Nurse Theresa Brown wrote another post for the New York Times‘ Well blog, where she chronicles one of the worst days she has ever had. It has given me some much needed perspective…remind me to never complain about the little things ever again!
Theresa Brown visited our offices today with her wonderful family—her husband Arthur and her three children (Conrad, 12; Miranda and Sophia, 9). Theresa, who writes regularly for the New York Times about her work as an oncology nurse, has just finished her manuscript for CRITICAL CARE: A NURSE’S FIRST YEAR, which we’ll publish next May, 2010.
“It was a hard day at work” will never sound the same after reading another one of Theresa Brown’s moving pieces in the New York Times about her work as a critical care nurse. We will be publishing Theresa’s extraordinary book about nursing, Critical Care, next June.
Since photos of Michelle Obama in sleeveless J. Crew started popping up, women across America have been doing bicep curls at their desks. And let’s be honest…how many of you seriously considered starting a vegetable garden when Mrs. Obama dug her own at the White House? Mrs. Obama has made some clear, strong statements that have resonated across the nation, becoming the perfect spokeswoman for a better America. But Amanda Hesser thinks something is missing. Check out her op-ed from the New York Times, and see what she has to say to “The Commander in Chef.”
A few weeks ago Theresa Brown wrote a moving story about one of her cancer patients undergoing a difficult stem cell transplant. Considering how risky the procedures can be, opting for treatment can be a tough decision.
I compare his choice with deciding whether to jump from a burning building. Staying in the building means certain death. But if you jump, you might break both legs and take months to heal or sustain injuries serious enough that the complications eventually kill you. But you would be alive when you hit the ground. Maybe it will only buy you a few more rough years. But you might just walk away and live.
When it comes down to cancer patients making the choice, a few decide to stay in the building. They opt for the quicker, surer death of cancer. Others, for different reasons, don’t have the option of a transplant. But even knowing the risks, I’m pretty sure I would make the leap, endure the free-fall, feel the impact, and hope to be one of the lucky ones who survives to walk back into the life that is waiting for me.
This week, Theresa’s post on The New York Times Well blog is a touching tribute to a man who took that jump.
Theresa Brown wrote yet another moving post for The New York Times Well blog. This time she explains how nurses deal with grief on the job, with a little help from Charlie Brown.
Make sure you catch Theresa Brown’s latest post on the New York Times Well blog. She writes a touching story on a family’s acceptance of the death of a loved one, asking the question, “What does it mean to be ‘ready’ to die?”
Desperate parents of organizationally challenged children will find relief with Marcella Moran's great tips.
I acquired my first HarperStudio book last week: ORGANIZING THE DISORGANIZED CHILD by Marcella Moran and Dr. Martin Kutscher.
As the mother of a highly (HIGHLY!) disorganized child, this book is near and dear to my heart. We’re hoping to get it out before school starts next year.
Marcella’s a study coach (not to be confused with a tutor). She teaches organizational skills. I say she’s like a “Child Whisperer.” (Full disclosure: Dr. Kutscher is my son’s doctor and he recommended Marcella to me. My son would not have survived the last school year without them.)
Here’s a sample tip:
Get rid of the mountains of papers from the backpack with a portable open top file container from Staples. Ask your child what color they see each subject. If math is red, take 2 red file folders and a hanging folder and label them: one for tests and quizzes and the other for homework/class notes. Store them in the open top file container and you’ll never have to wonder where that old test is, especially during midterms and finals.
We’re going to start a blog for Marcella and Dr. Kutscher soon so they can give tips as the school year goes along and answer questions.
To be continued…..
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