humanity
The real lives of businessmen, professionals, the everyday man, stay at home parent, healthy lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories.
The Hero within.
When China announced the covid virus had spread across their country, and was soon headed to the United States, I like many people never thought it would hit in a small town in the middle of Illinois. Weeks passed, and the virus inched closer and closer. Toilet paper and Lysol were endangered species, and then the decree of emergency shutdown was declared. The streets were empty, and every person was wearing a mask. I was a nurse in an ICU wing, and watched helplessly as the procedures and requirements of my job became stricter and more strenuous. Everyone was saying “Thank a healthcare worker; They’re our heroes.” I remember thinking it was nice to be noticed even if it was under such horrible conditions. I worked many hours trying to save people from the virus, and even more hours managing all sorts of machines including ventilators which is a machine that breathes for a patient, IV pumps with various drips including sedation, blood pressure management, and blood sugar control.
By K. E. Thomas4 years ago in Journal
My First Job Had Impact
Three floors up, I knock a few times on an ordinary door; wooden and painted the most common beige of my day, which, at this point, is 1963. It’s a Saturday and I’m delivering groceries for Gilmore’s Market, Brockton, Massachusetts; a Mom & Pop Store on the corner of Grove Street and Montello Street and around since the early 1900’s. I am 16 and only needed a couple of minutes to slow my breathing from the climb. I wondered if my dad and his brothers made the same 3 story walk ups when they were my age. I got this, my first job, as a sort of tradition passed from my grandfather to my dad and his brothers then on to me and my brother, Christopher, a year or two after me.
By David X. Sheehan4 years ago in Journal
Dialogue Tags: Everything You Need to Know to Look Like a Professional Writer
Dialogue tags are commonly misused with young writers, and can often be a crutch for you to lean on. If you’re using dialogue tags wrong, you’re stunting your growth as a writer. Learning the correct way to use dialogue tags will not only add another tool to your writer’s toolbox, but your work will read as professional, authoritative writing does.
By Michelle Renee Miller4 years ago in Journal
Elizabeth
“Is it this big white house on the corner? Huh. Not what I was expecting.” Doug and I pulled up alongside the curb and I turned off the car. We were meeting a potential new client today. She didn’t have her own means of transportation to come to our office for her free initial consultation. Although she would have – she offered to take a bus, two trains and a cab to get to our office. Not that we were so far away from each other. Our office was only about 15 miles from her home, but there was no direct route. It seemed silly to make a 60-something year old woman go through that much trouble for a consultation. Plus, we needed the work, so we didn’t mind making the trip.
By Loretta BR4 years ago in Journal
5 Life Lessons I've Learned So Far
As my birthday slowly approaches, I spend more time contemplating and re-evaluating my growth which falls into three categories: mind, body, and soul. Endless hours of therapy, journal entries, and stories on Vocal, I've witnessed a jump in my mental fitness and clarity. I made a conscious effort to grow and improveannually based on the saying, "you aren't living if you aren't growing." I've had my fair share of ups and downs, and every lesson I've learned I carry with me as wisdom to share it with those who may not know.
By teisha leshea4 years ago in Journal
