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I began my adult journey over 30 years ago as a respiratory therapist. Along the way I worked in management and also became a registered nurse. My nursing career includes a master's degree in mental health - psychiatric nursing. In spite of my occupational

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Senryu about spring break: 1 of 24

To the coast! We will Toast our bodies in the sun All day; dance all night.
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Found myself: 2 of 26

Me, Myself, and Us I have lost me in the midst of us. I am half of a whole, Not a whole, part of something greater. I may not find me all at once, But as remnants to be lovingly, Patiently restored to completeness. Then the whole will emerge as A tapestry, blending the Best of me and the best of you.
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: At one with the universe: 4 of 45

Sometimes to relax I imagine myself As a speck Perched on a meteor. Zooming through space I see planets and stars Some near, some so far Away, dancing in the sun’s Bright glow. I take a deep breath Creating flow through The Universe, energy Connecting the dots.
Education > Educational Philosophy Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?: 3 of 22

As an educator in the postsecondary, classroom I am appalled at the poor grammar of today's high school graduate as well as their matter-of-fact admission that they simply cannot do long division without a calculator. My background is in healthcare; I teach in a technical college as an "expert in my field." I had no previous...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Where are you, God?: 3 of 22

Did God abandon the Milky Way To dance among brighter stars? Who do we think we are Demanding His attention While ignoring his wisdom, Preferring our own inventions To more solid conventions In place since the dawn of time. God fled this galaxy in self-defense, Certainly not fearful for His life, But deeply concerned that Hi...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Senryu about money: 3 of 17

Pay check to pay check. Never enough. Has me just Living day to day.
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Senryu about talking: 3 of 6

She speaks ne’er slowing, Words tumbling ever faster. When is she breathing?
Health & Fitness > Depression Are lesbians predisposed to depression: 1 of 2

Did you know that lesbians have an increased risk of depression? There are many different factors when merge and converge to create this reality for this group of individuals. Many researchers posit that women in general experience depression at a rate greater than men; thus it is logical to conclude that lesbians are predis...
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders The difference between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea: 1 of 2

Sleep apnea, brief cessation of breathing while sleeping, can be quite bothersome, preventing both you and your partner from enjoying a restful night. Fortunately it is simple to diagnose and easily treated. There are two broad categories of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA). When diagn...
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Respiratory care: Nature of the profession: 1 of 1

Hospitals today maintain large stores of liquid oxygen that is piped throughout the building. Oxygen is readily available in patients’ rooms as well as other areas where medical care or testing is provided. Hospitals of the early twentieth century were not so well equipped. Large cylinders of gas had to be transported ...