Those of you who know me may understand I sometimes can’t not write, even if I posted a blog earlier in the week. (That’s why I say on average I post two blogs a month.) No longer with a day job, it's easy for me to get wrapped up in something I must share. I … Continue reading Worker Safety for Dummies: or why we should care about NIOSH
Creating a writing community of close friends was not one of those things I imagined in my future when I was young. And yet, it is something I’m deeply grateful for, especially in this time of midlife. Don't get me wrong, I spent a lifetime journaling, reading, even writing a few poems. But it was … Continue reading Empowering Stories: The Strength of Writing Communities
What fills my brain these days? I first began over 320 blogs ago, and still continue to craft posts to improve and advance my writing. But a funny thing happened on the way to...unscheduled retirement. An unexpected layoff, change of administration, fear about human rights and elimination of science, and recognition of my own privilege … Continue reading Nail Salons: Why Science Matters
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