Maya Angelou, A Phenomenal Woman It is with great sadness that I learned of Maya Angelou’s death today. As she once said, “Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” I couldn’t agree more with this P-HE-NOMINAL Renaissance woman who was one of the great voices in contemporary literature. In honor of the great… Continue reading Maya Angelou, A Phenomenal Woman
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Maya Angelou Says it Best: You Have Nothing to Prove
Maya Angelou Says it Best Boy oh boy, did I ever need this quote today. As I am embarking on the upcoming release of The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer, I am definitely being tested in the “proof” category. I have found myself sliding back into my “old wiring” that… Continue reading Maya Angelou Says it Best: You Have Nothing to Prove
In Honor of National Nurse's Week – Maya Angelou
In honor of National Nurse’s Week, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite nurse-esque quotes. This one from Maya Angelou is one of my all-time faves – and is certainly transcends nursing and even healthcare for that matter!
Believe Them – Maya Angelou
This is one of my all-time favorite quotes. I heard Oprah say it years ago and it made an enormous impression on me!
2nd Cancerversary
2nd Cancerversary Today, October 15th, marks the 2nd Anniversary of my FBC (f-bomb breast cancer) diagnosis. I can’t believe that I just wrote that. Any of it. The fact that I actually had FBC and the fact that it’s been 2 years since my life changed on a dime. Phew, what a difference two years… Continue reading 2nd Cancerversary
Happy Memorial Day!
You know how much I love a little history and trivia, right? Well, I couldn’t wish you a Happy Memorial Day without giving you a few nuggets about it! Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5th 1868 by General John Logan and was first observed on May 30th of the same year,… Continue reading Happy Memorial Day!
It's All About the Attitude! – Maya Angelou
The Best Part of Life – Maya Angelou
Reboot
As this period of aggressive, daily treatment for breast cancer is coming to an end (Silver Lining), I’m feeling as if a “Reboot” button is about to be pushed….and I don’t yet know what will appear on the screen as a result….
Sid
The quote below from Maya Angelou is one of my all-time faves. People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. I learned this lesson so vividly at the beginning of my nursing career (in the Cardiovascular Unit at an academic medical… Continue reading Sid