Monthly Archives: April 2019

A Tale of Two Nurses

  Grandmother and granddaughter, both nurses. Grandmother graduated in June of 1937. Massachusetts Memorial Hospital and Utica College of Nursing Class of 2014.    My mother would have been proud of our daughter and her chosen profession. Vastly different job … Continue reading

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Fine Arts, Family, Flowers and Music

Traveled South to Florida to see buds, blossoms, palm trees, lizards, birds and more. Even heard a young alligator. The reason for the trip? HUGS. Lots of them for my son and his wife. He is a couple flights away … Continue reading

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Flying Off Today!

Time for a visit South to spend lovely time with family.  Our son and his wife await me for a brief visit filled with hugs. Mr. & Mrs. Parrot and beautiful flowers are courtesy of my niece in Costa Rica, … Continue reading

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Time to Kick Back!

Now that the work is done, it’s time for the inviting bench near the beach. Sitting and relaxing, I watch the sunset and listen to the ocean and birds in the early evening. Stress flows from me and takes flight … Continue reading

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