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Why Do You Do What You Do?
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General InformationIn May my son Nicholas graduated from our community college with a degree that will help him in his pursuit of a position as a fire inspector. In a community college there are a variety of students. Those who just graduated from high school…
5 QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKING ABOUT MEDIATION
General Information, Lifestyle1. How long is it going to take?
On average, the mediation process will take anywhere from 2 to 6 sessions. From start to finish, it will take anywhere from 3 to 9 months, which includes the filing of all papers with the court and final Judgment…
Mother's Day
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General InformationSo, today I reflect on Mother’s Day, an annual day of recognition and celebration.
First, I’ve got to note that I am a mom of three wonderful children, now all young adults. I fully recognize that being a mom is probably one of the most…
Conformance and Judgment
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness
On the day after Bruce Jenner’s interview with Diane Sawyer, thoughts come to mind.
Not just about what feelings Bruce has had to live with throughout her life, but about conformance, judgment and labeling.
It’s really quite simple.…
Who is the Patient’s Advocate?
General Information, Happiness, Health, Lifestyle
At a recent meeting of patient safety professionals a small group of nurses huddled around where I was sitting, and one began to share a story about how hard it is to advocate for patients. She explained that a woman who was in labor was…
Self Imposed Limitations
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life Balance
I've been saying for years now, “Learn what you need to know so you can enjoy life”, and although I've been a huge advocate for learning, I've also been struggling with this HUGE concept.
Throughout my journey developing the idea behind…
Nobody Wins -- BUT, We all CAN
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life Balance
When things happen in my own personal experience, it sets a fertile environment for me to start thinking. I have a habit of analyzing everything, probably a result of working in the field of quality improvement for many years. I believe…
It’s Romance Season: Surprise Your Valentine With A Personalized Vacation
General Information, Happiness, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceIt’s Valentine’s Day this Saturday, and many people will be giving and getting the same old boring gifts, like roses, candy, or a piece of jewelry that most often winds up in a drawer long forgotten.
As Valentine’s Day also kicks…
Are You Ready to Change?
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life Balance
Something I’ve identified in my lifetime doing quality improvement and providing education to different groups of people regarding life situations (for example, I recently have been lecturing on diabetes prevention) is the concept of forever…