Posts tagged with: art

One Wild and Precious Life

This is one of my favorite lines from a striking Mary Oliver poem within She Walks in Beauty. You can download this one wild and precious reminder as a small poster or as a printable card.  ... Read More

The Power of Creativity in Health Care

It’s no secret I love a creative mind, especially in nursing. I am quite fortunate to work with some crazily creative people from other disciplines. You know that moment when you share an idea you’ve had for a while with... Read More

As I Lay Dying, Please Do Not Put A Robot Presence Beside Me

Artist and designer Dan Chen is questioning “robotic intimacy technology” at one of the most vulnerable moments within the lifespan – the end of life. Chen’s “Last Moment Robot” is a functional machine, and is currently strictly art designed to... Read More

Beauty in the Mundane

We take them for granted. Every day. We don’t think about it. Until it’s gone.   Remember the mundane. Celebrate the things you can do And the people around you. There is beauty in routine And value in ordinary.... Read More

Happy Nurses Week Stencil Graphic

Another day, another Nurses Week graphic to make into a card or whatever. Feel free to download and use. Enjoy!... Read More

Nurse Subway Art Card

Nurses Week (May 6-12) is right around the corner. I am making a few things for the nurses around me; I’ll share the ideas and items over the next few weeks, beginning today! Download this Nurse “Subway Art” Card, print... Read More

Nature, Art, Writing, Remembrance

I found a new favorite spot in Austin – Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum. It was the location of a remembrance service for our oncology patients, family members, and friends who passed away over the last year. The air was... Read More

Recent Reads and Views: From Modern Art to Exotic Cars to the Thunderbox

People often ask, “How do you get your inspiration? How can you find stuff to write about every day?” Well, I read a lot (both related and unrelated to nursing), and I keep my eyes and mind open to the... Read More

Let It Go

I found this photo on Pinterest a while back. I’ve tried unsuccessfully to locate the source of the photo in order to give proper credit. Still, it makes me happy and is a lovely reminder to let it go, whatever... Read More

Free Compliments for Nurses

One of my new favorite blogs is Kind Over Matter. I found it this past weekend as I was searching for free lunchbox printables to put in my kiddos’ lunchboxes…because, you know, I am never creative at 6:30 AM as... Read More