“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali Another year has passed and as we move out of 2025 and into 2026, many of us start the year by making a New Year’s resolution. It could be anything from quitting smoking to losing weight. We see the new year as our desire to create a newContinue reading “Dignity: New Year New You 2026 “
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Dignity: One Band One Sound
Dr. Lee:I asked Mr. Miles why his roommate was late, he says he guesses he overslept. I asked, “Why didn’t you wake him?” and he says he is not his mother. Section leaders, what is our concept? Section Leaders:One band, one sound! Dr. Lee:One band, one sound. When one of us is late, we areContinue reading “Dignity: One Band One Sound “
Dignity: In Life and Death
This is a sad week for my family. My father passed this week. It has been almost 2 years since my mother and the love of his life passed on December 10, 2023. I am happy that they will be together, I am joyful that he no longer has pain, but sad that he is no longer here with us. WayneContinue reading “Dignity: In Life and Death “
Dignity: Veteran’s Day
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, we celebrated Veteran’s Day. It is the day we honor all those who have served or currently serve in the U.S. Military. It is a day we set aside to say, “Thank you for your service.” Veteran’s Day is one of those days I take a moment to thank thoseContinue reading “Dignity: Veteran’s Day “
Dignity: There is Beauty in What was Thought to be Broken
“Finding beauty in a broken world is creating beauty in the world we find.” Terry Tempest Williams I am dedicating this post today to all those who serve rural communities. This week I attended one of the best conferences in my thirty years in health care. The New England Rural Health Conference in Groton, Connecticut.Continue reading “Dignity: There is Beauty in What was Thought to be Broken “
Dignity: “The Anchor Holds in Spite of the Storm” Ray Boltz
“Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think. So, start each day by thinking of all the things you have to be thankful for. Your future will depend very largely on the thoughts you think today. So, think thoughts of hope and confidence andContinue reading “Dignity: “The Anchor Holds in Spite of the Storm” Ray Boltz “
Dignity: My Outlook on Life
Someone asked me once about my outlook on life. I had to think about that for a moment. I think the answer to that question can be dictated by how you feel in the moment and if that is the case, then our responses will cover an array of emotions. In this instance I think theContinue reading “Dignity: My Outlook on Life”
Dignity: Conversations
On October 1, 2025, I had the honor of speaking to the soon to be graduating nursing class at Berkshire Community College (BCC). It has been an honor for me to be invited to speak to our future nurses over the last 3 years. It is an opportunity to give back to an institution thatContinue reading “Dignity: Conversations “
Dignity: Impacting the Lives of Others
“A life isn’t significant except for its impact on others’ lives.” Jackie Robinson When you ask someone who Jackie Robinson was, they will most likely tell you he was the first Black man to play major league baseball. This is a fact. But for me it was the journey he had to take to overcomeContinue reading “Dignity: Impacting the Lives of Others”
Dignity: Finding My Self-Worth
On my ride to work I began thinking back to when I was young growing up in Boston. I am not sure what triggered these memories, but it was a reminder of where I have been and how far I have come. I believe these memories help me to understand why I am the person IContinue reading “Dignity: Finding My Self-Worth “
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