Two days ago I learned of the death of one of my first clients as a substance abuse counselor at an all-male halfway house. As is often the case I hear about these deaths from a former resident and their biggest concern is how I will receive the news. My husband has gotten too used… Continue reading The Snuffing Out of Light
Category: Writing
My Two Minutes and Nine Seconds of Fame
Last week as I was walking down my sweet little New England town's main street I saw two teenagers whispering to each other and pointing at me. Finally, one nudged the other who sheepishly approached me. "Aren't you the woman who had a hot flash at the Jay Z concert?" "Yeah," I said humbly. "That… Continue reading My Two Minutes and Nine Seconds of Fame
“Poor Prep,” Or How I Failed My First Colonoscopy
“It’s kind of like drinking the beach,” a friend of mine told me. “Sounds awesome,” I said. My boss told me it wasn’t THAT bad (Clearly, I have the kind of relationship with my colleagues where we can stand around and talk about our colons.) For about twelve years I’ve had these random, double-me-over stomach… Continue reading “Poor Prep,” Or How I Failed My First Colonoscopy
Gayle Saks 