To: My children, who will most likely find this post someday as part of a school project looking back at their parent’s social media history. There are many political and social issues that are nuanced, having valid points on both sides, that could rightly be compared to other instances, events, or even movements. Charlottesville isn’t…
Whenever I travel, I keep a detailed itinerary on the notepad on my phone. I also use it as a place to jot down thoughts or memories from the experience. Sometimes there’s not a whole lot to write, and I delete the note at the end of the trip. But on some trips, it turns…
Fast and Flat beats those hills It’s been 9 months since I moved out west. Nine months of hilly trail runs, and I still haven’t convinced my mind, lungs and feet that I love running hills. Hiking hills – LOVE IT; in fact, the higher I go, the more likely I am to burst into…
Ocean breeze, 80’s and sunny, dogs playing in the surf, life doesn’t get any better. It’s all fun and games until someone steps on a Stingray. Or a rattlesnake. In the few short months I’ve been working in California, I’ve seen three patients present to the Emergency Department (ED) with rattlesnake bites – two envenomations. That’s three…
A summer backpacking through Europe I was fresh out of a long-term relationship and my 9-5 job, traveling across the pond with two other girls. Technically, I was an adult but desperate to be a carefree kid for just a bit longer before starting medical school.
Preventive Measures One of my favorite topics to talk about to patients, students, and friends I am traveling with, is prevention. It’s much easier to anticipate potential problems when heading to the backcountry than to fix something that was preventable. Some prime examples are: Vaccines – Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus and Rabies Preparation – Know the…
The Lay of the Land Off the shores of Maine, across from Northeast Harbor, lies Little Cranberry Island. Little Cranberry Island houses the quintessential “small town New England” Village of Islesford (pronounced I-uls-ferd). The island has a 3-mile diameter, which basically means when you run in the morning, you’re doing laps around the natural Islesford track…
From the 2013 Travel Journal – The WMS CME Trek to Everest Base Camp Part 8 of There Are Signs Everywhere Safe and sound at JFK after three weeks on this awesome epic zen adventure. Thanks to my friends and colleagues, the WMS and Peak Promotions for making it work, helping clear the schedule, setting me up…
From the 2013 Travel Journal – The WMS CME Trek to Everest Base Camp Part 6 of There Are Signs Everywhere. Exactly one year ago: The Night Before We spent the night before Everest Base Camp (EBC) arrival at Gorakshep where we did some solar charging and sunset watching. Climax Day The Kalapatthar group arrived at…
On the Eve of the 2014 Climbing Season, a Look Back at the 2013 Journey to Everest Basecamp The Prep One pair of down booties, one already worn Lonely Planet, a steri-pen (with extra batteries), one borrowed tripod for my camera that can’t take a bad picture (dressed to the nines with the new insanely…
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