I love to incorporate God’s grace into tales of the past and reveal the beauty of imperfection, much like the ancient urn in my logo, repaired by kintsugi. The … [Read More...]
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St. Patrick Green Beer and Myths
St. Patrick, green beer and myths. There are many legends and traditions associated with St. Patrick, including one that young Americans absolutely love, drinking … [Read More...]
I Gave My First Injection to a Rochester, NY Mafia Boss!
As a young student nurse, I gave my first ever intramuscular injection to a Rochester, NY, Mafia boss. I was a junior year nursing student at SUNY Brockport in … [Read More...]
First Nursing Pin for Bellevue Hospital Graduates Created by Tiffany & Company
In 1880, the Bellevue Hospital Training School for Nurses in New York City became the first hospital to recognize their graduate's transition to the certified … [Read More...]
Bellevue Nurses and the Pandemic Flu of 1918
During the Pandemic Flu of 1918, the administration of Bellevue Hospital gave their student nurses the option of going home while the deadly disease raged through … [Read More...]
The Real Thing! A Secret Hope now in Paperback
I'm so pleased to announce that A Secret Hope is now available in paperback. Yesterday in the mail I received the proof copy of the very first story I wrote, … [Read More...]
Vestal Virgins
The vestal virgins were consecrated to Vesta, the Roman goddess of fire and the hearth, and they remained virgins for the years of their services. They shared the … [Read More...]
A Dog Who Rides a Mechanical Bull?
A dog who can ride a mechanical bull? Yes sir! This is Max. Isn't he adorable? You'll be surprised by his talents in my contemporary romance, On the Trail of Love. … [Read More...]
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