Juxtapose

I love Mark's new job. I love that he comes home every night and isn't working late hours two or three days a week like he was before. I love being home when he comes home and I love how he humors me and goes to bed an an unearthily early hour with me s… more »

I left for work at 5AM yesterday morning and worked a double, getting home at 1AM this morning. Mark, in his glorious way of awesomeness, welcomed me at the door with a single rose and a bag of Burger King. Two Whoppers and fries to share. I love that m… more »

A patient peed on my right shoe today. Those shoes have been places, man. They sweated it out in Honduras over miles of dusty trails and swung from my backpack, drying in the sun, when they were so stinky from the heat that I had to swap them ou… more »

Read your blog comment for your post about how we never say anything good about nursing. :) more »

When his shrunken little wife hobbled into the room with her walker and XXS pink sweater, my infinitely crusty, cranky, curmudgeony patient showed me a rare moment of sweetness when he announced that it was only one month until their 71st anniversary.… more »

As you can see from the picture below, I let it get a little crazy up in here over the weekend. Totally. Portland, Maine is gorgeous even in the rain, really. Or maybe I just enjoy good company and staying at cheesy Howard Johnsons. I can't say enou… more »

Sometimes I overwhelm even myself. Believe it, homes. more »