Kathleen M. Quinn-Farber
I m 48, a soon-to-be divorced mom of three and am a licensed practical nurse pediatric home care specialist. I ve had a passion for writing all my life.
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highschool grad as well as a degree in practical nursing.I love playing acoustic and electric guitar, and enjoy learning thru reading and documentaries.Interests
writing, music, singing, gardening, camping, reading, geriatric and pediatric nursing, traumatic brain injury and being a momMotto
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Danny Coming to LifeWhen the infection was beaten, it paved the way for the next phase of awakening from coma...the initiation of a lot of movement. -
Faith when Things Seem DarkestFinding the resolve to accept that you perhaps might need to "let go" of someone who is seriously ill, is very difficult. Having blind faith often is all you have left. -
Danny's Struggles with IllnessAfter any traumatic injury some of the biggest threats to survival are nosocomial infections (hospital acquired illnesses.) Coma makes that risk even greater because of the body's complete immobility.
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Danny's First DaysThose first few days after a severe head trauma are grueling, while family and friends can only pray and wait. Everyone is thrown into a strange and horrible new world. -
Danny's AccidentDanny's courageous journey back from tragedy and the acquiring of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) begins. TBI is devastating, not only to the victim, but to the family as well. The road back is scary and full of confusing twists and turns. -
Kiwi: The Many-Splendored FruitUses abound for this colorful and unique fruit -
15 Nutritional Powerhouse Foods That You Shouldn't Do WithoutThese healthy foods taste great, are rich in nutrients, and cut your risk for disease. -
Slashing the Grocery Billdozens of smart ways to get more food for your grocery dollar -
Eighteen Uncommon Uses for the Common RubberbandThere are many uncommon uses for the common rubberband. -
Poptart Monkeys : an Evolving Music SensationPoptart Monkeys bassist James Balogach took time out from his busy spring break schedule in Florida, to tell us alittle more about the band. -
Talking and DrivingIs cell phone use while driving really any more dangerous than any of the other distracting things we do while behind the wheel? -
Funerals and ChildrenShould children of any age be present when loved ones are laid to rest? -
Poptart Monkeys Bassist Leaving BandThe last of the original members of Pennsylvania's very popular east coast touring band is leaving -
Imaginary FriendsSome parents become upset when their children have imaginary friends, but it is really quite natural -
There's Something About SoupThe making of fairytaled stone soup -
Two Years RidingA woman's heartbreak during her husband's relapse from sobriety -
Amazing Animals : CatsThird in a series of animal facts articles
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How to Give a Complete Bed BathMore and more Americans are caring at home for their elderly, disabled, or terminally ill loved ones. One of the most basic parts of this care is the complete bed bath.
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How to Make a Mean Hot Chunky Chili Con CarneThis easy to make chili, requested time and again by family and friends and all who love a hot, chunky chili that eats like a meal, is enough to feed a crowd.
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How Becoming a Grandmother Changed My LifeI'd seemed to have reached a plateau of blissful motherhood...Enter Sarah Marie my grandbaby
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Amazing Animals : BatsThe second in a series of animal facts articles covering animals from A to Z
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Computers and Coming of AgeI resisted the concept of computers in my life for a long time, but as the years of my childrens' education passed by I found technology waits for no one
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Amazing Animals: Armadillothe first animal facts article in a series covering animals from A to Z.
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Job-Seeking: Getting from the Resume to the InterviewYou have put in your resumes and the waiting begins. Why isnt anyone calling?
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Atlantic Citytwo dimensions of one location
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On Our Way to Cape MayThe warm and misty feelings it brings
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Remembrance AssuredIs romance in the cards for this single mom?
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Childhood Choking HazardsEvery parent knows you don't give small children hard candies and peanuts, but there is actually quite a list of dangerous finger foods.
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Visitor in HeavenA message sent from mother to her second lost child; a hope that two lost children find eachother in heaven
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Carbon Monoxide: Silent KillerOne can never be warned enough about this deadly enemy who sneaks silently into our homes
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Death of the DeerWhen I hit a deer late one cold mid-winter night, I felt a need to stay with him until the end. I'll never really know why, but I had to stay until his beautiful life was done.
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Keeping Our Friendships TogetherIt is hard to maintain friendships throughout busy lives, but it can be accomplished with some creativity.
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The Worthlessness of WorryReally think about it...no good can come of worrying. It only ruins today...the only day we have.
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The Obvious Solution to Pet OverpopulationA seemingly simple solution to the problem of too many homeless pets