Say “Florence Nightingale,” and instantly the word nurse pairs with it. Probably she was the most extraordinary nurse in history. Kings, queens, and princes all consulted her, as did the president of the United States, who wanted her advice about military hospitals during the Civil War. It was Florence Nightingale who revolutionized hospital methods inContinue reading “What One Woman Can Do”
Category Archives: Health
One More Year
It’s my birthday today ..again!. Another year has passed. So imperceptibly and quickly, the days have come and gone. But I have to honestly say it has been one of the happiest personal anniversaries yet – as I look across the bench, the juices start to flow, at the sight of a fresh, home-baked, treat:Continue reading “One More Year”
Are Men Abandoning College?
In yet another indicator that they are not ok, men in America are abandoning higher education in record numbers. According to the Wall Street Journal, at the end of the 2020 academic year, the percentage of male college students dropped to just over 40 percent. Soon, if current trend lines continue, one expert predicts, for every man whoContinue reading “Are Men Abandoning College?”
Parent Repeat Parent Repeat Again
My parenting playlist has multiple tracks on repeat. “Did you brush your teeth?” goes out to four children at least twice a day. “Don’t forget your chores” is the tune of every Saturday morning. “Please put your shoes away” is in the queue more often than I can count. To those I add “Did youContinue reading “Parent Repeat Parent Repeat Again”
A Sexual Reckoning
I wish I still had my copies of the popular sexuality and dating books from my youth so I could see which quotes I highlighted as a 15-year-old. I’m sure there is a list somewhere in my handwriting titled “What I Want in a Future Husband” (though, to be honest, it was probably pretty short:Continue reading “A Sexual Reckoning”
American Sports Are Letting Us Down
Nearly 30 years ago, in a 1993 Nike commercial, professional basketball legend Charles Barkley fired the first shot at the “role model” concept popularized by Columbia University sociologist Robert K. Merton in the aftermath of the 1960s counterculture movement. “I am not a role model,” Barkley proclaimed in the half-minute spot. “I’m not paid toContinue reading “American Sports Are Letting Us Down”
A Special Place in Hell
As utterly despicable as it is to sexually abuse a child, it is even more despicable to so do in the name of God. And religion. And the church. What could be a greater profanation of the name of the Lord? And what could do more lasting damage to an innocent child? In that light,Continue reading “A Special Place in Hell”
Know Your Vaccines
The following is a list of different types of vaccines, their method of attacking a pathogen, risks, and which pathogens they are used against. (It can be daunting but it gives you a working knowledge) “All vaccines work by exposing the body to molecules from the target pathogen to trigger an immune response – butContinue reading “Know Your Vaccines”
Ageism Is the Newest Threat for the Oldest Among Us
Given the headlines associated with older people, even before the pandemic, it may not be surprising to discover that the last five years has seen a steep rise in ageism in the UK. The government’s recent announcement of the Health and Social Care levy to help address funding of social care has perhaps reinforced theContinue reading “Ageism Is the Newest Threat for the Oldest Among Us”
The Right Words at the Right Time
My husband and I (Cheryl) sped down the highway to reach our long-time friends as quickly as possible. A few minutes earlier during our Sunday morning worship service, I had received a text asking me to call right away. Hurrying out to the church patio, I made the call and learned that our dear friends’Continue reading “The Right Words at the Right Time”
