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The Royal Baby and Dixon Has Two Moms…
Well, Casey and Shayne are no different than the millions of others who were, well, mildly interested in the birth of the Royal Baby. It’s old news now, but Shayne couldn’t help but wonder how it feels to be born and immediately have money, a job, a title and lots of attention. But all is not lost for Shayne and his family! Here’s a hint from the our show coming up:
“Casey, it must be nice to be born and already have money and a job. No resume, no experience—just a bloodline. On another note our family had some good news at the same time—but of course it wasn’t front-page news.”
Casey: “Oh, what’s that Shayne”?
Shayne: “Casey, on the very same day the Royal Baby was born, my niece in Oklahoma, Karla Sue Mason, had a bouncing baby girl, weighing 10 pounds and 8 ounces.”
Casey: “Does she have a job yet? Maybe she could follow in your footsteps and be a nurse? What did they name her?”
Shayne: “Dixon”
Casey: “Oh that’s a—well, an interesting name. Dixon Mason? Lovely—she could almost join the ranks of Blanket Jackson, North West, and Moon Unit Zappa. Well we wish both babies and their moms and dads well.”
Shayne: “Dixon has two moms. I just wanted to say that. Modern family, Casey, modern family!”
Victory for Nurses in Northern California!
…AND a victory for nurses across the country!
Last week, a federal administrative law judge with the National Labor Relations Board handed nurses a victory, finding Sutter Bay East Hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area engaged in illegal “unfair labor practices” when it unilaterally cut paid sick leave and eliminated all paid healthcare coverage for RNs who work less than 30 hours per week, affecting hundreds of nurses and their families. Read More.
Network Chiropractor: Interview With Dr. David Potter
http://vimeo.com/channels/medicaltips/13398340 Dr. David Potter of Network Chiropractic in Somerset, NJ uses Network Spinal Analysis in conjunction with traditional chiropractic care to treat your body, mind and spirit. Dr. Potter is a life force doctor….using the practice of Chi. When the relationship inside the body breaks down, the […]
Goodness, Gracious Me
Sigh. Saw myself nearly naked in a full-length mirror today. Chemo tiredness has not been kind to my body. I’m so misshapen. I never considered myself narcissistic, but I miss the strength and form of my former body. I was in this viewing predicament because […]
When Supplements Become Dangerous!
When supplements go bad…oh my!! How many people take some kind of vitamin or supplements? You want to feel better and stay healthy right? For example, St. John’s Wort is supposed to help decrease anxiety, and improve your mood…But it interacts with many prescribed medications. About ½ of […]
REWIND! “Myth-ectomy.” Technology Without Common Sense? Homecare on Wheels. Mentors. Secret Smoker.
Myth-ectomy. It’s coming! Congress tried to stop it thirty-seven times! The Affordable Care Act is on track and headed for the station and you need to know the FACTS. Regardless of your political persuasion, the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) is a reality and it is […]
Accolades for the National Nurses United, and Director RoseAnn DeMoro
Thank you Nurse Talk listeners so much for making your voices heard and voting! As many of you know, each year, Modern Healthcare conducts a poll requesting votes for the most powerful leaders in our healthcare economy. On behalf of the NNU, I’m honored to have made the list for […]
The Tissue Paper Diet
Have you heard about the tissue paper diet? You haven’t, well, let me fill you in. Last May, Kirstie Clements, the editor of Vogue Australia was fired after 13 years in the top seat! Needless to say she was not happy. She decided to lift […]
The YouToons Get Ready for Obamacare: Health Insurance Changes Coming Your Way
2014 is just around the corner, and the Affordable Care Act is about to come out in FULL FORCE. Kaiser really breaks it down with this video: ObamaCare 101. Who gets what and how?
The Boys in Angio
Hello everyone, I weigh 113.5 pounds! Just received my chemo to start Cycle 10 of Consolidation II. This is the last round, and then hereafter it is Maintenance. So what’s Maintenance? Basically, it’s the core of Consolidation II, with less, much less, steroids. Hopefully this […]