My first journaling course concluded on October 15th. It was bitter sweet. I feel I learned just as much as my students. We journaled about favorite childhood memories, music, and even beautiful pictures. Even though I have journaled for several years, I continue to learn more about this gift of writing. I find that it has many benefits for the mind, body and spirit. To learn more, you may sign up for my journaling course though Harford Community College. What are your experiences with journaling?

Nursing is very dear to my heart. I have been a nurse for nearly ten years. Many patients come to mind as I have cared for many, but nothing compares to taking care of a family member. My husband recently had two brain operations and there were times I was not sure he would survive. I know God kept both of us throughout this ordeal. I truely applaud the nurses who cared for my husband and me during this trial. I have written a song to honor those called to care for others. If you wish to honor someone who cared for you or your loved one with this song go to this link: Share your thoughts about the song and about your experience with a nurse or caregiver.

People have many definitions for the word LOVE. Some say it's a warm feeling in your heart. Others say it's a seed that becomes a rose. The Bible says that love is not jeolous, doesn't envy and it bears all things. I saw an old couple coming out of a store. The husband was rolling his wife in a wheelchair. He helped her get in the van and before he closed the door, he placed a gentle kiss on her cheek. I was so moved by his gesture. I looked at my son and I said,"That is love, when you give to someone who cannot give back. What do you say love is?

Here I go again...building yet another website. I do enjoy creating them. Websites are quite informative. There are many types of websites, entertainment, educational, artistic and more. I plan to put music on my next website. Others recommend I set up a MYSpace! I have not done so at this point. What are your thoughts about MySpace pages. Which is best, the webpage or MySpace page. The debate is still out. I am not sure what I will do. For now, I will stick with the good ole website...what do you think?