One day, years ago, I became saddened by the suffering of the planet and it’s people, our climate changes, the deaths of innocent animals as their environment changes; and everything seemed to be “going to hell in a handbag.” I thought about the fears and anxieties of the world’s sick or hungry; or those terrorized … More One Little Bird
Strangely, I have a memory from when I was a teenager spending the night at my grandmother’s farm. I awoke to see a black cat sitting by my head, curiously staring down at me, the strange person, sleeping on her mistress’s couch. The black cat was Inky, an indoor/outdoor cat, who was friendly and loved … More Wake Up!!
The lengthy isolating stay in my home during “the Covid era” was more tolerable and even enjoyable by the joys, challenges, interesting behaviors, and fun that is my black cat, Norie. She has what I consider some pretty intelligent methods of communication. She is a pro at making me laugh; giving me company; and teaching … More Life With Norie
When I was young, I had a lot of anxiety about doing the right thing or potential events that could happen. When you’re a teenager with all kinds of changes taking place in your body and brain, things can get a little crazy. You think you are in love with every handsome guy/or beautiful girl. … More Listen to Your Head and Heart
About seven or more years ago, I bought a gorgeous, ornate turquoise sari and matching skirt. I had attended a few Diwali events and thought it would be so beautiful to wear to a future such event. Well, it seems each time from then on, the weather was either too cold or too rainy to … More A Sari Belly Dancing Costume
The meaning of the above title came to life for me a few years ago while attending a wedding reception. A DJ played music as twenty or more, mostly young adults were dancing and having fun. I was hesitant to get out on the dance floor with the dancers who looked like they were half … More Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
I had the weirdest “luck,” or lack thereof, lately at a nearby grocery store. Everyone who works there has always been kind, polite, friendly and helpful to me. I actually enjoy walking through the aisles. “So what happened?” you wonder? I like to use my own cloth bags to save plastic and help the environment. … More Two Weird Grocery Trips
Growing up in a loving family, I was taught good manners, kindness, honesty, and love for other people, (regardless of race, gender, nationality, skin color, religion, or customs.) I say, “Please,” “Thank you,” “Excuse me,” and other appropriate phrases, because it is good manners. I open doors for people who are elderly or disabled; mothers … More The Kindness Boomerang
There are parts of this story that may be disturbing but not graphic. It is about how a medical team worked together to care for disaster victims. In the 1970’s I was a nurse in a 5 bed ICU/CCU unit in a small two wing, one floor community hospital near New Orleans. On the way … More The Night I Will Never Forget
My patient, Ms. Q, was on oxygen in the Coronary Care Unit where I was a nurse. She became quite a challenge as you will see. Ms. Q had a long history of cigarette smoking coupled with a heart attack. On her admission she and her family were instructed on our policy of no smoking … More Compassion and Understanding
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