Lindsey Fitzharris’ new book takes us on a journey to repairing what was once unrepairable — Ever since my first trip to the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia a few decades ago, I have been fascinated with medical history. Not just the skin and bones and sinew but the personalities, and how innovation happens. Hint: it’s not easy to introduce new ideas. The Facemaker: A Visionary Surgeon’s…

Really just me explaining it to me During the past few months, the world has become decidely off-kilter. So much has happened that my head is spinning. I just haven’t been able to write here, as my despair was so deep, I wondered what the point was of doing anything. …

Fiber! — Lately I’ve noticed that my digestion has been a bit sluggish. I’ve been reading about how fiber does so much good for the body. I have always known that it’s good for you, but a little extra education does wonders for the motivation! Fiber, or “roughage” as my mom used…

Of writing and death decisions — Hey, Medium. Hope your Monday is going well. Today is the 7th week of filing for unemployment with the state of Pennsylvania. I recently found out that it will probably be 12 weeks before I see a penny of compensation. But we’re doing okay for now, thankfully. Currently I am…

Final things — Today my brother and I took a tour of a local cemetery where we are pretty sure we will inter our Mom’s ashes. It was a beautiful, sunny, pleasantly warm morning. The counselor (a.k.a …

What this Gen-Xer is Thinking About Ukraine Hi Medium! Thanks for having coffee with me today. This photo is my very own office machine. It is steps away from my desk. The mug was given to me by a friend who knows me very, very well. Today I am thinking…

Garden daydreaming — Just a quick coffee chat today. Got your cuppa joe or tea? Something sweet to munch on? Okay, let’s do this. In my neck of New Jersey (about 15 minutes east of Philadelphia), it’s a cold, raw, cloudy day, with intermittent sleety rain. A perfect time to think about gardening. …

I’m still not okay — In case you’re just getting to know me, about a month ago I lost my job. I felt broken and depressed. I had already been seeing a counselor to get me through the waning weeks of my last job, but nothing really prepared me for how devastated I would feel. …

Ghost vs Apparition — Today I learned something new: the difference between a Ghost and an Apparition. The two words are not entirely equivalent. A ghost is the spirit of a dead person or animal that remains on Earth. An apparition is the visible image of the ghost. Have you ever seen an apparition…