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It was a quintessential plot. It all happened in slow motion. I picked up one of my beautiful, square-cut diamond stud earrings (which I wear all the time), and somehow it escaped my pincher grasp. Three bounces around the sink,... Read More

  I now realize why my writing feels a little more sporadic than it has been historically. I’ve been painting. Albeit furniture and walls, I have painted more in the last two weeks than I ever have in my entire life. For... Read More

Red, white, blue. Patterns. Waving in the wind. Big, bright sky.   Freedom surrounds me. Comfortably. Family within arm’s reach. Food waiting for me, to feed my body and soul.   Elsewhere, someone toils for freedom. Family far away. Food is... Read More

Inspired by this box of sunshine I found on Pinterest, I decided to send a basket of sunshine to a coworker having a particularly difficult week. I already had a yellow basket hanging around. Go figure. I filled the basket... Read More

There are some situations, some people, some events, some outcomes that are unquantifiable. They are that amazing. It is practically impossible to put a number, a dollar amount, any value on it. When that happens, realize the moment; cherish it. Those... Read More

I really enjoy having students with me. They are full of questions, and I feel like I’m contributing to the profession when I share my time, energy, and knowledge with them. Of course, it takes a lot  of time and energy... Read More

It is the same in management as in life (whether that is nursing management or management in any other field). Manage others the way you want to be managed.  Give respect, gain respect. Give autonomy, gain empowered employees. Dig your... Read More

Summer happened. A new house happened. Writing doesn’t seem to be happening much. In between finding new running and driving routes, painting furniture (which is turning out beautifully, I might add!), enjoying quintessential summertime activities, and yes, even trying to read... Read More

Preparation. The word hangs in the air. We all know what it means. Time. It takes time to prepare, to prime, whatever it is we are about to do, work on, etc. Time. There is never enough of it, or... Read More

With a new home in a different area, I’m learning my way around, finding new roads and routes and options. It’s scary sometimes. It’s necessary. It’s given me a different view of my city, and I’ve discovered some really neat... Read More