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About me - Donna Mccay

I'm a retired Licensed Practical Nurse of 35 years.

I'm published in:

1. The Journal Of Practical Nursing, 1967,"Reassurance Needed" under maiden name Donna Rae Osborn

2. The Journal of Practical Nursing, 1975, "How to Care for An Laminectomy Patient",

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 113 of 391
Hiding in the tall prairie grass,Collecting wild prairie flowers,Two classes in one school room,School carnivals,Home made snow ice cream,Pulling taffy,Homemade peanut butter fudge,Watkins flavoring truck coming to my door step,Squeaky porch steps announcing my entrance,Screen doors slamming and mom hollering,Sliding down the... More..
Food & Drink > Breads, Grains, Pasta & Rice How to make a great sandwich: 11 of 35
HOW TO MAKE A GREAT SANDWICH Fill your cooler with healthy choices for that tailgating party at the next game, parade, beach, fireworks or vacation trip. When my sister visited me I had my cooler packed with a variety of wraps, bagels, fillings in stackable zip lock bags, and a variety of spreads. At lunch time it was like... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Is friendship for a lifetime?: 17 of 54
Lifetime friendships can grow over the years of your lifetime and activities. You will have a few best friends that you share more intimately all that happens in your life. Then you will have friends from all walks of life and find you have similar interests, hobbies, fears, joys etc. I believe friendship can be for a lifeti... More..
Education > Primary School Issues How to build a good relationship with your child's teacher: 6 of 19
Building relationship with your teacher is very important for parents and the child. You will get to know of problems and take care of them right away.11 Suggestions On How To Build A Good Relationship With Your Child's Teacher1. Smile and greet the teacher with a hardy handshake and ask for a tour of the class room with your... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to cook deer meat: 6 of 19
UNFORGETTABLE SAVORY VENISON STEAK, MINCEMEAT TARTS, ZIPPY VENISON STEWSoak venison meat in vinegar for 2-3 days to get rid of the wild taste and smell. The vinegar helps to tenderize the venison too. Ooooooh, there is nothing like a savory juicy venison steak smothered with garlic, sweet onions, green peppers. Mom made the b... More..
Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 112 of 352
Whoops! I am not electronically inclined like others and when I mess up I do it real big! A box recorder with many buttons and I had no clue which one to press. This put me in a real scary situation. I wanted to do my best and get a very good recording for my husband and others to listen to later.I was attending a Manchester ... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Learning to forgive your mother: 11 of 34
THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS My mom and dad were real strict in things we could and not do. I rebelled as a teenager and moved 2000 miles away from home. Things that upset me were: 1. Having to stay in our own yard to play and was not allowed to go to the neighbors yard 2. Could not to go to a football game while in high sch... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mother: 69 of 213
M - is for the MANY things you did for meO - is for OTHERS you cared for every dayT - is for things you TAUGHT me along life's wayH - is for your HEART of gold and compassionE - is for your ENTHUSIASM daily expressedR - is for your RADIANT smile you gave to allMother I just want to thank you for everythingAs I remember you al... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle: 70 of 215
Struggles to hold our jobs Underpaid and overworked We search for answers Among raging mobs Struggles of families to cope Of wayward kids Searching for help To stay off dope Struggles of husband and wife Questioning divorce To stay together Or put up with unending strife Struggles to stay alive In this ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning How to create a healthy salad: 10 of 30
Healthy Salads are tasty and easy. The secret is to have vegetables ready to toss in a salad making your own daily choices so you have a variety and don't get bored with the same old salad ingredients. My favorite sandwich wrap is oat bran, flax, wheat filled with salad ingredients sprinkled with Olive Oil and Vinegar. I add... More..