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Nothing Has Changed
The gentleman sat back in the bus seat in front of me, put up his feet and took out his phone. He was going through his contacts, making the requisite…
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Superhospital
I’ve always been fascinated by hospitals and the world of medicine: curious about the secrets of “authorized personnel only” zones, addicted to shows like House and ER, and devouring behind-the-scenes…
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Pineapple Sundae
Before my great-aunt Leba (Presner) Mayerovitch died a few years ago, she lent me some thick photo albums, in which I found some family pictures I’d never seen before. This…
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Hasta la próxima, Miami
I had the opportunity to spend time in Miami last week after a long time away. A lot has changed but in some ways the city seems stuck in the…
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Robot Calling
The phone rings. I glance at the caller ID screen and don’t recognize the number, so I don’t bother picking up. If I’m near a computer or my iPad I’ll…
