Author Archives: carrenstrock

Do Books Really Write Themselves

On Saturday, November 2, 2013  I’ll be speaking at Boston Mensa’s Wicked Good Regional Gathering. My topic will be “Do Books Really Write Themselves?”. It will give an insight into the way writing truly happens – how much is us … Continue reading

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A Trip into the City

I’d gone into Manhattan to have the second shot in my knee. Which incidentally, hasn’t begun to work its magic yet but I’m still hopeful. On the bus, a man sitting next to me asked for directions. I wasn’t certain … Continue reading

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One of the three “ahaas” I’ve lived by ever since I discovered myself was “have no expectations and you’ll have no disappointments. Today, I came across this quote by Sri Chinmoy, “Peace begins when expectation ends.” So simple yet so … Continue reading

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High Cost of US Medicines

Synvisc is a medication that, when injected into the knee, creates a coating to prevent bone rubbing on bone if cartilage is gone. My insurance company would not cover the $800 cost but  the same drug, purchased through Canada, is half that amount-  $400. … Continue reading

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Up and running again

With the help of my wonderful new webmaster, my website is up and running once again and I am learning to navigate the site. I hope now to be able to respond to anyone who takes the time to write to … Continue reading

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Join me at the Jersey Shore Arts Center!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I wanted to let you know about my next appearance – I hope some of you can join me! I’ll be speaking at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove, NJ on … Continue reading

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