Another great interview Jane. The part that resonated with me the most is about us all eventually becoming patients. It sounds so simple, but it is true. I've had countless bad experiences with doctors who refused to take the time, belittled me and even laughed at me as a patient. And also an experience with a nurse practitioner who really saw me. I can't tell you the difference it made. I walked out of her office lighter. I made a point of thanking her every time I came to see her. But then she moved back to BC because Quebec wasn't paying nurses enough. It's an absolute heartbreak. To find a good doctor is an absolute gold.
Thank you for this offering, to know there are folks in the world who raise chickens & empathize (not sympathize) with the chronically ill & love MJ as much as I do & recognize hospitality as a way of being, feels necessary right now.
I was so excited to see this in my inbox this morning! Istiaq is a favorite (as are you, Jane, although I imagine you know this by now! 😊). I adore everything he writes. Thank you both for making the internet a warmer and more thoughtful place.
Another fun fowl related tidbit for you, Jane: have you heard Canada Geese referred to as Cobra Chickens? There was some video that went viral a few years ago with, I think, a Mexican guy calling them Cobra Chickens and ever since, that's what my fam says and we love it so much heheheheh...
Another great interview Jane. The part that resonated with me the most is about us all eventually becoming patients. It sounds so simple, but it is true. I've had countless bad experiences with doctors who refused to take the time, belittled me and even laughed at me as a patient. And also an experience with a nurse practitioner who really saw me. I can't tell you the difference it made. I walked out of her office lighter. I made a point of thanking her every time I came to see her. But then she moved back to BC because Quebec wasn't paying nurses enough. It's an absolute heartbreak. To find a good doctor is an absolute gold.
Agreed!
Yes to all of this!! So, so, sooo true! And I'm glad you enjoyed the interview!
Thank you for this offering, to know there are folks in the world who raise chickens & empathize (not sympathize) with the chronically ill & love MJ as much as I do & recognize hospitality as a way of being, feels necessary right now.
I couldn't agree more, Maheen! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
I love how this ends with empathy. The chickens were fun, too. Thanks Jane and Istiaq!
Yes, I was so moved by Istiaq's final answer. Glad you enjoyed it, Monika!
I was so excited to see this in my inbox this morning! Istiaq is a favorite (as are you, Jane, although I imagine you know this by now! 😊). I adore everything he writes. Thank you both for making the internet a warmer and more thoughtful place.
Ooooh, yay! That makes me so happy! And I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🌸
I love that there is a chicken cameo! Always a delight for me to see people talking about their relationships with their flocks.
I agree! Glad you enjoyed it, Tove!
So glad to see two of my favorite Substackers connecting! And Istiaq, as a Uniqlo fan, I want to see a pic of the hoodie!
I knooooow! We need a photo! Glad you enjoyed it, Natalie!
This is so great! And now I'm off to read Istiaq's Modern Love piece. Also... I think constantly about Chickens being dinosaur descendants lol.
Haha. And now I shall, too! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Noha!
Another fun fowl related tidbit for you, Jane: have you heard Canada Geese referred to as Cobra Chickens? There was some video that went viral a few years ago with, I think, a Mexican guy calling them Cobra Chickens and ever since, that's what my fam says and we love it so much heheheheh...
I love it! I see Canadian geese pretty much every day of my life,
What a nice way to start the week!
Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Kate!
Enjoyed and learned much. Reminded of much. Great work!
That's so lovely to hear, Rick! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, both for this beautiful interview
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jana!
Yay! Loved reading this interview with one of my favorite writers here.