“Eat the frog” is a metaphor indicating you should do the worst thing of the day first. That way your day can only get better. Brian Tracy even has a book, Eat That Frog, all about how to stop procrastinating... Read More
Sunday I completed the San Antonio Rock & Roll half-marathon – my third half-marathon – with a personal best time. It is mighty slow in comparison to many runners, but it was a big goal for me, and I am... Read More
Would I? You bet! Can I? Can I!? Undergrad. Graduate student. Doesn’t matter! I enjoy having nursing students with me. Well, most of the time. There is that occasional student that thinks she knows everything already, isn’t interested in soaking... Read More
Yes, I am a “list person.” I have a long to-do list both personally and professionally. I find great satisfaction and accomplishment from eagerly crossing off items from the list. Any time I have a spare moment, I think about... Read More
I can help keep people alive; plants on the other hand… Yeah, I know my limitations.... Read More
As nurses, we touch people at various points in their life cycle. And they touch ours. It’s a bit different, though, when it’s personal. Sunday night I sat with a dying loved one. Less than 18 hours later I was... Read More
Her chest rises and falls sporadically. Uuuup. Doooown. The long pauses in between are not alarming. I’ve seen it too many times. Up. Doown. Her nurse is actually really good. I’m not sure why I include the “actually.” Apparently I... Read More
My tribute this LIVESTRONG Day. (If you’re not wearing yellow today, you might want to change.)... Read More
About a month ago, I sat down at the dinner table wearing a sleeveless shirt. My husband and I were enjoying a lovely meal and conversation until I reached for something across the table. “Oh my goodness! What happened to... Read More