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Less Than Charming

Less Than Charming

The trouble with writing as a retirement gig is that there are SO MANY books I want to write! After Unforgivable, which will be out in a month or so, I want to write about Frits's mother in a book called, The Truth Was Different. Then, I want to overhaul Ireentje....

What is a Virus?

What is a Virus?

There are some things that I just think are cool. One of my interests (that is perhaps not shared by many) is in viruses. Frankly, I think ‘bugs and germs’ are fascinating. So, allow me to share. Perhaps you'll think they are, too.  What is a virus?  A virus is a type...

Pain. What the Point?

Pain. What the Point?

What do Martin Luther, Dr Paul Brandt and all of us have in common? Have you ever been in pain, whether emotional or physical? If you live on planet Earth, chances are you have been—or will be—at some time. We don’t enjoy pain and would do anything to protect our...

It’s All in the Details!

It’s All in the Details!

Details, details! I am married to a detail person. When my husband gets home, we have a cup of tea (he is very British) and share our day. That is, I talk and he listens. He may ask for clarification: who I spoke with (first and last name), where I went (store name at...

When Nerds Get Happy

When Nerds Get Happy

I am totally hyped about the discovery that Epstein Barr is implicated in multiple sclerosis (MS). Seriously! Is it because I’m a self-confessed nerd? Maybe. But it’s more than that. Let me try to explain. Maybe you’ll get jazzed, too. Way back (way, way back) when I...

My Daddy is Awesome

My Daddy is Awesome

A few days ago, my 3-year-old granddaughter, M, came into the room, announcing that she is carrying the doll stroller because she is very strong. I asked her if it was heavy, and she easily confessed that it is not. Since conversations with this little lady are always...