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Haiti Earthquake – January 12, 2010

I recall the images that came across my television after the 2010 Haitian earthquake. The country was yet again devastated after another natural disaster. This time it was a magnitude 7.0 earthquake and approximately 54 subsequent aftershocks that would bring an already dysfunctional country to its knees. The quake affected 3 million people and killed … Continue reading Haiti Earthquake – January 12, 2010

Family Roles

End of life is something that I have had experience with over the last several years through my volunteer work with Dream Foundation. Dream Foundation is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to adults who are terminally ill.  One aspect of my work is making floral deliveries to terminally ill patients on hospice, at local … Continue reading Family Roles

It’s a Mixed Bag

Interestingly enough, last week my husband witnessed someone getting beaten and robbed in broad daylight while getting our car serviced. Without giving it a second thought, he sprang into action and tackled the guy. He was able to hold the guy down long enough until police arrived and arrested the guy. He was hurt as … Continue reading It’s a Mixed Bag

So far…

I love the new technology and the interactive learning, but I am not as tech saavy as some of the other students so this may take me a bit to master. Also, I am a pretty private person so this idea of having a digital identity out on the web is a bit unnerving. We … Continue reading So far…