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May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 Dr. Mary Lourdes Silva

Tango is More Than the Embrace

Photo Credit: Matias Baglietto/Reuters @ https://www.ft.com/content/5fbef231-4e3d-4750-9f20-53d131571cdc I put on my mask. The cool dollop of Purell soothes my anxious hands. Her eyes crease above her mask, a gesture that signals that she is ready to dance. I walk toward her in the middle of my living room, lift my left arm, and invite her palm … Continue reading Tango is More Than the Embrace

April 14, 2020 Dr. Mary Lourdes Silva

My COVID-19 Birthday

"You're alive for another birthday," said Tia Helena, who called earlier on FaceTime. According to the John Hopkins COVID-19 map, 118,854 victims worldwide won't get to celebrate another birthday. Indeed, I am grateful to be alive for another birthday. After 35 days without human contact, strangely enough, I've gotten used to it. This is my … Continue reading My COVID-19 Birthday

March 29, 2020 Dr. Mary Lourdes Silva

The Touch Chronicles

Day 21 It has been 21 days since I have touched someone. For most people, touch has taken on a whole new meaning. Seven days ago, an Amazon box arrived at my doorstep, and this pretty much sums up the incident: Picking up the Amazon box, putting down the Amazon box, walking into the house … Continue reading The Touch Chronicles

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