What do you get when you cross a neuroscientist and journalist? You get book that will knock you Out Cold with a fascinating, albeit weird, journey though the science behind hypothermia. The author, and his writing style (as if he is checking in with you throughout the book, like a protective big brother while you’reContinue reading “Out Cold”
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Comicon and The Mall
So, first and foremost I would love to say Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there making it happen in their kids lives! I thought that I would give you guys a quick update on the Comicon adventure… (translated to the “what in the world was that?” adventure)… So anytime you are inundatedContinue reading “Comicon and The Mall”
Hearts Are Like Balloons
Have you ever loved someone so much that their absence leaves a gaping hole in your heart? Where the tears silently leak from your eyes whether you mean for them to or not? Where the pain as your heart tears is physical… And the despair you feel is guttural… The pain feels like it willContinue reading “Hearts Are Like Balloons”
New Boy
This was a 3.5 to 4 stars read for me, so I rounded up! The tragedy of bullying. One day. From the start of the school day until the last bell rings. Osei was changing schools and not for the first time. This was Osei first day at another new school. His diplomat fatherContinue reading “New Boy”
The Stars Are Fire
I must say that one of the best experiences when reading a book is the sensory aspects. The quiet promise in the bookstore. The smell of a new book. The graphic artistry on the cover. The feel of the page as it turns in your hand. This book has AMAZING artistry on the cover andContinue reading “The Stars Are Fire”
Tomorrow’s Friday!
Hey! Have you heard? The weekend’s almost here! Tired from a long, hard week? Are you just ready to say goodbye to this week? Well, fear not! Call everyone you know and tell them it’s almost the weekend! You have almost made it! Just one more day! You can do it! Hang in there! Then you’llContinue reading “Tomorrow’s Friday!”
Friday Funnies!
Well, once again WE HAVE MADE IT!!! It’s Friday… and that makes me wanna dance! I’ve already got my workout on… I know, I wasn’t holding the bar right… sheesh… I’ve been working on my selfie… About those peacocks… I’ve been practicing my warming up for the weekend… I’ve even practiced my workout for Sunday…Continue reading “Friday Funnies!”
Good Enough: Peace in Chaos (a little long, but a lot about me)
Once in a while I try to post something about myself, so that you guys get to know me. Yesterday, after a trying day, I was given the gift of peace despite chaos. Some of you know that my journey has been a long one. Diagnosed with a brain aneurysm after having a few mini strokes atContinue reading “Good Enough: Peace in Chaos (a little long, but a lot about me)”
Nurses Week!
Happy nurses week to all of my fellow nurses out there! Overworked, underpaid, no sleep, and we DEFINITELY don’t get to eat or pee, I know not a one of us would change a thing! Thanks for all the sacrifices, pain, tears and laughter you share everyday! #NURSESROCK! PROUD TO BE AN EMERGENCY AND TRAUMAContinue reading “Nurses Week!”
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
Ravensbruck. Hitler’s “work camp” … for women. At the main camp… 26,700 women taken from their homes… And worked… to death… and they were the lucky ones. Young Dr. Herta Oberheuser, desperate to be equal to her male counterparts, takes a position at Ravensbruck – unaware of what’s in store for her. The horror sheContinue reading “Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly”
Oceans of Books 