Reflections in the December issue of the American Journal of Nursing had an essay by Mark Darby RN, ARNP: The Way of Johnson Tower. Johnson Tower, a public housing building, sounded very much like the Senior Clinic I worked in and wrote about in my book: Stories from the Tenth-Floor Clinic: A Nurse Practitioner Remembers.…… Continue reading The Tale of Two Clinics
Category: Geriatric clinic
Back to where it started: Chicago
I flew into cold, snowy Chicago last week to discuss my book at the main facility of Erie Family Health Centers. This felt like a dream as I stood behind the lectern gazing at the audience that, believe it or not, included a few familiar faces from some thirty years ago. I had been invited…… Continue reading Back to where it started: Chicago
The Building as Character
This was originally posted on November 5, 2018 Memoir Writer’s Journey November 5, 2018 By Kathy Pooler The Building as Character by Memoirist Marianna Crane “Home is a shelter from storms—all sorts of storms.” —William J. Bennett As a family nurse practitioner, I read Marianna Crane’s memoir with great interest…… Continue reading The Building as Character
Countdown to Publication Date: One Week
I have three readings scheduled at local books stores in the next few weeks. I will send out an e-vite tomorrow. It’s both a stressful and exciting time. I have to remind myself to “have fun.” The latest review of my book: Chicago Writers Association, Windy City Reviews: Stories From The Tenth Floor Clinic. Marianna…… Continue reading Countdown to Publication Date: One Week
Getting Older: Charting the Uncharted 