OnceCalledHome

Memories from a dusty outpost in the veld by author Diana Polisensky.

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Inside a Pre WW II Operating Theater

Diana Polisensky · 12 Jan 2026

Heavy Work, Long Hours and Great Responsibility

Diana Polisensky · 5 Jan 2026

Back to the City

Diana Polisensky · 29 Dec 2025

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Diana Polisensky

Diana Polisensky was born and bred in Southern Rhodesia and pursued a career first in medical technology and later in basic research in genetic engineering before retiring to the Florida coast.

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