Wearing Esther’s Shoes – White Skechers
“Sharp shoes,” my physical therapist said. “Would you like to hear the story behind them?” “Sure,” she said as she …
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Incoherent Ramblings After Having Surgery for a Hip Replacement and Removal of Hardware, Followed by a Hip Fracture
Your surgical experience will be unique. Therefore, sift through what others tell you about their experiences, salt those accounts away, …
Grief at Four Years Means a Cookie Sheet in the Bed
Every year on the anniversary of my husband’s death, I have dedicated a blog post to that event. Marv passed …
Cover Reveal of My Cancer Memoir – “Marv Taking Charge”
Today, I happily present the cover of my completed book and announce that Marv Taking Charge is scheduled to be …
Growing Older: On Turning 80
“What are you trying to prove?” my friend asked in a text. I had just sent her a photo of …
Passing Along Advice to My Younger Nursing Colleagues
As I look back over my 40-year nursing career, I sometimes wish I were still in the classroom so I …
10 Good Things About Being an Older Nurse | Off the Charts (Reblog)
“You say that you didn’t want to become a teacher or nurse. But then you became both. Looking back, what …
U.S. Health Care: Are you happy with your plan?
Before you answer yes or no, did you know that the foundational moral principle of all developed countries (around 40 …
Aging in Chicago: A New Adventure for Fall 2014
“Listen actively with respect,” said the speaker, adding “Be succinct and to the point.” Last week, I attended this orientation …
A Grandma’s Camel Ride
“Do you want to do a camel ride,” my daughter asked on a recent visit to her city’s zoo. “No,” …
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