Michigan Spring

On April 26, 2018April 28, 2018 By Deb and DeniseIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

We have survived the snowiest winter in recorded history here in our little corner of Michigan. Today we took a boat ride on our little Lake Georgiana. The critters were really enjoying the warmer weather – painted turtles, muskrats, sand hill cranes, mallard ducks, Canadian geese, robins, red-winged blackbirds and even some bluegills in the shallows. If you look close, there is just starting to be a touch of green.

Lake GeorgianaHubby showing off his boating skills.The California girl even went for a ride. The muskrats like Lake Georgiana also.

Don’t Marry a Nurse

On April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 By Deb and DeniseIn nursingLeave a comment

Great words……I found this floating around on FB today. Not sure who to credit; thanks to this anonymous writer.

Don’t marry a nurse. They sleep all day while you work and work all night while you sleep. Or, their 0500 alarm disturbs your sleep and then they come home too tired to cook dinner. Don’t marry a nurse. They walk in the door mentally exhausted and sometimes forget to even say hello. Don’t marry a nurse. They run out of patience and snap at the slightest question or demand. Don’t marry a nurse. They constantly complain about germs or assess people in public. It can be embarrassing. Don’t marry a nurse. Their stories are not dinner-at-your-moms appropriate. Don’t marry a nurse. Your complaints of a sore throat will hardly be heard. Don’t marry a nurse. They spend so much of their energy on their patients that they have nothing left to give to you when their shift ends. Don’t marry a nurse. They don’t make you a priority when they agree to work on their off days. Don’t marry a nurse. They’re so emotionally unstable that sometimes they come home and just cry for no reason. Don’t marry a nurse. They are constantly in crisis about where their life is going. Don’t marry a nurse.

Marry a nurse. They are brave enough to take on any challenge. Marry a nurse. They get up every day to put others first. Marry a nurse. They have the best gut instincts to know when something is wrong. Marry a nurse. They have felt with depths of their hearts unknown to most people. Marry a nurse. They’re always ready to help someone in need. Marry a nurse. They see things that others don’t. Marry a nurse. They give their all and utilize every talent they have. Marry a nurse. They know what it means to sacrifice. Marry a nurse. They were brave enough to embrace a duty that never sleeps. Marry a nurse. They have learned to adjust without complaining. Marry a nurse. They are strong enough to hold back tears until they are alone. Marry a nurse. They never settle for less than they are capable of. Marry a nurse. They succeed in times of unknown. Marry a nurse. They know the value of life. Marry a nurse. They are the best comforters. Marry a nurse. They know time is precious. Marry a nurse. Those quiet moments truly are sacred. Marry a nurse. Because if you have the chance to marry a nurse, that means they are trusting you to help them carry a beautiful burden that you will never understand. Marry a nurse.

Limerick from my Hubby

My hubby – such a way with words. It’s kinda a gift. The following came through on my phone today while I was teaching a group of new NICU nurse orientees. I was able to share this one with them (usually his limericks are x-rated)!!

Nurses they have a desire,

to help people whose straits are so dire.

Bring them to good health,

no matter their wealth,

It’s something we all should admire.

On April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 By Deb and DeniseIn LimericksLeave a comment

Ode to the Vegetarian’s Boyfriend

On April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 By Deb and DeniseIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Ah…….the struggle is real……..

Ode to the Vegetarian’s Boyfriend

There once was a young man named Drew,

Who for dinner didn’t know what to do.

He thought and he thought,

then at the store he did bought,

Something that didn’t say “Moo“!

While Deb has fun…….

On April 15, 2018April 16, 2018 By Deb and DeniseIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I am always happy when Deb is off having fun – she works hard & deserves to enjoy her time off. However……back home in Michigan, Mother Nature does not want to retire for the season. We woke up to freezing rain and sleet. This was the ‘non-view’ out our back window. Have fun Deb – see you tomorrow!

And Buddy has decided to help fold socks.

Sock folding = UGH

Pretzel Bagels

On April 15, 2018April 18, 2018 By Deb and DeniseIn Food1 Comment

Hubby and I are visiting NYC on an empty-nester weekend. We love the NYC bagels and went looking for some for breakfast this AM. We stumbled upon “Zaro’s Bakery” in Penn Station at the corner of 34th St and 8th Ave. I ordered my favorite Everything bagel with sun-dried tomato cream cheese and hubby had Cheddar and Garlic bagel with onion cream cheese. Yummy! But, what are these lovelies I spotted on my way out? True pretzel bagels I believe. Wish I had seen them sooner – THAT would have been what I ordered! What is your favorite bagel flavor combo?