Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Caley McIntyre

  • Neighbors

    Johanna ShapiroIrvine, California Death is not my lover– that would be morbid –nor even my best friend– though some say he can be that –He is merely becomemy near neighborhaving taken up residence next doorWe are friendlyin a cool sort of waySometimes we wavewhen we are pulling out from our drivewaysI off to my workhe…

  • Día de los Muertos ofrenda

    Caley McIntyreChicago, Illinois, United StatesMexico Fulbright-Garcia Robles Alum “An ancient and cherished tradition throughout Mexico, Day of the Dead celebrates the return of the spirits of the deceased to the world of the living. Ofrendas—altars decorated with the pictures of the departed, golden marigolds and skulls—are built and gifts to the spirits are left for…