Hello Gentle Readers! I'm hoping you had a good holiday weekend but having been a nurse for many years, I know that it can be challenging, especially if you're working, raising children, caring for parents or an ailing spouse. My heart goes out to you. Also, sending prayers and warm thoughts to any who suffered losses at this emotional time. For me and mine, it was a nice, quiet holiday in which we enjoyed good meals, loving family and grandchildren. Like a lot of families,

Hello gentle readers! I hope you're doing well. October was an okay month although we lost a member of our family. Our hound-lab mix, Sheldon passed away suddenly the morning of October 12th. He was a rescue from our county animal shelter and was with us for ten years. He was a real sweetheart and our only male dog. A sweet boy, he was gentle and kind. When we first rescued him, he was afraid of everything--people, other dogs, automatic doors. We even lost him once for

Hello, Gentle Readers! I hope you're having a good week and looking forward to a pleasant, restful weekend ahead. Since I'm retired, I'm not as much into weekends as I used to be. As a nurse, I worked at least ever other weekend, and later as a high school health science teacher, I did get to enjoy the five day week with weekends and summers off, so that was nice, for sure. Then, as a nursing instructor, I went back to working odd hours and every other weekend again. So,

Hello Gentle Readers! I hope you all are doing well and enjoying some fine fall activities. Here in Florida, the weather is nice and as I went about my usual errands this week I've enjoyed the bright sunshine and warm temperatures. It has been just a little cool at night, but not too much. Sweater weather? Not yet, but I'm sure it's coming soon. I know I've not blogged in a while but as an old retired lady, I've been busy with the usual stuff that plagues us human beings.

Hello Gentle Readers! Yes, it's true. The day has finally come where I have a new book available. I'm so thrilled because it's been a...

Hello gentle readers! I hope you're having a good day and a great week. Let's face it. We're barely into this year and already we're...