We ended 2021 losing America’s Golden Girl, Betty White. We learned today of the loss of a father/friend/mentor to many, as well as, an incredible history maker…Sidney Poitier. Before losing both of them, I lost a dear friend by the name of Ms. Peggy. If you want to learn a little more about her, she… Continue reading “Thank You For Being A Friend…”
Category: Work Chronicles
A Change Is Gonna Come
Having a relationship with Kellie Easton results in me: 1. Being in spaces I didn’t even know existed. 2. Showing up because I know it must be important if Kellie invited me and 3. Never really quite knowing what those spaces entail. Today though…starting early this morning, I was in a space that offered some… Continue reading A Change Is Gonna Come
“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 3
I later learned from the sister and the niece about all she had been dealing with, and how they were in search of someone to make sure she ate when she returned home. In the midst of trying to find someone, the sister said she was going to keep her for the time being. I… Continue reading “Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 3
“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 2
One set of neighbors included a mother and daughter who were memorable for their smiles, calmness and fancy attire. The daughter retired from teaching in New Jersey and returned home to care for her mother. I saw the daughter at Sam’s in 2016. She didn’t recognize me so I had to explain where we met.… Continue reading “Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 2
“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 1
My introduction to the couple who became my best friends…
03.20.2020
Today’s Work Chronicles… Let me follow up my post about gloves with a comment about masks. Really no need to wear them if you’re not going to cover your mouth AND nose. It’s time you smell the same breath we’ve been smelling. My shift started with a delivery from Pizza Hut. Later learned it didn’t… Continue reading 03.20.2020
03.18.2020
Today’s Work Chronicles… Healthcare workers (company AND agency employed)…we can’t turn on each other, and we can’t turn on the residents because we think the family members won’t find out (due to restricted visitation). Residents aren’t who you’re used to: •They are not all old•They are not all incompetent•Many of them will cuss you slap… Continue reading 03.18.2020
03.16.2020 part 2
Today’s Work Chronicles con’t… I spoke too soon… As I was locking up, sister came back and said she would do whatever, i.e. gown, glove, mask, to see her sister. “I gotta see her and she has to see me. If not, she’ll just get weaker and weaker. I can’t have her die on me,… Continue reading 03.16.2020 part 2
03.16.2020
Today’s Work Chronicles… The phones weren’t too bad.•There were still a couple calls clarifying if the no visitor policy was really true•A couple family members didn’t read the sign, so they were shocked when they were told they couldn’t go any further•A husband, who my mother told me was crying over the phone, came with… Continue reading 03.16.2020
03.06.2020
Today’s Work/Virus/Parenting Chronicles… Now that I have your attention, the movie “Just Mercy”, albeit an enlightening and well documented piece of art, let the world know of the injustices happening in Alabama. It’s hard for racists to admit their wrongdoings, so they would rather speed up the process to get rid of evidence of their… Continue reading 03.06.2020