Empathy is crucial in healthcare as it significantly enhances the quality of patient care and the overall healthcare experience. Here are five key reasons why empathy is important in the…
One of the adventures we were excited about on our recent trip to Alaska was the bearwatching excursion. I had never seen a wild bear and this trip offered a…
Thursday, December 21, 2023 1:57 PM One of my favorite mantras that I live by is “when life throws you lemons…make cranberry juice.” Lemons represent life’s challenges, while cranberry juice,…
Hi 👋 there! I haven’t introduced myself in a bit, so to welcome all the new faces. Let’s do a quick meet-and-greet so we get to know each other better.…
Passions as a Resource (from 2018) When I was recovering from vocal cord surgery, I could barely whisper. My sister wanted to test that and REALLY see if I had…
This Saturday, 8/13, my fellow higher education educator, author, and friend Tiffany Reardon and I are hosting a workshop for authors aspiring to write and publish their own book. Tiffany…
In 2006, I suffered a devastating stroke following the removal of a large brain tumor. The stroke took away my ability to breathe, eat, talk, hear and move. After several…
From 2023 playoff game: As I watched the 49ers win their playoff game yesterday, I started thinking a lot about fear. Does fear motivate you to act or does it…
Humpbacks whales can be individually identified by the pattern on the underside of their tail (fluke). Identifying individuals aids scientists in tracking their movements, migration patterns, social groups, age, offspring…
At my nephew Evan Bookstaff’s funeral (can’t believe I’m writing that!) everyone was given bracelets to wear with the message “Be Positive. Time is Precious.” Such an important mantra, and…
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