It’s my experience that nurses and doctors, during times of severe stress from the responsibilities of crisis care, sometimes make…
Adapting to Stay at Home Order
This is a recent page from my nature journal. With Oregon’s Stay at Home order in place, I’m not able…
Of Stone and Virus
Last week David and I travelled to eastern Oregon for a long weekend. The weather was gorgeous once we drove…
Muse About Mending: The Difference Between Good Enough and Just Right
I’m learning to mend, not in metaphor, but in actuality. I’m learning to darn, using running stitches (Sashiko) to repair…
Adult Learning: Identifying Clouds, Nursing and The Freedom to Be Wrong
I mentioned in previous posts I’ve taken up nature journaling as a new hobby. I enjoy it for many reasons:…
Julianna Paradisi (JParadisiRN) Paintings Included in Myth and Magic Juried Art Exhibition
I’m delighted to have two paintings in Myth and Magic, a juried exhibition of art presented by the Gresham Visual…
New Post By JparadisiRN on Off The Charts Addresses Under Staffing
I’ve written and illustrated a new post for Off The Charts, the blog of the American Journal of Nursing, addressing the chronic issue of…
Julianna Paradisi with Her Painting at With Bated Breath : Juried Invitational Show at Gallery 114 Opening Reception
Many thanks to the members of Gallery 114 for hosting a well-attended opening reception for the juried group exhibition, With Bated…
Julianna Paradisi (JParadisiRN) Painting Included in With Bated Breath Group Show at Gallery 114
Happy New Year! The above painting, Waiting For Clarity: Sunbreak Over The Broadway Bridge, is included in the juried invitational…
JParadisiRN’s 11 Favorite Things of 2019 List
As a final commemoration of the 10th year anniversary of blogging at JParadisiRN, I decided to create my first-ever…
