My dad and I were estranged when he passed away. I was practicing family medicine in Durham, CT, but on that fateful day, I was in Hyannis, MA, attending a writer’s conference. Cape Cod was not far from my childhood home in New Bedford, MA. Something was clearly drawing me back to the place. Living...
George Michael passed away on Christmas Day in 2016. That year was not kind to the entertainment world. We lost many of our beloved artists to the pearly gates. Musicians David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, and Prince. Actors Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, and Alan Rickman. Authors Richard Adams, Umberto Eco, and Harper Lee. Saying Goodbye The loss...
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the world stood in disbelief. Not only was it unprovoked, innocent lives were put at risk. Many people wanted to know how they could help. Humanity First Enter Humanity First. The relief organization has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and collaborates internationally...
Fired from the very company he created, Steve Jobs later became the CEO of Apple and changed how the world uses computers. Nelson Mandela brought an end to apartheid and became President of South Africa after 27 years in prison. Fired from her first job for being too emotionally invested in her stories, Oprah Winfrey...
After moving to New Hampshire from Connecticut, I looked for a place to buckle down and do some writing. The Barnes & Noble in Nashua, New Hampshire hit the spot. That’s where I, a liberal, met Ron Olive, a conservative. We had different viewpoints on most everything but we were happy to meet in the...
As a primary care physician, Kevin Gendreau’s job was to take care of people. Unfortunately, he forgot to also take care of himself. Thankfully, he came to learn to practice what you preach. Learning from Tragedy Medicine is a demanding profession. With limited time to see patients, complete medical documentation, and fight insurance denials, there...
