Back in June of 2012 I was one month away from the manuscript due date. I asked Phillip to read the first chapter of Chronic Resilience. As most writers do, I was struggling to know if things sounded cohesive and intriguing. He agreed and spent a few hours poring over…
What is the average length of a doctor’s appointment in the United States?
Hint, it is longer than 3! Doctor’s appointments are important, especially when you are coping with a chronic health condition. These days they seem to be getting shorter and shorter. I’ve had a few that lasted barely over five minutes. The brevity of these appointments almost assures that you are…
Speaking Up about Your Health: A Monday Morning Request
I am nursing a cold. It started out as a sinus infection that has most likely turned into mild bronchitis. It’s going on week three. Not really a big deal, except that around this time two years ago, a similar seasonal cold resulted in pneumonia, a collapsed lung and two…