UC Irvine Ranked Nation’s No. 1 University In Sustainability
For 10 consecutive years, Sierra magazine has named UC Irvine a top-10 “Cool School” for the strength of its sustainability curriculum, research, student and public engagement, and campus operations.
Losing My Breast
I was 52 and leaving my husband and home of 28 years, moving to a cute condo on my own. I threw away the reminder for my annual mammogram. I had no time for a pebble in my left breast when I was moving, teaching, dealing with two emotional young-adult daughters.
Best of 2010 61-80
61 Gourmet S’moreThat childhood summer fave, the S’more, has grown up at BeachFire Bar & Grill. A 4-by-4-inch homemade graham cracker is topped with a wedge of housemade marshmallow torched golden, drizzled with melted bittersweet Belgian chocolate, and crowned with a scoop of vanilla-bean ice cream. $7. 204 Avenida Del Mar #D, San Clemente, 949-366-3232; 25682 Crown Valley Parkway, Building I, Ladera Ranch, 949-542-7700,
Chronic Back Pain
It was Christmas Eve, intense back pain had landed me in the hospital, and I’d never felt lower in my life.
Long-Term Caregiving
I came home from work one day in 2000 and knew something was wrong. My wife, Wendy, a graphic designer, was 49 at the time. She was sitting at the table having a glass of wine. I asked her what happened and she said, “I don’t know. I was on the 55 Freeway. I was stopped in traffic. Everything turned white. Next thing I know, cars were honking at me. I worked my way off the freeway, and took surface streets home.”
Doctors by Specialty: F–J
Facial Plastic Surgery/Otolaryngology Norman N. Ge
Facial plastic surgery; ear, nose, and throat
16300 Sand Canyon Ave., #201, Irvine, 949-727-1818Family Practice Afdal Allam
HPTN, DM, ortho, urgent care
8970 Warner Ave.,
Fountain Valley, 714-848-7757Jonathan P. Anderson
St. Jude Heritage
Medical Group,
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Devastating Depression
One morning, I woke up and literally could not get out of bed. It’s the most awkward and crazy thing I’ve ever felt. At the time I was 31. I was physically fit. But it was like a brick wall had been built on top of my body overnight. It was frightening.
