For 12 years I had the privilege of working internally for a long-term care company that provided services in residential settings to seniors and persons who were developmentally disabled. Since starting my own consulting business, I have continued to work with a variety of long-term care providers, and am blessed to be able to do [...]
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Earthly Connections …
Posted in Featured, Lessons Learned, Uncategorized on April 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Remembering Chris …
Posted in Resources, Uncategorized on August 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This weekend I have thought a lot of a dear friend’s son, Chris, who was killed in a tragic car accident on this weekend eight years ago. -And I am reminded of how words from a simple hymn can provide some sense of comfort, both during a funeral, and these many years later. This particular [...]
Lest we not forget.
Posted in Uncategorized on May 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, let us not forget the men and women who have made, or are making, ultimate or extreme sacrifices for our great country. Happy Memorial Day, all. Be safe. Melody
National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week – it’s happening
Posted in Uncategorized on April 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Not long ago I was informed about the National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week. This is a special time about which I was unaware. The Week is presently underway. Check out these links! Melody http://nursetopia.net/2011/03/20/world-record-set-prepare-to-break-it/ http://nursetopia.net/2011/03/28/resources-for-your-world-record-setting-post/ http://nursetopia.net/2011/03/30/world-record-participant-blog-badge/
Falling into resources …
Posted in Resources, Uncategorized, tagged Seton Cove Spirituality Center on February 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On this Super Bowl football evening, I am reminded yet again of how many resources are around us in times of need, although certainly there are most likely never enough resources, and we can always individually do more to help others. Along those lines, one of my friends who is battling a significant fight with cancer, [...]
Upcoming talk …
Posted in Uncategorized on January 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
One of the great privileges of life after writing Journeys of Heartache and Grace: Conversations and Life Lessons from Young People with Serious Illnesses is being invited to give talks about the book to community, civic and faith-based organizations. In giving these talks, I’ve met some of the most wonderful people, and hopefully I’ve shared [...]
New beginnings, news hopes …
Posted in Uncategorized on January 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This being my first post of the 2011 New Year, I am reminded of the fragility of life given yesterday’s unbelievable Tuscon tragedy, especially given that part of my background has been as a legislative aide. Let us all keep in our thoughts and prayers those affected by the tragedy. Here’s to new beginnings and [...]
Travels, transformations and the hope of civility
Posted in Featured, Lessons Learned, Uncategorized, tagged Civility on November 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Since my last post, I have had the true fortune of traveling abroad to several places, including the Holy Lands. Never in my lifetime did I think I would see places like the Sea of Galilee, the Mount of Olives, and the Wailing Wall. The trip was truly transformational. Also since my last post, I’ve [...]
A tribute to Diana Sue …
Posted in Featured, Uncategorized, tagged Austin American-Statesman, Diana Sue Brown on July 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The people of the State Capitol in Texas are among the greatest in the world. For the first 10 years of my professional career, I had the privilege of working in the Texas House of Representatives and then the Texas Senate, both for and with some of the smartest, most caring and hardest-working individuals I’ve ever [...]
