Nathaniel Hawthorne once said that easy reading is damn hard writing.

In a world so rife with vulgarity, with brutality and violence, love exists. I’m grateful to know that it exists.

In order to be a mentor, and an effective one, one must care. You must care. You don't have to know how many square miles are in Idaho, you don't need to know what is the chemical makeup of chemistry, or of blood or water. Know what you know and care about the person, care about what you know and care about the person you're sharing with.

When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.

Be present in all things and thankful for all things.

As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may not remember your name but they will never forget the way you made them feel.

Human beings are more alike than unalike, and what is true anywhere is true everywhere, yet I encourage travel to as many destinations as possible for the sake of education as well as pleasure.