It is now almost 4 weeks since my return from India, and I am having trouble wrapping my head around this complex yet amazing country. I was sent this VIDEO, and within 2.5 minutes, it explained my conundrum. I have traveled to over 50 countries and lived in 3, but none hold a candle to…Read more »
Author: susangreisen
Take a New Look at India
I returned a of couple weeks ago from India on a 17 day tour with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) to circumnavigate a section of the northeast. 14 American’s and I began our trip in Delhi. “Isn’t it crowded and polluted?” my friends asked me. Yes, there are 34 million people crowded in the metropolitan area,…Read more »
Sunrise, Sunset 2025
From sunrise to sunset of 2025, what a year this has been. I want to share some photos from this past year. Morocco, the Sahara Desert, a family visit, a surgery gone wrong, and my writing adventures. With health issues mostly behind me, I’m ready for more adventure. Wishing you and yours a wonderful New…Read more »
Happy Holidays 2025
Whatever holiday or special time you celebrate this season, allow me to send you good cheer from my Fulani Woman dressed for the holidays. Click on my POST about this extraordinary woman. Following that poem is one about Liberian Woman, just as remarkable. I will join you again in the New Year.
Family: Formed, Found, and Chosen; Moroccan Nomads
My poem, Curiosity and Wonder was selected for publication in early 2026 in an anthology of short stories and poems by several local authors. The submission was based on the theme Family: Formed, Found, and Chosen, in response to the memoir Solito by Javier Zamora, which tells the story of a nine-year-old child making his…Read more »
Inspiring Children: Dima’s True Story in Botswana
Posted by in Children's Book, writing After a blip in my health this year, I got back on track with the help of my critique group to finish the manuscript for my children’s picture book. It is under review by my developmental editor, and Chelsa, will start her illustrations in January 2026. I have chosen IngramSpark, a publisher that distributes and…Read more »
Take Charge of Your Healthcare: Part IV
Posted by in Healthcare, Wellness Disclaimer: This blog will pertain to my U.S. readers; my suggestions may not apply to my international followers. Part IV: Trust & Provider Feedback Matter Let me say here that TRUST is a huge and important aspect of working with your healthcare provider. Just as you trust your family, spouse, partner, or friend, so should…Read more »
Take Charge of Your Healthcare: Part III
Posted by in Healthcare, Wellness Disclaimer: This blog will pertain to my U.S. readers; my suggestions may not apply to my international followers. Part III: Take Charge of Your Office Visit Now that you have read Part I and Part II of my blog post about taking charge of your healthcare, Part III may cause a bit of consternation on…Read more »
Take Charge of Your Healthcare: Part II
Posted by in Wellness Disclaimer: This blog will pertain to my U.S. readers; my suggestions may not apply to my international followers. Part II: Prepare for Your Office Visit (continued from last blog). Once you have found the provider that is right for you (I described this in my last blog, Part I), now is the time for you…Read more »
Take Charge of Your Healthcare: Part I
Posted by in Wellness Disclaimer: This blog will pertain to my U.S. readers; my suggestions may not apply to my international followers. Part I: Tips for Choosing a Provider This multipart blog is inspired by the recent illnesses and deaths of some dear friends and neighbors. Witnessing them struggle with our healthcare maze was difficult. Guiding patients on navigating…Read more »
Susan E. Greisen 