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25 November 2018 [Above photo: Dreaming of summer.] This is my last notification at this URL. My blog has shifted to: apsychiatristinmyanmar.com Hope to see you there!

[Above photo: Why is this woman smiling as she strides along at Mile 24 of the NY Marathon? ] 11 November 2018 As winter sets in, with cold mornings, shortening days, and snow flurries yesterday, I am still awaiting permission to apply for my visa to Myanmar. I can see Burma vaguely in my future. … Continue reading Burmese Haze

[Above photo:  Kitchens I have known. Safari Camp, Liwonde National Park, Malawi] 26 October 2018 As I walked and drove around Berkeley and Oakland during my visit I was astounded at the number of obviously emotionally disturbed people appearing homeless.  They were sitting on the sidewalks on Telegraph and Durant Avenues; they were walking and … Continue reading Goodbye Berkeley, Hello Seattle

17 October 2018 [Above photo:  Bathrooms I have known. Mvuu Lodge, Liwonde National Park, Malawi] I received an email from the US Embassy in Yangon that they were hoping to find out today if the Ministry of Health approves my application to teach there for the coming academic year, starting December 1, 2018. When I … Continue reading Awaiting Permission to Volunteer