All Here Now
A blog about a life... my life, that may be a lot like yours.

The Genius Within Us
This time of year, with all the holiday celebrations, I am amazed at all the creativity and traditions that surround me. No matter what time of day it's everywhere I go. The stores are filled with colorful creations hanging from the ceilings, sitting on shelves, and...

Cats! Cats! and more Cats!
It seems I have animals on my mind lately. So I wanted to share with you stories of the barn cats I help take care of. Understand, feral barn cats do most of their surviving on their own, I just help feed them. And trap them so they can be transported to have surgery,...

Dear Coyote,
I am writing a letter to you to let you know I have a few things on my mind. I have also taken the time to google you and learn more about you, for two reasons. The first is I am seriously considering you as the new animal I choose this year to be one of my teachers....

Body! You’re amazing!
I love anatomy! The study of the human body is one thing that drew me to a career as a nurse. Thirty-five years ago when I was enrolled as a student of nursing we had an anatomy and physiology book that was almost three inches thick. And I think of all we have learned...