As we all know, this time of year is when we reflect on all the things, we are grateful and thankful for. As I sit here and think about this year, I realize despite all the challenges 2020 has brought, both personally and professionally, I have an abundance to be...
Happy almost November, one of my favorite months of the year for a few reasons. First, I LOVE the thanksgiving holiday…. the food, spending time with my family and starting my Christmas decorating. Second, November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and...
As a survivor of Fingernail Melanoma, (12 years in remission, woot!!), I am now at a higher risk of developing skin Melanoma. After my surgery, my dermatologist recommended I use Neutrogena 100% SPF multiple times a day for life. So, of course, I stockpiled the...
I have worked for the past 37 years as an RN specializing in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease in various settings. During this time, I have had the opportunity to start a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, work as a telephonic Diabetes Educator, become...
Fall has arrived and the kids are back to school, in some form or another. I know many of you are facing challenging and trying to figure out how to make it all work. I know my kids are doing the same. My son decided that his three school aged children will be...
It is here, my favorite season and one of the reasons I still live in New England! Fall brings cool, crisp, sweater weather, beautiful foliage, apple picking, sitting by the fireplace, hiking and of course cooking. My secret passion besides being an educator is...
