as a HIPPA form regarding patient privacy. Sometimes I wonder if people ever … Continue reading
Posted in Health, History, Journal, Life, Medical, Personal, Thoughts
Tagged deaf, doctor, expert, fired, know your body, let go, medical resume, medical team, patient, responsibilities, rights
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LA – Here We Come!
I am so excited! And nervous, but mostly excited. I left Los Angeles almost eight years ago. And I never thought I would ever go back, with good reason. But now there is a conference and to be honest the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Journal, Life, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, travel
Tagged closure, college, friends, going home, graduate school, Los Angeles, past, reconnecting
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