Did you know that airline companies are now advertising travel wear at check-in? The four-piece, wrinkle-free, mix and match ensemble, plus shoes, which will transport you seamlessly from daytime to evening wear? What? You didn’t know? You haven’t seen the ads? Well, neither have I--because they are not viewable. They are only implied. By baggage …
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Former Teacher Reviews “Caring Lessons”
I'm happy to share a review of Caring Lessons by Carol Breems, a former teacher and long-time friend of one of my older sisters. ~~~ This holiday time, I spent time reading your wonderful book. Just wanted you to know how meaningful it was to me. You have found a new career - your style …
“Just” a mom? NO WAY
"Just." (Merriam-Webster: only, simply) "Just" a mom? NO, I want to bellow. No one is ever "just" a mom. No one is ever "only" or "simply" a mom. We moms know this is not true. So why, when someone asks us what we do--the standard American question--do we ever say, "I'm just a mom"? Yesterday, …
Invite/Lansing Library 1/27 6:30pm
Meet that guy you love in Caring Lessons. Yes, Marv is coming with me to my next open-to-all reading to be held at the Lansing (IL) Public Library. So many folks have written to me after reading Caring Lessons that they love Marv, so here's your chance to meet him in person!
“Caring Lessons” Now at Four Christian College Bookstores
FYI. My book, Caring Lessons: A Nursing Professor's Journey of Faith and Self, is now available in the bookstore at Hope College in Holland, MI. Other Christian college bookstores where Caring Lessons is available are at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI; Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA; and Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, …
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January Events for “Caring Lessons”
These January book readings are listed under my Events page, but I'm putting them in a post so you can see them without an extra click. The last two are open to the public. Hope to see some of you there! Advance notice: save Sunday, February 13, 4:30pm, for a reading at Women & Children …
Facebook – Never Say Never
Facebook? Never, I said. But you'd think I'd have learned by now to never say never. On August 14 of last year, I wrote a list of things on this blog that I was planning to do to promote my nursing memoir Caring Lessons. I've completed most of them now, but joining Facebook, a very …
Caring Lessons / The Book Shelf: Book of the Week 12/13/10
Another unsolicited, appreciated, informative review of Caring Lessons to share: The Book Shelf: Book of the Week 12/13/10.
Reviews of “Caring Lessons”
I am indebted to Helen Gallagher for the following reviews. Thank you, Helen, for taking the time to read the book and to write and publish the reviews! Readers, check these out! You will see why I'm grateful for Helen's selfless work on the behalf of writers. On Amazon: Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Caring Lessons: A …
A Magnificent Mile of Joy
At almost 69, I'm realizing my "Bucket List" has suddenly become important. A few days ago we were out for lunch with friends our age when it popped into my mind to ask, "What's on your bucket list?" Most everyone knows that phrase refers to the movie starring Jack Nicholson (I've loved him ever since …
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