Dear Anna,
What a pleasure to find your comment here. Thank you for saying my blog had value for you. These technical blogs are so challenging. I spend a great deal of time looking up terms. But, as is true with you, some years ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. The process of getting diagnosed and receiving treatment was pretty dreadful. When I came out of that (and did receive effective treatment) there was a sense of community with others who were in a similar position. That's when I wrote my first book.
Since then I've been committed to addressing barriers that separate ordinary folks (me) from understanding basic science, and healthcare in particular. I don't like barriers of any kind :))
I read your glorious piece this week. It gave me a strong desire to visit one of the wonderful museums that are available to me. What's amazing about your blogs is that you don't passively observe, but investigate and make what you see an intrinsic part of your experience -- of our experience.
Thanks again for your comment. It's really encouraging (as I try to understand another puzzle for my next blog).
Looking forward to your future blogs as you use an extraordinary sensibility to appreciate, and share, culture.
Affectionately, your friend from an also chilly but sunny New York,
AG
Being proactive yourself is so important, not only when it comes to healthcare, but of course also when you are already suffering from a disease. I admire you and have such great respect for you that you have acquired all this knowledge! You overcome barriers that often seem insurmountable to us laypeople and which we therefore do not even try to manage. I can learn so much from you!
Thank you for your kind words on my last post! I have just started with the 3rd part. The nice thing about it is that I relive everything I saw and experienced in the museum while writing.
I wish you that you were already able to solve the puzzle for your next blog post!
With great affection,
Anna
Dear Anna,
Here we are, on different continents, I admiring you and you admiring me. The amazing thing about this platform--it brings interesting, creative (and nice) people together.
I really appreciate your encouragement. If you knew me, you'd see I'm more determination than talent. But sometimes, that's enough :)) Eager to read part 3--and yes, I made headway on that puzzle last night.
Have the most wonderful, creative week.
Affectionately,
Your friend from across the sea,
AG
I wish you the same, my dear friend. Life is so beautiful if you only let it happen. 🌞
Affectionately,
Anna
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