On Level Ground
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On Level Ground

“Have you ever thought about it,” a fellow nurse asked me one day, “that going into Isolation makes us all equal?” It’s true.  Our education, experience, age, and culture might be different.  Yet,  when patients need to be protected or when health care workers need protection, those going into the patients’ rooms wear caps, gowns, gloves,…

Sharing the Thanks
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Sharing the Thanks

Tucked inside the folded newspaper with the pile of bills and junk mail in our  mailbox was a small 3 x 5 envelope. Addressed to Dave, I thought it was probably a note of appreciation.  He gets those sometimes from satisfied customers. Occasionally, we receive notes of thanks from folks with whom we’ve shared casseroles…

Teamwork: How Playing as a Team Makes You a Winner
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Teamwork: How Playing as a Team Makes You a Winner

Teamwork in front-yard football Teamwork. I watched it happen in my front yard. “It sure was fun having you on my team,” I told my daughter as we headed back to the house. We had just finished a Sunday afternoon football game in the front yard. “Yes, Mama,” my five-year-old replied. “It was good I…