My poem, “Debt Collector”, is up on ZO Magazine. Love the photo that was paired with it! Photo by Craig Brunetti, Stephen Paddock, Sean Carroll. “This is the imaginal disc of a developing wing of African butterfly Bicyclus Anynana created by …
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“Debt Collector” on ZO Magazine
Book Review of “The Enchanted” by Rene Denfeld
I absolutely loved Rene Denfeld’s, The Enchanted. This novel had veracity, heart, and compassion among many interesting characters, both inside and outside the confines of a prison. Like any great book, I slowed down towards the end because I didn’t want …
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On Suicides and Vague Eulogies
I met a man, I’ll call Tony, three years ago when we both volunteered at St. Anthony’s Dining Room in San Francisco, an organization that serves people in poverty. For some reason, I had thought about him a couple of …
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Book Review of “Writing Away” by Lavinia Spalding
Writing Away: A Creative Guide to Awakening the Journal-Writing Traveler by Lavinia Spalding is a great writing resource. Whether you plan to explore a faraway land or someplace within your city limits, this book is chockfull of prompts, tips, and …
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A Teacher of Life — Oliver Sacks
I wonder how many healthcare professionals had Oliver Sacks as part of their education through his books, wisdom, or research. He shaped me as an occupational therapy student back in the early 90’s. I loved and respected his ability to …
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Responsible Me vs. Playful Me
Once upon a Saturday, Responsible Me tugged the front ends of her jacket, smoothed the backside of her skirt, and seductively whispered in my ear, “You know what a high it is to cross off items on your To Do …
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Book Review of “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion
On the first night of the 24th Annual Travel Writers and Photographers Conference at Book Passage in Corte Madera, CA, I sat down for dinner at a large table. To my right at the end was Maureen Wheeler, one of …
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The Game of Life, One Tile at a Time
As I write and edit today as well as make a gift for someone using a Scrabble board, I’m struck by how something small, such as a letter, can turn into a word, then a sentence, to a paragraph, and …
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Cell Phones and Short Attention Spans
Attention. Lately, I’ve reflected on it both personally and professionally, the latter with respect to my roles as an occupational therapist (OT) and as a writer. OTs are trained to observe others while they engage in meaningful occupations in order …
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May is Mental Health Month
According to MentalHealth.gov, “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every …
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