Amsterdam ICU The presence of my husband, daughter, and sister around my bed in the Amsterdam ICU—holding my hand, stroking my face, speaking to me even when I was intubated and under heavy sedation—is one reason I did not succumb to the ruptured aneurysm and my body’s six-week fight to live in 2019. There is…
Surviving Amsterdam: How Being Proactive Might Just Save Your Life
On Sunday, my Apple Watch buzzed me with the unhappy news that it had detected an irregular heart rhythm. If you have not been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, see your doctor. Apple Watch I had been sitting completely still, legs elevated, and had no palpitations or any other symptoms to indicate my heart was in…
Surviving Amsterdam: Why Every Day is a Trophy
A kid in the pool reminded me that every day since May 2019 is a trophy. Here’s why.
Wellness Wednesday: Rediscover the Joy of Moving with WECOACH Workouts!
Through WECOACH Workouts, Laurie Denomme is on a mission to help people feel, move, and live better.
Following Kumba: The Restorative Power of Love
The love of my family surrounded my ICU bed in 2019 and carried me toward healthy ground. Our love has guided a scared, aggressive rescue Lab into being his true self, the most chill dog in our neighborhood.
Embassy Kid: Life is a Carnival!
In 1955, I learned how to walk to a Latin playlist The earliest tunes I remember hearing were the Venezuelan rhythms of música criolla which the radio stations in Caracas played at night. Dad had an affinity for music—part genetic, his farmer father was a self-taught fiddler, and part born of listening to songs streaming…
Following Kumba: Know Your Breed, Find Their Bliss
It’s amazing to see a dog who is genetically predisposed to do something light up when you give him the chance to do it. It’s like he’s saying, ‘Wow! How did you know?’