Chronic Pain meets the Pandemic: Meet Nora Pierson

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When I conceived of this section of my new website, I felt it was important to feature the good works of “celebrities,” for lack of a better word, but also to write about the experiences, both triumphant and challenging, of people with whom I have a relationship. And, so…drumroll, please, I introduce you to my friend Nora Pierson. She’s a …

The Little Gifts of “Sheltering in Place”

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I’ve been surprised that despite my resistance, there have been some little points of light to our “Shelter in Place” order here in New York.  I’m not ready to take the Gwyneth Paltrow line about how social isolation is a good time to learn a new language or skill, like knitting.  However, I have been pleased about some good things …