Welcome to the Digital Declutter issue of The Flame. If your inbox or smart phone looks anything like mine—hundreds of emails, both read and unread, waiting to be addressed and apps you forgot existed—then this issue of The Flame is for you! We are...
This June, I’ll celebrate 39 years as a nurse. And if you count the three years in nursing school (and trust me, they counted), that’s 42 years in healthcare. While it’s been more than a few years since I last clocked into a hospital, I haven’t forgotten what it feels...
For the last several years, I have struggled with ‘nerve-like’ symptoms in my right leg. In fact, given how long I’ve dealt with the symptoms, I’d say they are UN-nerving! Multiple physicians, tests, drugs and invasive injections…and...
I grew up in a household with two adults and six children. One of my parents was a Democrat, one was a Republican. My aunts and uncles, who often came to visit, also split their political affiliations. Despite warning us children not to ‘talk politics,’ I...
While not the most creative cook in the kitchen, I do, on occasion, very much enjoy making breakfast. Omelets, frittatas, French toast, quiche….lots of dishes that require eggs to make. And so, as I arrived to the refrigerated aisle in my local grocery store, I...
Happy New Year! So many of us head into the new year with resolutions, or maybe themes, that you hope will improve your mood. Eating right, getting more sleep, practicing yoga, exercising more. And those are all good, but have you heard about GLIMMERS? Glimmers are...
