January 6, 2026

Called to Serve: Defending the Soul of Nursing and Education

In the military, demotion typically follows a court-martial or formal process that clearly states the reason for the action. Recently, however, an administrative decision made without stated cause stripped nursing and education of their professional status, a move that may have unexpected and lasting consequences for our society. I ask […]
August 1, 2024

I Thought I Knew

Old Boxes A new writing project drew me to the dusty box of old files in the basement. I avoided it for a very long time, but now, I’m ready. The untouched boxes from our last (and incredibly difficult) move spoke to me and told me it was time to […]
May 28, 2024

View From the Back Seat

Together Again The view from the back seat of a car is different from the one behind the wheel. I usually drive alone, and on long drives, my hands are on the steering wheel with my focus on the road ahead. This trip was different, and it wasn’t all bad. […]
October 13, 2023

Fall Colors

Familiar Seasons 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… How can there be so many fall shades of yellow? I took in the exquisite fall colors surrounding me, as I sat at an interstate rest stop on the border of Minnesota. Only yesterday, I was home, further south where the trees were […]