Holiday weekend thoughts

"The more we assign the soldiering to a select few volunteers—we don’t have an equalizing draft and there is no required national service—perhaps the easier it is to forget what it means to share a common citizenship or feel a sense of indebtedness or appreciation. If we no longer share in the service, risk and obligation, maybe that explains why many of us no longer observe Memorial Day."

This is a quote from John Bussey's worthwhile assessment on why Memorial Day needs to be more than a day off or shopping.

I do believe that we are living in troubled times, and unfortunately, the sacrifices aren't shared.

I hope you have time to reflect this holiday weekend. I know I will.

More later...

Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving!

Since it's Thanksgiving, it's time to give thanks!

First, I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers in Canada, who are enjoying their turkey and pumpkin pie today. I miss you so much Scrappy, Pierre, Monique, and Gord. Ah, another lifetime ago...(I am still going to visit EVERY provincial capital 'cause it's on the bucket list.)

However, since search engines can be flaky, I am happy to say I'm so thankful for the folks out in the audience who help you find your way here.

These are just some of them (and a couple of reviews). I am eternally thankful for you all, especially At Your Cervix (who sends more readers here than any other blog.)

Enjoy your day wherever you are!

http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/blog/nursing-blogs-you-need-to-read/

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Rehab nurse offers a light-hearted and often comical view into the issues encountered by nurses working in rehabilitation. Chock full of relatable commentary – at times with life lessons outside the scope of nursing – this blog could easily be housed in the “entertainment” section as well.


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RehabRN features the thoughts and experiences of a rehab nurse. The blog is engaging and shares stories of both success and failure, seeking always to provide the reader with a realistic sense of the job.


Other places to find me:
http://www.northeastcenter.com/links_nursing_blogs.htm
http://www.blognation.com/blog/9498/rehab-rn
http://ajnoffthecharts.com/nursing-blogs/

Gotta love the men

I go to my gynecologist and he's asking what my secret is to losing seven pounds since last year. I tell him I watch carbs and sweets.

He must have missed lunch because we had a lengthy discussion about donuts. (Fortunately, his office is close to a donut shop and within 2 miles of a cable network rated one).

Then I come home and read Dr. Grumpy's post about nurses over at kevinmd.com. Aww! I know who appreciates me, and who doesn't.

Yes, indeed, it was a good day. Gotta love the men!

Snow again

I'm really going to appreciate spring and summer this year.

I never thought I'd see the day when I thought freezing (32F) was warm.

Ugh!

These are the days...

One of my patients recently went home. He/she had a particularly harrowing set of tests to determine the origin of a problem. Tests were completed and patient left with family and no problems.

Patient grabs me in front of family, gives me a hug, and says, "I'd have never made it without you, RehabRN."

These are the days I really like my job.