“What are you doing here, Veronica?” She tried not to be distracted by his jean clad, half-naked body. “Did you put on any sunscreen or sunblock?” she asked. His expression darkened. “Never mind that,” he snapped. “What are you doing here?” “I wanted to help.” “Take a look around. How are you going to help?”… Read More Veronica Goes to the Farm
It was hard to believe that this was the same man she married. They had started off so strong. They were told that they were too young to get married but they believed that they were ready. Their love was strong enough to weather any storms that would appear on the horizon. Or so she… Read More Young and Divorced
Tens of thousands of people in the world suffer from leprosy, a bacterial infection which affects the skin and destroys nerves. Since the disease affects the nervous system, the affected areas become numb. People suffering from leprosy cannot feel pain and can easily hurt or injure themselves. These injuries can become infected and result in tissue… Read More World Leprosy Day
You can die of a broken heart — it’s scientific fact — and my heart has been breaking since that very first day we met. I can feel it now, aching deep behind my rib cage the way it does every time we’re together, beating a desperate rhythm: Love me. Love me. Love me. ―… Read More Broken Heart Syndrome
A long time ago I took one drag on a cigarette and vowed never to touch another one again. It made me cough and I felt terrible. My sister used to smoke but then she stopped. I have a cousin who used to smoke and her lips looked black. I used to work with a… Read More Smoking and Women
Notes to Women 