We're published.

Yes. We're published-Mary and I. A chapter I worked on for this nursing textbook was published. To those not in nursing, it isn't particularly interesting reading but I am proud. And so is Mary. I couldn't have done it without her!

Chapter 24 , page 536-548; Using Nursing Research in Practice

Here's the official citation:

Mackenburg-Mohn, M. (2009). Using Nursing Research in Practice. In J. A. Zerwekh, and J. C. Claborn, Nursing Today: Trends and Transitions (pp. 536-548). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.

Bad dog...

Mom says I've been bad. She wants to ship me to my friend Piper in Australia. So maybe I haven't been the best dog in the world lately. I know she liked that pair of shoes that was way up high where she didn't think I could reach them but the butter caper...that could happen to anyone. She shouldn't leave things on the counter especially something so tasty like whole sticks of butter!

Aussie Piper is a very cute puppy and I know she and I would be great friends. I could also visit Chelsea and Shiloh while I am there.

Hmm...maybe a trip to Australia wouldn't be so bad.........

It's here...

It's here. It's snowing. I know that it won't stay around but it does remind me of what is to come. It was actually quite beautiful this morning. The trees were coated with white. Sure, there is more yardwork we could have gotten done (isn't there always?) but we didn't. The first snow of the year means that the fall chores end. We turn our attention to hockey and hanging in front of the fireplace. At least that is what the dogs think is true.

I also noticed a significant number of deer in the yard today. I suspect they have always been there but today with the snow, they became more evident. Of course that resulted in significant barking.