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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My favorite blogs. I've seen these listed in the side bar on other blogs, so finally spent a few hours learning how to do it. Had my teenage grandkids been here, they could have figured it out in minutes. Now I've listed three of my own favorite blogs. I've already mentioned the inspiring voices of …
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 …
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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 …
Another unsolicited, appreciated, informative review of Caring Lessons to share: The Book Shelf: Book of the Week 12/13/10.
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 …
Wishing you a happy healthy new year! Read the following tips from the Huffington Post that we all know but can stand to read once again... Susan Blumenthal, M.D.: New Year's Eve 2011: 12 Tips for a Healthier You.
Wow. This morning I woke up to the deep resonant tones of George Beverly Shea singing this line: "One sat alone beside the highway begging." Then NPR cut away to announce that he would be receiving a lifetime achievement Grammy Award. At 102! Immediately, Sunday mornings during my childhood flooded my mind. Breakfast, oatmeal, silence. …
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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