I wrote the book Arequipa Sanatorium: Life in California's Lung Resort for Women to tell the story of Dr. Philip King Brown, the pioneering San Francisco physician who founded the women's tuberculosis sanatorium called Arequipa (and where my grandmother was treated and saved from death). Along the way, I also learned about the innovative occupational … Continue reading From Sanatorium to Studio
Arequipa Sanatorium
When worlds collide…with clowns
Anyone who studies or writes about history will tell you that people, stories, facts, and weirdness will often intersect. I found that out when I was writing my book Arequipa Sanatorium: Life in California's Lung Resort for Women back in 2018. I discovered that the work of one of the sanatorium's doctors spilled over into … Continue reading When worlds collide…with clowns
Tumblereads: A New Twist on the Old West 