Daily writing promptHow do you feel about cold weather?View all responses Coming from Atlantic Canada, cold weather is unavoidable. Cold weather reminds me to be grateful for the basic necessities: shelter, warm running water, heat, hot bowls of homemade soup. You see, I do street out reach work every Tuesday. How fitting-- today is Tuesday! … Continue reading Gratitude
Have you ever broken a bone? As a small child, I was playing that game with my then bestfriend where you lay on their feet, balance while holding hands and fly. I complained my wrist hurt afterwards, but noone would listen to me. Can you move it? Yes, yes I could. About 48 hours later … Continue reading Airplane
How do you balance work and home life? It took me many years as a nurse to understand the value of work-life balance. Put simply, when you take time for wellness you are actually more productive at work and at home. My favorite spot in my home. Me time chair. The most simple way I … Continue reading Leave it at work and conversely leave it at home.
Daily writing promptWhat's the oldest things you're wearing today?View all responses Ever since I was a little girl my Memere wore a ring on her pinky finger. It reminded me of a flower. She died during Covid, and the pain I felt not getting to say a proper goodbye was astounding. The tightness felt in … Continue reading Heirloom
Do you enjoy your job? I have invested a lot of time in developing my leadership skills throughout the latter part of my career. There was a time when I never thought I would leave bedside nursing. The most simple acts and smallest gestures of kindness can make a resounding impact on a patient's life. … Continue reading Difference
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? "Keep dreaming in color And drawing your dreams On cement floors Until they are realized." ~ Alicia Keys I would love to walk a minute in this woman's shoes. I am a huge social justice advocate; just like Alicia. I … Continue reading Alicia
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you've ever taken on. It was a hot, summer Monday mid-August. I asked my husband to take the kitchen cabinets off the hinges. Do you remember when "sponge painting" was the cool thing to do? My sponge painted peachy brown cabinets were no longer appealing to the eye. Who … Continue reading The Cabinets
Share one of the best gifts you've ever received. The opportunity and privilege to grow old. A privilege denied to many. With age, I care less-- which is such a gift. I care less of what people think. I care less of meeting the expectations of others'. I embrace time spent doing things that I … Continue reading With age
Write about your dream home. Laughter fills the halls. Not only the children's laughter; but also that of myself and my husband. A safe space to play, to laugh and to grow old. Space available for solitude in those "no laughter" moments. A table long enough to share. Extra rooms for unexpected company. A wall … Continue reading Home
The most important invention in your lifetime is... Born in 1986, I have the experience of scrolling the library index to research at the library. I also witnessed the birth of the world wide web. I think the ability to instantly research peer reviewed publications and piece together the unknown is an incredible privilege. What … Continue reading WWW.
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