Empathy, Pain, and a Midnight Scorched Attack

A 3:30 a.m. flare-up turns into an unexpected lesson in empathy, pain management, and the strange parallels between real-life recovery and surviving the Wasteland. Sometimes even nurses need a refresher in giving a damn.

Change, Firefighters, and Fallout

This blog is evolving—but the themes of healthcare, personal stories, and post-apocalyptic survival remain. Reflections on 9/11, Fallout-inspired healing, and remembering what makes a real hero.