This past Friday I was busy working on reports at my desk. I had a healthy breakfast, an apple and two boiled eggs. My Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor was showing my blood sugar was in a fabulous range hovering between 80 and 90. While I sat typing, I said goodbye to one of my… Continue reading Another Diabetic Incident

Another life altering event has smiled upon me. I recently began seeing a new endocrinologist who has an unblemished reputation as one of the best. To be honest, I just thought he was good looking and I demand that my healthcare providers be gorgeous. What happens if the apocalypse happens while I'm getting a physical?… Continue reading Dexcom G6

I have been a fan of Peanuts for as long as I can remember. Charlie Brown can be both optimistic and pessimistic depending on the day, but his optimism always shines through for me. No matter how bad the situation, be it flying a kite, losing at baseball, aching for the little red hair girl… Continue reading Peanuts

Time Management. It's really not that difficult. I don't understand people who can not show up to places on time, or are unable to do a simple project in a certain amount of time. Being a Type 1 Diabetic, I have to account for almost every minute of every day. I have to schedule my… Continue reading Time Management

I'd like to tell you a story if I may. This story is incredibly, absolutely true. When I first heard of it, I was certain it was some bad joke, but I did my research and discovered the truth of the matter. I was working in Boston in 2008, at the MALE Center for a fabulous… Continue reading The Great Boston Molasses Flood

Katherine of Aragon was born on December 16, 1485 in Castile. Her parents had ruled Castile and Aragon and were generally well liked amongst their pupils. Young Katherine, at only age 3 was betrothed to Arthur Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the English throne. In November 1401 Katherine and Arthur were married. Arthur… Continue reading Katherine of Aragon, Queen of England

2018 is coming to an end. It was a year that was filled with mixed emotions for me, but overall, I am glad to be looking towards to future. Starting the year off in Paris, what better way is there to start a New Year? Ending the year in a new city with new and… Continue reading Au revoir 2018

Over the last 14 years I have worked in the HIV Prevention field hoping to make a difference in the world and help bring HIV to an end. When I started, condoms were the best way at preventing HIV transmission. In the summer of 2012 something remarkable became available to the public, PrEP.  I myself… Continue reading Ending HIV

A Drizzly Day at the Musée d'Orsay by Kevin Nicholas Gavit chapter 1. Sunrise in Paris is a beautiful sight. It's never too busy with people or traffic as most Parisians are either still sleeping or just getting ready to go out and start their days. If you are lucky enough to find yourself welcoming… Continue reading A Drizzly Day at the Musée d’Orsay

With the winter months approaching, that means that the gorgeous time of year with feet of snow piled up and temperatures dropping way below zero will soon be here. For whatever reason, I usually am singled out as the only person who enjoys it. While I am outside playing in the cold, most everybody else… Continue reading Movies to watch