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Archive for the ‘Life Missives’ Category

hospice at home

What It Is Like Working For Hospice?

I worked eight years for hospice, as a home social worker visiting dying patients and families in their homes. Interesting would not be a word to describe what I did, but life changing would fit the bill. Hospice has a mission statement, organizational chart, department heads, a budget, and a board of directors. They receive [...]

Americans And Japanese Prepare For Mother Nature Differently

The earthquake and tsunami, which destroyed Japan is over, but the threat from the nuclear power plants is on going. Radiation is leaking, putting thousands in danger, and causing massive evacuations. The Japanese government and other countries are doing everything possible to assist the citizens, but it will take years to repair the destruction caused [...]

The Backyard Mechanic Will Soon Be Gone

When I saw the oil, appear on my garage floor it was time to visit my mechanic, Jerry. He is the only person for the past fifteen years who has worked on my car – because he is honest, guarantees his work, and has become my friend. Growing up, mechanics like Jerry worked out of [...]

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