Columns

September 17, 2019September 12, 2019

What to Do When You’re Overthinking Illness

A Family Tradition - a Column by Carlos Briceño, Columns

Caregiving is an honorable position because it involves a lot of love. It also includes questions that begin with, “What if?” As you may know, my wife was diagnosed ... Read more

September 10, 2019September 5, 2019

Being Patient and Being Hurt: A Fine Balancing Act

A Family Tradition - a Column by Carlos Briceño, Columns

My wife and I don’t argue often. Here’s why: When we started dating, she shared with me her brilliant idea of a happy marriage. Jill asked me, “Do you ... Read more

September 6, 2019September 4, 2019

My Life Didn’t Change on The Day I Got My Test Results

Always Looking Forward – a Column by Alexus Jones, Columns

I mentioned the day that I received the results of my genetic test in my first column. It was a Friday. I had been told to make plans for ... Read more

September 3, 2019August 29, 2019

Genetic Testing Is Like a GPS Tool for People with Huntington’s

A Family Tradition - a Column by Carlos Briceño, Columns

Bear with me as I make an analogy. It’ll make sense in a moment. My wife, Jill, now sees genetic testing as the equivalent of a GPS. When you ... Read more

August 30, 2019August 28, 2019

Why I Got Tested for Huntington’s at 22 Years Old

Always Looking Forward – a Column by Alexus Jones, Columns

As you may have read in a previous column, I decided to get tested for Huntington’s at 22 years old. For me, it was a no-brainer. I wanted to ... Read more

August 27, 2019August 22, 2019

Imagining a ‘Life Hack’ for Improved Healthcare Services

A Family Tradition - a Column by Carlos Briceño, Columns

We can all agree that healthcare is not perfect. Even with insurance coverage, a trip to the doctor can be expensive. Travel to and from appointments can be time-consuming ... Read more

August 23, 2019August 21, 2019

Why I Hate Being Asked, ‘How Are You?’

Always Looking Forward – a Column by Alexus Jones, Columns

“How are you?” is one of the most common greetings I hear. It is ingrained in the culture and is distinctly American. Unless the person is a close friend, ... Read more

August 22, 2019August 20, 2019

There Are Many Ways to Be Brave

Columns, From Where I Stand - a Column by Erin Paterson

I was alone in my flower shop, surrounded by a rainbow of fresh flowers and bright orange walls. The warm summer sun filtered through the floor-to-ceiling window. Despite the ... Read more

August 20, 2019August 15, 2019

Does Fear Freeze or Fuel You?

A Family Tradition - a Column by Carlos Briceño, Columns

Zombies, spiders, losing your job. What is your greatest fear? Mine used to be drowning, but not anymore. My biggest fear now is losing the woman I love and ... Read more

August 16, 2019August 14, 2019

I’m Glad That My Mother Was Wrong About Employee Discrimination

Always Looking Forward – a Column by Alexus Jones, Columns

My mother is right about pretty much everything, so much so that I sometimes think that she can see into the future. So, whenever she is wrong, I feel ... Read more