Over Memorial Day weekend I was able to reconnect with someone from high school. I hadn’t seen him since the ‘80s, and it was fun to catch up. At some point in our trip down memory lane, I asked him about his only sibling, his sister. The mood went from light to serious as he... Continue Reading →
If someone asked you, “What do you do to have fun?” would you respond with a blank stare? That’s understandable. You’ve been busy taking care of your patients by working extra hours to give them vaccines. You’re helping your family. You’re worried about the state of things. All of these activities have left you with... Continue Reading →
The other day I was looking at the word of the day from Word Genius. The word was ailurophile, which means “cat lover,” if you’re curious. These new and unusual words have landed in my inbox every day for years. And every day I vow to try to incorporate the word into my vernacular. But... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjc19AijXD8 The other day, one of the pharmacists I work with was waiting on a patient. This patient, Mr G, became angry about the price of his prescription. He swore at the pharmacist, called him a nose hole and said, “Pluck you!” as he walked away.* The pharmacist thinks that Mr. G. is the real... Continue Reading →
For the past few decades, I’ve celebrated Hanukkah. I’ve always thought of Hanukkah as the season for miracles. But it doesn’t feel right to try to take on “miracles” in a blog post at this time. Instead, since the word “Hanukkah” in Hebrew means “dedication,” let’s see what that word could mean for you at... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, on my way to work, I was hit by a truck on a snow-covered highway. My doctors said that I would need 6 months to a year to fully recover and to get back to full-time work. However, I was sure I could get my health back much faster. I was... Continue Reading →
If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve experienced some kind of loss. Maybe you’ve experienced the loss of a job, loss of health (including mental health), a breakup, not getting a promotion, or a failed business, to name a few. Loss can take a toll on self-confidence. If you’re accustomed to performing at a high level... Continue Reading →
Your work means the world to you. It’s a big part of who you are. When things aren’t going well at work, you feel it in your heart because you don’t do this work just for the money. You take bad days personally. Because it is personal. You’re taking care of people, people who depend... Continue Reading →
When you suffer from anxiety and/or depression, some days you seem perfectly normal- you’re swimming along and everything is just fine. Other days, you feel like a fish out of water- a stranger in your own body, and your mind has you convinced that you’ll never breathe easy again. You feel alone, disconnected, and like... Continue Reading →
Before becoming a community pharmacist, I worked in a closed-door, home infusion pharmacy that provided intravenous medications. I worked in a cubicle. I didn’t see any of my patients but I talked to them on the phone often about their drug therapy. My boss always dressed professionally and beautifully. She had well-fitting blazers and unique... Continue Reading →
