Wendy Hawke Lenz, M.D. is a retired physician turned personal essayist and the owner of Hawke Girl Media. She writes short stories and small truths at Between Business Cards. Her essays are also found on Substack and on Medium where she writes for Crow's Feet and The Memoirist. She is currently completing her first novel.

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    This Life

    Nailed It

    My nails were never glamorous. Short and trimmed, they were practical — fitting easily inside latex exam gloves. Well-suited for a busy life as a mom and physician. But when my wedding rolled around, I opted for the total bride…

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