Author Archives: Lisa
What’s Your Song?
Joe and I were high school sweethearts and he and I laughed hard and often, all through high school. At just 17, I had fallen head over heels for him, with his soft, unbuttoned flannel shirt, always layered over a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1990s, 19980s, couple's song, follow you follow me, wedding song
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Don’t Name the Caterpillars
Around noon on Thursday, I received an urgent plea via email. The Gloucester County Butterfly House had so many Black Swallowtail caterpillars thriving that they were running out of food for them. Black Swallowtails, like most caterpillars, are incredibly fussy … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Swallowtails, butterflies, Monarchs, native pollinators, nature
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Great Christmas Expectations
A couple of Decembers ago, Joe and I were waiting in a long line at the Fellowship Community Church, to see their giant outdoor Christmas Nativity. Unlike most church-run Nativities, which involve a few farm animals, and assorted church members … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, christmas stress, expectations, family, holiday stress, mindfulness, stress management
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Stress Relief and the Sheep Barn
After a stressful day at work, I sometimes need to unwind and turn off my brain. Netflix helps, of course, and a couple of glasses of wine helps even more, but nothing compares to the Sheep Barn. The Sheep Barn … Continue reading
It is better to have loved and lost…..
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr.Seuss__________________________________________________________________ Three of us had entered the emergency department at the University of Pennsylvania’s Ryan Veterinary Hospital early that morning, but when we walked out at 5:30 pm, there were … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, family, fur babies, grief, healing, losing a pet, love, pets, rescue dog
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Be a Patriot – Wear a Mask!
COVID-19 has wrecked havoc on my way of life. In the past four months, I have barely seen my family, and when I have, it has been with the most careful social distancing protocols in place. I have had no … Continue reading
Quarantine Haircut
“I trust you,” Joe said. “You have no reason to trust me on this,” I replied, and meant it. “But I do trust you, babe,” Joe went on. “Honestly, please stop saying that you trust me,” I said. I took … Continue reading
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Tagged corona virus, COVID-19, essential workers, pandemic, quarantine, quarantine haircut, Salon Brigette, stay at home, trust
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Protecting My House
Today was the first day that every single patient was required to wear a mask or facial covering in my office. If they arrived without a mask, one was provided, and they were instructed to wear it throughout their visit. … Continue reading
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Tagged community, corona, COVID-19, essential workers, front line, healthcare, masks, pandemic, PPE, social distancing, virus
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Not Another Normal Day at Work
The checker at the Acme was aggressively moving my groceries across the laser scanner, his lips pursed and a look on his face that I could not quite place. I watched him work, grabbing food items from the belt and … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, COVID-19, essential workers, social distancing, stress, stress management, virus
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For the Love of Pete, Tip Your Waitresses!
The patient’s husband was acting crazy. In the medical office waiting room, it was clear that the doctors were running behind. The lobby was chock full of patients, some accompanied by husbands, wives, parents, kids, or in this case, one … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, anger management, integrity, respect, tip your waitresses
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