Mother, lover, thinker, dreamer, nurse, teacher, writer I was born in Guyana, South America. As many first-borns are wont to do, I grew up as an avid reader and a shy thinker. I did not use my words much back then. Now it’s hard to shut me up! I arrived…

These are some of the words she needed to hear — In 1997 I found spirituality. Or perhaps, Spirit simply allowed me to find her/him/it. Whatever the reasons, I have a personal relationship that I treasure. I trust and I believe in a great spirit. And because I know, that I know, that I know — I have found my rest. …

And cost me a tidy out-of-pocket sum for a MRI I did not need — Habits versus genetics Many of the women in my family wear glasses. The men have better vision (why is that? Post to come later). My sister began wearing glasses years ago and she is younger than I. I had always been blessed with great vision and during my youth, I did unintentionally abuse…

Here is an ongoing issue I have with a patient care associate at the facility I currently work at — Neglect Last night I worked with a patient care assistant I am beginning to take an active dislike to. Hear me out…🦻. When I did my first contract in February, I had several run-ins with her sloppy work ethic. It appears that for too many employees, sitting on their behinds or…

Be Careful How You Rebuff Males On The Subway — A few days ago, at the Howard Beach train station in Queens, NY, a 33-year-old woman was savagely beaten about the head and body by a man after she reportedly ignored his advances on the train. The horrendous beating was all caught on tape. Police have since arrested the “man”…

Gratitude as a way of life — My life, like yours, has been filled with love, hate, heartache, smiles, trials, hills, and many valleys. I see the divine hand of God through it all. From where I stand, even in times of pain, my squinting eyes see the many blessings I am continually given. Growing up as…

An extraordinary gift — A gift or a curse? Do you know someone with Parkinson’s disease? I do. It has been a disease on my paternal side of the family. My favorite uncle is currently suffering from this disease. According to the Mayo Clinic: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of…

At this time, I cannot do it — more power to those who can — I already have a stressful job. As an ER nurse. Further to that, I have been working in a county hospital recently. The joys! When I first began blogging, I read all the advice about finding a “niche”. I came to writing with the noblest of intentions…

The sheer number of migrants risking life and limb at border towns is astounding. Why do they continue to risk death? — Our will to survive is the strongest and basest of instincts. Providing for those we love is often stronger than saving our own lives. I know that is the kind of love I have for my children. That love drives us to accomplish the impossible. Or to risk it all. …