Columns

Has the COVID-19 pandemic been keeping all of us up at night? According to an online forum by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of…

We have had warm summer weather here in Auckland, New Zealand, the City of Sails. It’s been clear and sunny, and…

A few days before the new year, I cleaned my backyard deck and accidentally toppled a cactus plant onto my foot. While I walked away…

Our Christmas tree is almost 24 years old, and it has traveled the world with us. I still remember the day I went shopping for…

As we head into the Christmas season, I want to be mindful that not all of my readers celebrate the holiday. Additionally, I know not…

I am adamant about not letting the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing issues with my husband’s health dampen our Christmas spirit. This year, I…

My husband Aubrey’s hereditary ATTR amyloidosis journey is included in a forthcoming book titled “Rare Disease Drug Development: Clinical, Scientific, Patient, and Caregiver…

2021 has been a character-building year for me. I experienced challenges like never before, and I’m not just referring to the ones associated with the…

I spent half the morning figuring out our plan for Christmas. In recent years, it’s been a tradition for the whole family — including pets…

This is my 48th column since I began this providential opportunity as a writer at Amyloidosis News Today. To be given the platform to…