Category Archives: musings

I had to write a letter of recommendation yesterday And since requests for those do not often come my way I thought it would not hurt to take a little assistance From the ubiquitous tool of artificial intelligence I wanted to ensure that the beginning and conclusion sounded right But the AI tool was designedContinue reading “Asking AI for help..”

Though I love being outdoors, I dread Mosquitoes that invariably seem to head In my direction, that never fail to bite Me in every available spot, despite The generous (though reluctant) use of bug spray That does nothing for me, mosquitoes still come my way * Of course, the blood group preferred by these insectsContinue reading “Mosquitoes and Me”

Sell yourself, market yourself well Is what our children we tell From the time they are young, for college applications Their achievements are embellished, given significant inflation The volunteer hours or internships spent making coffee Are repackaged to portray teamwork exemplary Each project they participate in is projected to be Groundbreaking, or with impact extraordinaryContinue reading “To sell yourself well”

When my artwork gets botched up beyond repair It becomes a metaphor for everything wrong in my life- in a fit of despair I question every decision that has to this disastrous outcome led An inability to recognize the disconnect between my hands and my head My overworked brain hindering the creative process My impulsivenessContinue reading “Art Gone Bad”

The first eight words draw readers in-I read this today That means in the first eight words the writer needs to convey Something that builds excitement or anticipation That builds interest without giving much information * This means one should work hard to find The best words to create an impression on the reader’s mindContinue reading “The First Eight Words”

The first eight words draw readers in-I read this today That means in the first eight words the writer needs to convey Something that builds excitement or anticipation That builds interest without giving much information * This means one should work hard to find The best words to create an impression on the reader’s mindContinue reading “The First Eight Words”

A friend asked me what gave me peace and proceeded to venture a guess That it must be creating art- it is a plausible answer, but I confess That creating art does not give me the peace that I desire Because each time I do it, my inner critic and my imposter syndrome conspire ThroughoutContinue reading “On Art”

My eighty-five year old patient shuffles slowly into my clinic, her caregiver in tow Compared to her last visit, she is visibly more slow I go in to see her, after her medications have been updated and reconciled Right away I see a problem with the medications in her electronic medical record filed She isContinue reading “Less is More”

I dabbled in art for years, but in quality art supplies did not invest I did not think I was an artist, this was just a passing interest I told myself that since I was not a real artist, I could make do With my child’s school art materials that had capabilities few As IContinue reading “My Journey in Art and Writing”

I read this piece of advice that rang true- To pay close attention to the body it told one to do Because the body does not know how to lie If something feels abnormal, you need to find why The article strongly recommended never to ignore Physical symptoms that persist, because the body keeps scoreContinue reading “Pay Attention to the Body, not the Mind”

I have endless possibilities before me I should be able to get to work immediately My blessings I should count, not many people are as fortunate As I am, with a plethora of choices on my plate.. * But I find myself by indecision paralyzed Too many choices restrict me, I have realized Trying toContinue reading “Endless Possibilities”

If you want to learn patience in a world where impatience is the norm Read a wordy book, a lengthy one, in a physical form In a world with dwindling spans of attention Write in a notebook what you observe, slowly, deliberately, with intention If you are thinking of someone, from sending an instant messageContinue reading “A Meaningful Life”