Yesterday morning, I attended an awards breakfast at the hospital I work for, honoring 105 nurses with Certificates of Nursing … More
Category: Holiday Posts
I Wish I’d Said It
There is no way this winter is ever going to end as long as that groundhog keeps seeing his shadow. … More
New Year’s Resolution: Too Big to Fail
I’m contemplating what “Too big to fail” would look like for a NewYear’s Resolution in 2010. Wishing everyone a healthy, prosperous and … More
Snowbound for the Holidays
While drinking my morning coffee, I noticed a perfect reflection of Portland in a water-glass on the window sill. The … More
Seasons Greetings
…And don’t forget to leave a plate of cookies for Santa!
The Season of Lights
The other day I wondered if my blog posts are depressing this time of year when … More
Thanksgiving Day 2009
Thanksgiving is the holiday of peace, the celebration of work and the simple life…a true folk-festival that speaks the poetry … More
Reconsidering Cherry Ames on Veteran’s Day
This fall, I’m reading the first 4 books of the Cherry Ames series, by Helen Wells, for the first time. … More
Halloween Brain Cactus
I bought my favorite 10 year-old a brain cactus as a Halloween gift. He like cars, motorcycles, skateboards, and some trading … More
Sometimes Staffing Issues are Beneficial
How sweet it is! You know how it goes, when you’re a nurse. You work your assigned holiday … More