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...]
A Cowboy Named Henry
A mechanical bull, a vintage '59 Apache pickup, and a handsome cowboy. What else could a girl ask for? Find out in my contemporary romance On the Trail of Love! … [Read more...]
A Mechanical Bull Named Bill
Have you ever ridden a mechanical bull? How about inheriting one? That what happened to Sadie O'Toole. You should see the characters who belly up to Bill to take their chances! Stay tuned! … [Read more...]
