Luisa A. Igloria posted: " The dictionary explains: not all pauses are preludes to a tapering off or an end. And pauses are not always instances of hesitation. Some pauses are brief stops on the way to an intended destination— the stop simply provides some kind of rest, r" Via Negativa
The dictionary explains: not all pauses are preludes to a tapering off or an end. And pauses are not always instances of hesitation. Some pauses are brief stops on the way to an intended destination— the stop simply provides some kind of rest, relief; a chance to refuel, after which the action that came before the pause comes into play again. Regular traffic pauses to let a funeral cortège through: hearse after hearse after hearse, seemingly without end.
georgenhs posted: " PRACTICAL NURSES GRADUATE — At an assembly held at the Norwood High School auditorium last Monday, the graduates of the Henry O. Peabody School of Practical Nursing were given their certificates. The graduates are, seated, left to right: Kathryn Barrett," Norwood Historical Society
PRACTICAL NURSES GRADUATE — At an assembly held at the Norwood High School auditorium last Monday, the graduates of the Henry O. Peabody School of Practical Nursing were given their certificates. The graduates are, seated, left to right: Kathryn Barrett, Carol Beaudette, Mary Ellen Coburn, Carol Fuller, and Charlotte Geyer. Standing, left to right: Diane Korejwa, Nancy Mason, Mary McNabb, Janice Morse, Patricia Sears, and Beverly Wakefield.
Practical Nurse Students Are Awarded Certificates
Members of the eighth class of Practical Nurse Students of the Henry O. Peabody School were awarded the school pin and graduation certificates at an assembly held last week at the Lincoln D. Lynch Auditorium. Formal graduation will be held in April when the next class will complete its educational program.
Dr. Philip O. Coakley, Superintendent of Schools, presented the letters of certification and Miss Eleanor Murphy, R.N., pinned the graduates. Miss Carol Fuller represented her classmates in delivering the graduation address Miss Fuller also received the award for general excellence from Miss Grace Beverly of the Women's Community Committee. It was a distinct pleasure for Miss Beverly since Miss Fuller was formerly a pupil of hers at the Balch School.
Miss Mary McNabb received the award for progress in the clinical area from Mrs Margaret Doherty, president of the Practical Nursing Alumnae Association.
The graduating class presented the senior students with their new caps bearing a blue band signifying their advancement in the nursing program.
Mrs. Sally Kodzis, R.N., led the graduates in the recitation of the Nightingale Pledge concluding the graduation assembly.
Members of the graduating class include Miss Kathryn Barrett, Millis; Miss Carol Beaudette, Franklin; Miss Mary Ellen Coburn, East Walpole; Miss Carol Fuller, Norwood; Miss Charlotte Geyer, Millis; Miss Dianne Korejwa, Dedham; Miss Nancy Mason, Franklin; Miss Mary McNabb, Foxboro; Miss Janice Morse, North Easton; Miss Patricia Sears, Walpole, and Miss Beverly Wakefield, Millis.
Ten of the graduates will be employed at the Norwood Hospital and one at the Faulkner Hospital.
The alumnae now total seventy-two graduates. The majority are employed in hospitals but others are aiding the nursing shortage in nursing homes, physician's offices, home nursing, visiting nurse work and research. . Information concerning the Practical Nurse Program may be obtained through Miss Eleanor Murphy, R.N. Director of the Practical Nursing Program, Henry O. Peabody School.
(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
Matt Forrest Esenwine posted: " Have I been bringing you these insights and revelations for 11 years now? Indeed, it appears I have! As you may know, I'm the official PA announcer for the local state fair and each year I learn something new or am reminded of a truth somehow. And" Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme
Have I been bringing you these insights and revelations for 11 years now? Indeed, it appears I have!
As you may know, I'm the official PA announcer for the local state fair and each year I learn something new or am reminded of a truth somehow. And I share what I learn here at the ol' Triple-R.
Partial conversations can be surprising. I don't try to listen in on others' conversations, but invariably you're going to hear bits and pieces as you make your way around the fairgrounds. In once case, I heard a man say to his friend, "I'm telling you, this is all happening for a reason!" At first I thought he was talking about prophecy or the End Times, watching all the pieces fall into place as we await the demise of our planet and culture and the installation of a New World Order by the Illuminati. But then he added, "I told him to go to the doctor, but he didn't listen." Oh, that's what he meant.
There are grass-carrying wasps known as..."grass-carrying wasps." I was in the grandstand tower getting ready for the demolition derby when I noticed this little guy. I had never seen a wasp or hornet carrying around a long blade of grass before, nor has I ever seen one sneak down a hole with said grass. Apparently, they're a thing!
3. I know who I won't be voting for. There are actually plenty of folks I know I won't be voting for in the presidential primary - but one name tops the list. The fair has a strict no-politicking rule, insofar as candidates for any positions are not allowed to campaign on the fairgrounds. However, Vivek Ramaswamy's committee paid the fair to be a vendor for two hours, to allow his supporters an opportunity to meet him and ask questions, etc. Which is fine - except for the fact that within minutes of the event beginning, I suddenly had no ability to make announcements over the PA system because my microphone stopped working - and HIS voice began booming across the loudspeakers, through the fairgrounds. Why? Because his sound tech guy hacked our wireless mic frequency! Didn't tell anyone, didn't ask anyone - just went ahead and basically hijacked our sound system. Who does that?? Our audio engineers had no idea what was going on until they figured out what he had done - and then had to re-configure the wireless receiver in order to allow me to continue making my announcements. Not impressed.
4. I saw the World's Saddest Sign. If you're wondering what "Bacon Steak" is, be sure to check out last year's post.
5. Girls rock at demo derbies. Well, this I already knew - but it was great watching a 14-year-old girl win the youth driver division of our annual demolition derby. She was the only girl in a predominantly male-centric event and came away with a big handful of prize money and a trophy!
6. The Tilt-A-Whirl has been around for nearly 100 years. Who knew??
For today's poem, I was going to post an original poem but decided instead to share this, from A Prairie Home Companion:
State Fair Sonnet
I've been to this State Fair about every year Since I was a kid and watched the walleyes In the tank, bought a Veg-a-Matic, felt the sheer drop of the ferris wheel, ate the deep fries, the corndogs, rode the Sky-Ride...
This weekend - tomorrow, Dec. 2, to be precise - it's the Warner (NH) HomeTown Holiday Celebration, an annual downtown event that includes caroling, artists and artisans, local authors, food, a farmers' market, crafts, and more! Inside the Warner Town Hall is the Festival of Trees, plus a Gingerbread Man play and Photos with Santa at 2pm. AND...guess who's going to be at the bookstore! .
If you're in New Hampshire this Saturday (tomorrow) I hope you'll stop by our local indie bookstore!
Thanks for visiting today! If you're looking for more poetry, stop by Anastasia's blog Small Poems for today's complete Poetry Friday roundup where she celebrates a first snow - and a first sale!
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