Facts About Bronchiectasis And What To Do — Bronchiectasis Causes Bronchiectasis is an irreversible disease that is primarily associated with other medical issues. The most common cause of bronchiectasis is acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). I developed this disease because I have systemic lupus erythematosus. …

Disastrous First Marriage — My father was an alcoholic. He was never violent, and most of his drinking was done at a small bar. I knew we didn’t have a lot of money, but I did not realize my father had a drinking problem until I was about 16 years old. He did get…

April Challenge Courtesy of Keeley Schrodery — Spectrum Disorders Are you or do you know someone on the spectrum? What makes them so special? There is such a large range of mental disorders so we probably all know of someone on the spectrum. There can be a wide range of severity with these disorders too. Autism may be the…

Owning A Pet Improves Your Health — Improving Health The above picture was taken after I had an 8-hour back surgery, and I was in rehab. I had been gone for about 2 ½ weeks, and Oscar climbed up on my pillow where he couldn’t get any closer to me. He obviously missed me! I was angry with my…

April Challenge Courtesy of Keeley Schrodery — My Pranking History Today is April Fools day, and when I was growing up we pranked people all the time, which was always fun. When I think of the most fun I had pranking people it was pranking my grandchildren. I haven’t been much of a prankster otherwise. I used to prank my…

One More This or That Challenge — BJ has provided another ToT Breakfast challenge (@theanxiousenthusiast) which you can see here: BJ’s This or That Challenge: Brunch & Bunnies Edition April’s “Easter Breakfast” ToT Challenge will have you salivating for moremedium.com Then, I was challenged a second time by Randy Pulley, here: A Bunch of Brunch & Bunnies BJ’s This or That Challenge: Brunch & Bunnies Edition — Foodmedium.com

Crazy Experiences In My Nursing Career — Working on Surgical Floor As an RN I took care of numerous patients over the years, which includes surgical, heart, ICU patients and home health patients. I never worked on a pediatric floor or in a psych ward. …

March Challenge Courtesy of Keeley Schrodery — Moving Forward “Are you haunted by who you once were?” This is today’s prompt. When I look back at the younger me I see changes along the way, which has resulted in me being happier even when circumstances are tough. …