Author Archives: DMW

Back Again: Returning To That “Never Again” Place

Posted on April 7, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

FIRED: It’s Always A Patient’s Right To Say No

Posted on April 4, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

Another Chance: AWP 2016-Los Angeles

Posted on March 31, 2016 by DMW

Last year was my first experience with AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) and its annual conference. In some ways it was wonderful, but in all of those ways – it really didn’t have anything to do with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Editing, Events, Thoughts, Writers, Writing | Tagged “second chance”, access, ada, americans with disabilities act, Association of Writers and Writing Programs, AWP, bullying, conference, disabilities, discrimination, equality, inclusion, Kate Gale, open letter, open mind, progress | Leave a comment

LA – Here We Come!

Posted on March 29, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

Easter 2016 – Another Cheesy “With Child” Practice Run

Posted on March 28, 2016 by DMW

I’ll admit it, I can be a little cheesy. All right, sometimes I might just be the Queen of Cheesetown. When it comes to the holidays I tend to be less about old traditions and more about making traditions that … Continue reading →