So what do dead cats and ancient perfumes have to do with each other? Read on! From ancient times, applying perfume has been an important daily ritual for the royals of ancient … [Read more...]
Crypts, Catacombs, and Ireland’s Passage Tombs
Since childhood, crypts, catacombs and Ireland's passage tombs have fascinated me. Not to mention mummies, ancient history, old cemeteries, bog bodies, and secret passages! The Megalithic passage … [Read more...]
Tutankhamun: The Mummy That Started It All
Tutankhamun's gold funerary mask triggered my love of archaeology. King Tut and me. It began in Tonawanda, NY, in the early 60's, when my dad brought home a full-color coffee table book … [Read more...]
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 green beer on St. Patty's day. And I … [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 western NY. Even though we … [Read more...]
Tiffany’s and the Bellevue School of Nursing
What does Tiffany's have to do with the Bellevue School of Nursing? In 1880, the Bellevue School of Nursing in New York City became the first hospital to recognize their graduate's transition to the … [Read more...]
Bellevue Nurses and the Pandemic Flu of 1918
The Pandemic Flu of 1918 affected not just the lives of Bellevue nurses but nearly the entire world. The administration of Bellevue Hospital gave their student nurses the option of going home while … [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, way back in 2004 (seems like 100 … [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 charge of maintaining the sacred fire … [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...]
