Telling stories since 2005
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner in training (circa 2024), I am *somewhat* qualified to talk on this topic. Even back while I was in the Peace Corps, I had some experience working in mental health as a psychiatric RN having graduated in 2017 with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. So professionally, I had a…
Usually, sometime around the middle of September all I can talk about are the bears of Katmai. Sadly, for all my friends bear talk started in July and never really stopped. Every year since 2014 Katmai National Park and Explore.org has hosted fat bear week. Ok, back in 2014 it was just Fat Bear Tuesday….
When I went to bed on Thursday, September 27, 2024, I had no idea how much life would change over the next few weeks. As a native South Carolinian, I’m no stranger to wind, an occasional tornado, and lots of rain associated with hurricanes. I’m located approximately 150 miles from the SC coast. Most hurricanes…
International meet-cute “Is this seat open?” The handsome stranger asked in accented English. I made an exception to the ‘don’t talk to strangers rule’. I’m a lot better at being open when I’m 8000 miles from home as opposed to being in my own town. “Yes”. I replied as he sat down. “Do you know…
“They” say if you toss a coin in the fountain, you’ll guarantee your return to Rome. Everything you ever wanted to know about that famous Roman fountain, including a guaranteed way to get back to Rome… and then some How did that famous fountain get its name? The Trevi Fountain stands at the junction of…
I’ve been home for a few weeks now. I’m out on disability. A bruised trachea apparently takes a few weeks to heal. Who knew? The PTSD from being assaulted takes a lot longer. I wonder if I’ll ever feel comfortable seeing patients one-on-one again. I got into psychiatry because of Chris. At the time, I…
I keep my eyes closed. I think I’m in a hospital bed, but how did I get here? “Eliza, are you awake?” I try to move my foot. I think it moves, but I have no way to tell The voice is familiar, but I can’t quite place it. It sounds friendly. Maybe I should…
The room starts fading to black. Voices start to muffle. I feel the noose tightening around my neck. Nothing makes sense. I feel someone tugging at my waist. I am flying Then everything fades to black. *************. ************* ********** ************* It’s hard to swallow Everything hurts. The room is too bright. The incessant beeping is…
I bet you didn’t even know there was such a thing, did you? I didn’t, at least not until I was actually a PCV. The beginnings On this day, 60 years ago, John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps. All over the world Peace Corps staff and Volunteers celebrate March 1st as Peace Corps Day….
I bet you didn’t even know there was such a thing, did you? I didn’t, at least not until I was actually a PCV. The beginnings On this day, 60 years ago, John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps. All over the world Peace Corps staff and Volunteers celebrate March 1st as Peace Corps Day….