How lovely that year was having cousins living on Drake in the same town. Stanley, with mashed peppermint candy and cream and milk started and we all hand cranked ice cream. Who knew such joy and pleasure could be created so simply?
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Relative
Stan was so inclusive in extending his interest and caring to his extended family. I remember a time when he told me what a wonderful man my husband was, and something to the effect not to ever forget it. We’re all wonderful, and wounded; and it’s always good to be present and appreciate the people… Continue reading Relative
Truth to Power
Dr Foster persistently pointed to the intelligence and experience of front-line workers as an untapped resource in problem-solving. One of his favorite tactics involved arriving as a consultant with a Minister of Health for a country. Over tea, he would invite him to enumerate critical needs towards improving child survival. Afterward, he would then take… Continue reading Truth to Power
Inspired Internship
Close to twenty years ago, I saw a short film done by a public health student from his internship experience in Ethiopia. It was an unusually effective video, showing a child’s diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from pneumonia: a life caught in the act of being saved. Everyone in the room was moved. A while later,… Continue reading Inspired Internship