Who is at the Helm of This Ship?
I had been receiving antibiotic infusions for the last ten days and had not seen a doctor since that first late afternoon when I presented to their office with cellulitis of the breast. I was
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Are We Caring For The Patient Or The Health Care System?
I was visited by an old nemesis this week. One I knew well but had not battled with in five years. Cellulitis of the breast due to a lumpectomy in 2003 came roaring into my
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Assuming Bad
I was recently watching DIY networks Yard Crashers. This is where a DIY personality searches home improvements stores for homeowners who could use a pro’s expertise to transform their backyards from drab to grand! Who
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Not Just for Breakfast…
Its morning and I wander into my favorite room– the living room. It’s away from the beehive hum of the house and bombardment of world news on the TV. It has a warm, study like
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“But I Don’t Want To!”
It’s a good thing I am retired because I wouldn’t be able to hold a fulltime job with all the doctor’s appointments I have. I accept and expect that as I age (not well, by
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Doctor Shopping
While I enjoy shopping when I need to, it’s not something I want to do every day. I don’t have the bank account for it nor do I need much to make me happy these
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Re-purposing for a Beautiful and Purposeful Life
Recently Thad and I went looking for dining room furniture. My brother and his wife have enjoyed many years of consignment and antique shopping and suggested that they take us to several of their favorite
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Who’s Plan is It?
I plan. God laughs. I plan a lot so God spends a lot of time laughing at me. I probably have my own theatre up in heaven eating popcorn, watching and laughing. You see, I’m
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When God says “No”
Working on an Emmaus (Christian Retreat) Team is filled with leadership training, working with diverse populations, planning, executing and ultimately serving throughout the weekend. It is also filled with the love of God and the
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A French Perspective
Thad and I recently spent 10 days in France. We learned about Chateau’s and wine, beautifully architecturally designed buildings, wine, cathedrals, wine, rich culture, wine, history and delicious foods. Did I mention wine? We visited
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A Shopping Trip to Memory Lane
Who ever said shopping was fun was only half right. While it is fun, it can be humiliating, tests your patience and ability to make decisions and is downright exhausting! I was in JJill desperately
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The Message in the Pain in My Back
It was 7:30 am and Thad and I were already having “a discussion”. Not a great way to start the day. Maybe it was because we were rushing around getting dressed, feeding and walking the
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