A Character Study of Florence Nightingale

In 1859, Florence Nightingale was the first to set out guidelines for ethical nursing practice. She wrote: “It may seem a strange principle to enunciate as the very first requirement in a Hospital is to do the sick no harm …”

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(NOTE: It's not a strange principle. It's a sad principle. Some strange people need a guideline expressed in very plain language in the hopes that it pricks their conscience (if they have one) so that they don't take advantage of the sick and do them harm. I do wonder if Ms. Nightingale actually witnessed an incident that compelled her to write down these words.)

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May 12th is International Nurses Day. This special day has been celebrated since 1965. The date was chosen because it is the B-Day (birthday of Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in healthcare and health reform, and the mother of modern nursing. Because of her efforts in the field of nursing, many others did not have to experience their own personal D-Day (day of death).

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I have always been taught to admire and respect this woman, but never really learned very much about her. Decided to collect a few more facts about this remarkable lady and learned two things about her that were news to me.

- Did not know she was a mathematical genius? Although that really comes as no surprise. She was, in fact, a very gifted child and excelled in mathematics and science.

- Did not know she believed that she was called by God? That, too, really comes as no surprise. Most people who defy the norms of their day, particularly women, and determine to set out on a specific path or chart a course despite the objections or opposition or great peril to one's life, to achieve anything, are usually driven by a voice that nobody else can hear except them. They firmly believe that they have been called to their mission or task that they can not be dissuaded because it would violate their conscience, and they would genuinely feel that the failure to respond to the calling would be like a betrayal to mankind.

So here is little Miss Nightingale, born into a family with sufficient financial means to educate her and develop her knowledge, skills, and abilities, and prepare her for her life's work. She grows to womanhood, and there is a sea of humanity outside her door where she can put this real wealth to good use.

Those voices could not be ignored. Not by her anyway.

Honoring the Memory Of:

Florence Nightingale (May 12, 1820 – August 13, 1910)

● Learn more about Florence Nightingale.

Florence Nightingale - Timeline

Florence Nightingale - English Nurse

Florence Nightingale - Biographical Sketch

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Do You Know What a DNR Is and How to Enforce It? (or Easy Ways to Commit Murder)

Do you think that evil people are always trying to devise ways to commit wrongdoing without being punished for it?  I DO!  I have a real problem with people who think life and death are in their hands. Life and death is only within God's power.

I KNOW (WE ALL KNOW) there are many evil people in this world who only refrain from committing murder because they don't want to be in jail. The Bible says people CHOOSE to refrain from committing evil. WHY?  Not because it's right, but because they don't want to suffer the punishment for doing wrong. So!  Don't you think that if there was a “legal” way to commit murder, they'd be all over it!  People can be really creative when they want to eliminate an “inconvenient” population.  Life ~ your life, my life, our life ~ is not a game for others to play with!

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I read in an article that there is a push to legalize euthanasia on a global scale. Oh my!  So anybody in the whole wide world can commit murder?

• My Thoughts About Euthanasia, Abortions, and Botched Executions

After reading the article about the push for euthanasia, I stumbled upon a post on social media about another easy way to commit murder via “DNR”. That means “Do Not Resuscitate”. Evidently, you can sign a “legal” form that will authorize people to let you die rather than attempt to do CPR, etc.

Several people were in favor of and willing to push for the DNR justifying it by saying it's their wish, etc.  When I read the post about DNR, these thoughts popped into my head:

Why does nobody ever realize that such "legalities" are just giving someone else a Get out of Jail Free card?  

Hhmmm?? This would make a great script for a movie or TV show. "EZ way to get away with murder." Reminds me of the movie "Coma". People conveniently went into a coma and never came out. The people didn't authorize the doctors to put them into a coma.

• So! Let's just hypothesize. WHAT IF the person did not write or authorize their DNR?

How do you prove it? How do you know a family or friend isn't just trying to conveniently get rid of them?

• It's easy to falsify all kinds of documents. People use fake IDs. Business records get used to cover up dirty money. I'm just saying. Why not fabricate a DNR? It's probably easy to do.

Since a dead person can't talk, somebody who is living needs to ask these questions. I will repeat myself. There are many evil people in this world who would jump at the chance to easily eliminate somebody who has become an "inconvenience" to them.

What Is a DNR Order, and Should You Get One? - The New York Times

As the world continues to turn, I just found out that in California, there is a LAW called End of Life Options Act (EOLA). WOW! Another easy way to commit murder. The "E" in EOLA stands for euthanasia.  There is just no limit to an evil person's imagination, is there?  

In EOLA, there is no "legal requirement" for the patient to notify family members or others about their decision to use the Act. However, it’s often encouraged to discuss the decision with loved ones.  Yeah but ... since there is no "legal requirement", if they did "discuss the decision to use the Act" with someone, what's to stop that person from devising a way to get rid of their "loved ones".  There is no legal requirement to keep a record of the fact that there was ever even a discussion, that gave the evil person the idea of how to get rid of them!  Just saying.

By the way, California is NOT the only US state that has a law like this.  And there are all kinds of euphemisms for "murder".  "End of Life Option". "Death with Dignity".  "Mercy Killing".  "Assisted Suicide". "Dr. Kevorkian is My Friend".

What do assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia mean and what is the law?

Yes I know, I have a devious mind and think of crazy stuff all the time. But am I the only one who has these kinds of thoughts?

Are You Ready to Trust Dr. AI? (My Answer to This Question)

Kshitija(KJ) Gupte published an article via Medium.com titled "Are we ready to put our health in the hands of Dr. AI?". It is an excellent read. After reading I left a few comments.  When it comes to the use of AI by members of the healthcare profession, almost everybody has thoughts about this topic.  My thoughts shared at the article are also published below.  I would like my comments with my JDV blog visitors, who don't visit the Medium platform. 

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I don't have any problem with "Dr. AI". The technology is not the problem. The misuse and abuse of technology is the problem.

And who can misuse and abuse technology? HUMANS!

So it all boils down to whether or not people in the healthcare profession have ethics and morals, mercy and compassion ... i.e. humanity.

Because all the technology in the world can't replace the mind of a person who is dishonest and has no integrity. Whether they use AI or not, you're putting your health in their hands.

The thing is ... you can't always spot a doctor who is disguised as “Dr. Death”, who is misdiagnosing you intentionally, to make merchandise out of you.

Several years ago, I lived in a US city where there was an article in the newspaper about doctors who were deliberately misdiagnosing patients, making them sicker, and then re-diagnosing them (after their condition had worsened) so that they could continue to treat them for a longer period of time. Why cure your patient on their first visit, when you can keep them coming back over and over again? Disgusting isn't it? Sad, but true.

Artificial intelligence is just a tool to be used in conjunction with human intelligence.

But nobody has figured out how to program the intelligence of a person to be a DECENT HUMAN BEING!!

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Health and Honey

Health and Honey.  As I am not a qualified medical professional, this post will be short and sweet.  Just sharing general health information I discovered that is beneficial to me.  Perhaps you will benefit from it also.

Most people know you can stay healthy with honey. Most people may or may not know that all honey is not the same. I didn’t know it. Then I learned about manuka honey. It's from New Zealand. It's so good they use it in hospitals as a skin healing treatment for burn patients. That's amazing! Manuka honey is like olive oil. Be careful! Some products are not genuine and are not what they claim to be.

• How to properly use manuka honey (and where to find it) – NaturalNews.com 

• Personal Care: Manuka Honey for the Skin  

***NOTE: You can also use manuka honey for cooking.

4 Ways to Cook with Manuka Honey - My Recipes ~ 

15 Best Manuka Honey Recipes That You Need to Try – Happy Body Formula

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Plant Profile: Eucalyptus | Crooked Bear Creek Organic Herbs (Reblog)

Although the eucalyptus tree is indigenous to Australia, it has been successfully cultivated in several other countries. It grows fast and it grows big and tall. Some can grow up to two hundred fifty feet. This tree's eco-friendly environmental benefits and proven medicinal uses are phenomenal. 

In Guatemala, the trees were planted to “complete reclamation of water bogged malarial swamps”. 

It has many herbal remedies and its commercial use is well known as it is a key ingredient in an over-the-counter product that has been around more than half a century. Vicks Vapo Rub. Oh yes! How could we breathe without it?

More fun facts about this tree?

• Also known as “Tasmania blue gum” and a sub-species is known as “Maiden’s gum”.


• It is “a popular tree for cultivation and reforestation efforts”. The tree can adapt to local conditions wherever it is planted in just a few generations.


• “Australian aborigines traditionally used various herbal remedies made from different parts of the Eucalyptus to treat fevers and all kinds of infections.”


• Eucalyptus is an essential oil and can be used internally and externally.

(P.S. If you're reading this on a Tuesday, then Happy Tree Tuesday!)

Check info references and other related links to learn more about this natural wonder.

Plant Profile: Eucalyptus {Eucalyptus globulus} | Crooked Bear Creek Organic Herbs (Reblog)

Psychology, the Zodiac and Dominant Personality Traits

Do you like quizzes? Like those personality quizzes geared at enlightening you as to the kind of person you really are.


I like taking those kinds of quizzes. Strictly for amusement. Not to explore myself inner self and learn new things about me, because having spent 6 decades on this planet, if I haven't figured out who I am by now, I might as well stop wasting time and put that “project” on the shelf. It's never going to get done!

Below are some fun links.

• What Are Your 6 Dominant Personality Traits According To Your Zodiac?

• I Bet We Can Correctly Guess Your Zodiac Sign With This Quiz!

You can save the link and take the quiz later when you're bored and need a distraction.


I haven't gotten around to taking the quiz yet because:


(A) No fun time! I have been very busy with my work at home projects; and haven't had a minute to become bored. By the end of the day, I'm worn out and I watch something on TV or online, that requires no effort and will make me weary enough to wind down and fall asleep.


(B) Another reason is that the quiz is based on the Zodiac and if I'm being honest, I don't have any faith in the Zodiac. I'm supposed to a Sagittarius and even though this article found at another site ~ "7 Best Sagittarius Traits" ~ describes my personality traits to a "T" … I say that was just a lucky guess!


(C) According to Dr. Abraham Maslow (1908 – 1970), who was a psychologist: “Self-actualization, in psychology, is the process of understanding oneself and developing one's capacities and talents. It is the ability to realize fully one's potential.” (Quote source: Create Your Own Rainbow and Own It! ) I agree with Maslow on this point; and I am convinced that the position of the stars at the date and time of a person's birth can not prevent an individual from developing their own unique personality.


(D) Finally, I already know what my 6 dominant personality traits are: prayerful, patient, persistent, persevering, passionate, prayerful.


The “prayer” trait is repeated twice – at the beginning and at the end. A double portion of this trait is necessary to help me develop and maintain the other 4 traits.


How about you?
Do you know what your dominant personality traits are?



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NOTE: Content first appeared at LiteracyBase, April 15, 2017.

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You're So Old! Must Be Time for You to Die.

When I was a child I heard a man utter what he said was an old Irish proverb. "You begin to die the moment you're born."  While there is truth in that proverb it seems morbid to view the precious gift of life in that manner.  Don't you think so?

There are so many interesting weird and strange questions people ask when it comes to life and death. Questions that I would never think to ask. Here's an example.

Whendo you know you're old enough to die?

Considering that death does not discriminate. Considering that the good die young, the unborn die, and anyone who is living knows that one day they will die … why would you ask that question? As if death and old age are inextricably connected and when you reach a certain age YOU NEED TO DECIDE that's it's time to die.

Amanda Jones was 109 when she voted in the presidential election that resulted in Barack Obama becoming POTUS (President of the United States). Imagine if when she reached age 108 that she decided it was time for her to die. She died one year later, after the election, at the age of 110.

♦ Amanda Jones' life touched three centuries, during which she worked as a maid and a stay-at-home mother of 10 with deep religious faith, Baker said. Jones had voted actively for more than 70 years, even when it meant picking cotton to save money to pay a poll tax. ~ Source

Reports of her death indicate that Ms. Jones passed away peacefully in her sleep.

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Barbara Ehrenreich, is a woman who holds a PhD in cellular immunology and who decided when she was in her 70s that she was old enough to die. She was interviewed by Lucy Rock and the article was published in The Guardian. As of the date of this short post, she is still alive. Ms. Ehrenreich thinks that "there’s an age at which death no longer requires much explanation". Based on her research, she advises not to bother visiting doctors who recommend medical tests, treatments or preventative medicine, etc. as if they can do anything that will prolong your life. My understanding of what Doctor Ehrenreich is advising that it is likely that many doctors are just making merchandise out of you.

I do have to say that I agree with her about her research leading her to the conclusion that the US health and wellness industry generates billions of dollars. I have always thought and said "Healthcare is Big Business."

But I should also say that Ms. Ehrenreich was diagnosed with breast cancer. Some may feel it's a material or relevant fact and not to mention it would be a significant omission.

At first, I thought the question was odd ~ "When do you know you're old enough to die?" ~ but in the end, after reading the interview where she expressed her thoughts and views, I agree with her advice.

Do you agree with Ms. Ehrenreich?

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REFERENCES:

Rock, Lucy. "When Do You Know You're Old Enough to Die? Barbara Ehrenreich Has Some Answers. ~ The Guardian", Guardian News and Media, 7 Apr. 2018, www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/07/barbara-ehrenreich-natural-causes-book-old-enough-to-die.

Gardner, Geoffrey. "109-Year-Old Daughter of Slave Votes Obama. ~ NPR", National Public Radio, Inc., 31 Oct. 2008, www.npr.org/sections/newsandviews/2008/10/109yearold_daughter_of_slave_v.html.

"Slave's Daughter Who Voted for Barack Obama Dies Aged 110. ~ The Telegraph", Telegraph Media Group, 19 Dec. 2008, www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/3853793/Slaves-daughter-who-voted-for-Barack-Obama-dies-aged-110.html.

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