I had some interesting conversations with budding writers and enthusiastic readers at last weeks’ book signing. Surrounded by the smell of books and the chatter of authors, we discussed reasons to write. Some people want money. Some want fame. Some want the prestige of becoming a bestselling author. Others want to convey a message, reach […]
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Chronic Illness is Lonelifying
‘My knees are shot,’ I explained to my shamefully fit friend. ‘You need to do more squats,’ she shot back. ‘I can’t.’ ‘Well,’ she said after a lengthy pause, ‘that’s a problem.’ Yes, it is. Arthritis in my knees in my forties is a significant problem. Especially when I’ve also got back problems and everyone […]