Kitty's Korner
Straight Talk Live (The Dark Gallows, Step Into The Light Of Truth)
THE FLORIST
Now, what if I told you to close your eyes and tell me what you think of the rose. I will do the same as I explain what I feel. “The rose is breathing through the ambience of the wind. The two petals dancing to the melodies of the lake’s waves. I still feel its life even though it’s been uplifted from the ground. I give it life expectancy with my thoughts, feelings; the presence of the Rose within the bed of earth itself.” What would you have said?
THE ROSE
What’s in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet
I ask you to unite through the meadowlands of my intellect.
As you’ve entreated, me to shut my eyes, and convey what I am imagining as I grasp onto one of life’s sweetest reward in my hand, the Rose.
My senses aligned in correlation with mind, body, my evolving spirit to provide the analogy of my organic emotions.
I inhale through my nostrils the ordained aroma this delicate flower affords.
The thorns from its life creation, contrast to spoken words in truth; the embedding points of its source, ingraining the skin as a prickling arousal of knowledge, to behold, yet its fluency upholding a painful measure of reality.
As I caress the silken rose petals, analogous with its originality, contemplating the earthen lineage of its roots. I stand as one person among this ponderous universe. My presence created from the dusk of passion. Appreciating the magnificent transformation from the seed from which the Rose was planted in the bed of Mother Earth.
Once cultivated and nurtured as a baby severed from the life giving supply of its mother cord of life. Now given its own wings, to spout and bloom into a beautiful flower. A flower of love as known, and to be cherished if given, more than received.
I rise, as the budding of a Rose from the elements bestowed by the universal constellation. Should I gravitate my sacred pedigree to wallow in the dirt of the beast, to partake in sips of someone else bloodlust, when I am the truth, the way, and the light to illuminate the misplaced who have drifted in a terrestrial passage of self-demotivation, self-demoralization, and self-hate. I will be the overseer but not the contributor. Channeled idiocy can never release endorphins to bring solace to its own aura, it is a fruitless pursuit and a dark reality to mentally dwell.
Gainful knowledge like the Rose is to see the opposite of darkness, from which it came forth, and to discern and decipher truth in the light. As for me, to feel, to smell, and to taste is in conjunction to the woman within.
The Rose and its soothing properties to give unto another, as the petals for which I stand.
Beauty to accept in others, longing to be heard, a desire to fulfill my Creator’s given obligations as a woman, and in sorrow and regret to comprehend the pain for others.
The stars and the moon, I bless its covenant to keep you, as the Aquarian barrier in me gives water. I truly understand, the spiritually of one’s humanly form in harmony with the universe. Respecting the elements of life, Water, Wind, Fire, Metal, and Wood. The three Heavens cloaks my existence, my oath, and will always strengthen the credence of my voyage and bear the burden of my cross.
My spirit has time journeyed to a land, not yet discovered in this time, but a land, my spirit once pilgrimaged.
The seed from which I was planted, and nurtured in the comforts of my mother’s womb, to grow and nurture as the Rose by the blessing of the sunrays, metamorphic speaking; the thirst of knowledge in me is as the flow from earth’s supply of water to provide quench to a thirsty mentality.
I hope you understand this is my principle, and this is how I feel in connection to the Rose when I close my eyes.
However, when I open them. I see a world I could only create with my eyes closed.
My mind gravitating to whirlwind energies from the four corners of this world to captivate a lost time. By my hand, and the reluctant of my Creator’s favor in me. I will always feel honored to rely on the inner resources of my mind, heart, and soul within, which has once marked this land, spouted from the imagination of my own free-falling creativity, and plucked from the progression of someone else’s sanctified hallow be thy name; given in mental discretion on this planet earth.
As my hands mold and form clay works of art onto a canvas of imagination. Hopefully, appreciated and ultimately understood.
And That Is Another Straight Talk Live For You
Until the moment our souls pass through the cosmos like a rush of polar kinetics may you find harmony and strength as you take care of yourself and hopefully, others
Love and Hugs, always
SKC Interim DON APRN
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It's Time To Move Foward (Part III of Part III)
African-American - pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry; "Afro-American culture"; "many black people preferred to be called African-American or Afro-American"
Synonyms: Afro-American
The Black Law Dictionary is what it pertains to, the dynamics of a dictionary of law ethics, I studied from its orthodox principles in obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Criminal Justice as an understudy, and under no circumstances or in its equivalency it is utilized to characterize the reference or offensive taboo of one’s skin color, period, and in the absence of your claim, my skin tone is an unaltered hue of mahogany, with the laws of melanin to gravitate a blossoming change in its intensity when blended (The Black Moors known as Muslim by history’s account, conquered Sicily June 827 attenuating their bloodline).
I really do admire those peaceful monetary protests regarding practicing our civil rights and the feat is to withhold our economic contributions. If you would allow me to clear up some misconceptions in regard to the power of the people and may it incorporate various opinions that do not stand on the principles or merit to want or deem necessary to allow social change to manifest.
History can never repeat itself, however, in the essence of legislative laws voted on by Congress and then passed to put into effect; it tells America have come a long way, yet as a citizen of any country can still uphold the principles of our First Amendment to congregate the voices of free speech, however, the more things seem to change, henceforth, the more they remain the same.
The African men always had a plan, within his own country, practicing his own culture, until he was sold into slavery to give of free labor to make America what it is today.
We had a flourishing Black Wall Street, the name fittingly given to one of the most affluent all-Black communities in America, was bombed from the air and burned to the ground by mobs of envious Whites. The area was home to several lawyers, realtors, doctors, and prominent black Businessmen, many of them multimillionaires.
Rosewood (The Rosewood massacre was a racially motivated massacre of black people and destruction of a black town that took place during the first week of January 1923 in rural Levy County, Florida. At least six black people and two white people were killed, though eyewitness accounts suggested a higher death toll of 27 to 150. The town of Rosewood was destroyed, in what contemporary news reports characterized as a race riot. Racially motivated violence against people of color was common during the early 20th century in the United States. Florida had an especially high number of lynchings of black men in the years before the massacre, including a well-publicized incident in December 1922.
A person or people who laminate his life by the creed of which he speaks, a legacy is never buried, lost, or stolen. It becomes a reflection of his future generation to continue it, and the Kings from Martin Luther King III to Bernice King, their tireless efforts have brought some reform to a dysfunctional society. BLM is a catalyst designed out the pain of seeing injustice to the African American communities, it is a foundation to take positive variations to systematic racism African Americans must suffer under the duress of police brutality. There are plenty of supporters, from politicians, the sports industry to the movie moguls who have studied the cause and have made large sums of monetary contributions to continue the drive.
Black Life Matters, in this dialogue from which I replied earnestly to your comment, it's what this country needs to assist in building trust within the communities and aid in better fostered laws so we can all be treated fairly and receive our due process. In addition, there will never be a price so low in value to demand the reward of justice, and no more hanging, we have endured, whereas we can stand tall and give our voices to the freedom of peace we were depraved, yet we stand in unity here today to see it prevail.
Just A FYI In the defense of the word, black
For the ancient Egyptians, black had positive associations; being the color of fertility and the rich black soil flooded by the Nile. It was the color of Anubis, the god of the underworld, who took the form of a black jackal, and offered protection against evil to the dead.
Since it was the election today, I do hope whoever wins the Oval Office, our voices will be heard in unity as well
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Love and Hugs, always
SKC Interim DON, APRN
Are We Still Inhaling And Exhaling Everyone
It is 1:30 am New York time 11-06-24
Well, everyone American has spoken for the 47th reelected POTUS, Donald Trump. If you were for or against, it really does not matter, he will be taking over the Oval Office, once again in January 2025, with no insurrection this time, I think he would give you, his word.
Now with that satirical introduction behind my oath. I went live and held my own mock election; oh, you men are so brutal in your political assessment. I could not get a word in edgewise,
After as the moderator, after I had to wean though the possible racist jargon, nothing offensive, then sexism jargon, the political jargon, and the 2025 political agenda. I infringed peace somewhere between the battles of wits.
Then the women started in on the male bloggers, wow... and as a woman, yes, I had to add my two cents about the Roe verse Wade. My argument is, how you can tell a woman how to treat her body and she can or cannot do with it.
If a woman is raped or become pregnant due to incest, she must still carry that child to full term and deliver it. I will not add my opinion, however, there were plenty of women who vocalized my frustration quite vividly.
Then there was the debate of the African war, the overspending of American Dollars on a war between Russia and Ukraine we are not even physical participating.
Now everyone is wondering, since your newly reelected President Donald Trump will be heading to 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue. How does this changing of the guards affect this escalating war, and the millions of American government dollars the Democratic Party along with military
My panel of bloggettes and bloggers had some key points to debate among each other and if you are a Democrat or a Republican, both sides were in heavy discussion.
From the rescinding of Roe versus Wade, then the Afghanistan debacle, a voluntary immunization given from by the source of a bioengineered epidemic and to protect yourself and to secure your job, you must be inoculated with some foreign chemical x3 times, which would breakdown the body mRNA, components. If you have not forgotten, several working-class citizens lost their jobs behind that government experiment
Messenger RNA (mRNA), molecule in cells that carries codes from the DNA in the nucleus to the sites of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm (the ribosomes). (Cited SKC-11-06-24).
I could only assume a lot of the voters, acceding to my bloggers were dismayed about the influx of illegal immigrants.
Now I took Political Science in collage as an elective, and for a credit to propel my degree along, however, there was never a chapter regarding if an ex-president still outstanding charges against him have what becomes of those, does he pardon them, himself, does Vice President Vance do this for him.
No some key factors to take into consideration, no more election signs in front of your yards, no more detrimental campaign slogans, no more false narrative political rhetoric.
Now we can all inhale, exhale and life will get back to normal in the next breath you breathe.
I was so glad when the preacher man exited my blog... He is one of my male bloggers who always chime in and for some reason why do we always debate over mundane points of contention. I think it his foreplay…. What, because he’s a preacher, he is still a handsome man who has purchased two of my attire creations.
Whatever its acclaim, he does keep my intellect fairly above the clouds with universal wisdom
My attire, my first election creation, I am so proud of myself, it was a tad smaller, but I made it work these curves and gave the attire away free.
Everyone continue to believe no matter what, meaning, if an ex-president with a questionable history who is bankrupt can get reelected than anything is possible in this realm we call life.
Live late night blog shot under the hot lights, I was sleepy, and the remote was getting hot in my hand, and the men bloggers just continue to talk, debate, Raine, my feline was meowing at my feet.
What an early Grand Rising, but always enjoyable in opinions.
Love and Hugs, always,
SKC Interim DON, APRN
Straight Talk Live (Politics, Civil Unrest, and Finding Some Common Ground)
Are You Still Inhaling and Exhaling Everyone (Part II)
I watched the Republican National Convention. I must admit I stand more baffled now than ever before and the Democratic Convention 2024.
My friends where the direction of this country heading is, days of old, I usually would have made up my mind, who had done a better job of this slouching economy since Trump has had his four years to mandate his Republican policies and then President Biden has had his four years, now going forward that is what we all must concentrate on.
You once had President Trump and Mike Pence's political agenda, trying at best to convince their American constituents four years ago, why they should be given four more years to turn our failing economy once again around.
Same players same strategy, however, a new Vice President elect.
My question I put to the reader(s). Four more years of what. Chaos, Separatism, incompetent word choices when it pertains to mending the rift between racial despair, ignoring gender equality, bipartisan when it comes to the policing of America where we can feel safe as any race when we walk among our streets.
Four years ago, the promise to Make America Great Again, was the cornerstone of the Republican party’s agenda. To bring more jobs to the economy, more surplus in our paychecks, restricting trading to China to boost our own lagging economy, and rebuilding infrastructure in our cities, and the lessening the greenhouse effect due to global warming
This was to be a celebration of what surely will never come to past. The American people have once again casted their vote for a Pontus who will lead this great nation into four years of prosperity or continued wallowing in today’s volatility.
The House of Congress' powers supersede under the Republican's house majority, have not maintained most of their assurances to the American people. In addition, various laws have been vetoed once it has reached the president’s desk; economical mandates, which would have progressed our country in the right direction.
Excellent medical care, through privatization or through Medicaid.
This campaigned promise was the root and the fundaments of President Obama's outline and was set in stone when he was in office.
Disassembling and then amending the Affordable Care Act with Congress’ approval was the biggest culprit of President Trump agenda to reason.
His assurance in his first presidential bid is to have us believe, medical insurance would be affordable to all. Premiums would not skyrocket for anyone who have private insurance, and the cost of medicine would be affordable to all senior citizens.
I am the Director Of Nursing, and I interface with Medicare for reimbursement for the residents who are housed within my Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Lower cost for medicine, medical aids, and transportation have increased and various medicines have been deferred or changed at a whim's notice, due to much needed medication not on the Medicare formulary. The price tag of taking care of our senior citizens is very costly.
Be advised the first one hundred days of any president who sits in the Oval Office in his benefactor, the manifesto that tells of his accomplishments, his promises to the American people.
President Trump, in his first presidential term went after with much aggression, severing the Affordable Care Act, however, due to the votes in Congress, it was eventually amended.
Nevertheless, the repercussions were far too severe; for some, it was challenging for seniors, when their Medicare without a Supplement plan placed then at a disadvantage and most pharmaceutical companies due to the projective loss of insurance, raised the prices of medications, which was desperately needed, meaning some citizens went without medication. Or had to compromise lessening the usage and dosage of their medications according to how it was originally prescribed.
The dire consequences had several American citizens without affordable healthcare insurance, or succumbing to lengthily researching through the Market Place, and over usage of the ER reached it peaks.
The biggest failed promise President Trump advised the American people during his first term was the building of a border wall and have the president of Mexico to pay for the labor, reform illegal immigration.
According to ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement an agency to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety). They have ostracized the pressure to arrest and send illegal immigrants back to their county.
Then you have the laws of DACA, who have retained children of illegal immigrants in tent cities, withholding the basic fundamentals, health, food, and proper housing until proper deportation.
President Trump in his first term pushed its reinforcement with several laws and misappropriated funds siphoned from other worldly causes to carry this plan and to keep it in effect.
I have yet to see a border wall built, the man had four years, I see a wall erected, and uncompleted. And as it appears more now than ever illegal immigrants from afar have permeated America’s soul. Another failed promise.
Now this presidential regime under Donald Trump come 2025, is going to be a test of his commitment, I am speaking in reference to a mass deportation of illegal immigrants, I do not think that is even legal and it will tie the court systems up for years and an outcry from the Democratic Party all the way to the Supreme Court.
Therefore, it does not matter who you voted for, the plan is to protect the boarders of its citizens, drive some of these mundane prices down, grocery, gas, housing.
It does not really matter who you cast your vote for as long as you can live with your conscious the day after.
Please Bear This Fact In Mind
When African Americans first obtained the right to vote after the passage of the 15th Amendment in 1870 nearly all identified and supported the Republican Party and its candidates, rewarding the Party of Lincoln for its commitment to ending slavery and expanding black civil rights.
I will elaborate in more depth the reason behind the crossover in polices that have us now polling for the Democratic ticket.
Now that’s Straight Talk Live for you, until my fingers create the buzz of what’s going on or going down, stay safe, stay strong, and stay beautiful.
Love and Hugs, always,
SKC Interim DON, APRN
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The Inaugural Ball It is 2:20am New York Time (I am holding on to my hot remote as tight as I can)
Just my female bloggettes were in attendance those male bloggers slowly faded off. No harsh lights and I can blink my eyes, yes, when I am in my home studio, at times, my eyes are screaming for me to say, that's a wrap.
Please have patience for those guys' souls who took the time to chime in to listen in, or add opinions to my Political Podcast, I was so thankful. Those three guys literally hijacked my podcast. Thank goodness everyone had their own little corner, and no one can physically touch anyone. And I do not have a bleep button, yes, that heated, however in a debatable way.
The Inaugural Ball
The Inaugural Ball is a traditional event held to celebrate the commencement of a new term for the President of the United States. These balls are large social gatherings, often featuring formal attire, live entertainment, and appearances by the President, First Lady, Vice President, and Second Lady or Gentleman.
The tradition dates back to the first inauguration of George Washington in 1789, and over the years, it has evolved to include multiple official and unofficial balls held throughout Washington, D.C. on Inauguration Day. These events are organized by the Presidential Inaugural Committee and are typically invitation-only. (Cited 11-08-24-SKC).
Enjoy your Friday, and I had the most fun, I changed three times in my own creations, sold a bracelet off my arm from my own jewelry box, and someone (a male blogger) wanted to purchase my bottle of half consumed Infinity Water ... I kidd you not… refused, my DNA saliva is all over that...
As am American just be mindful of each other, we all have to coexist and life is just too unpredictable to be misery, it truly is. If you were in my profession and listen to intellects, if you get out the bed, if you have small children and you still parent them, by all means mothers please count yourself spiritual assured.
There are so many who walk around among this planet so unhappy, and the culprit is not from the hearts of other but of self.
I am the kind of person, I do not like to sit in the sanctuary of gloom and doom, looking at life through a half-filled glass.
Holding on to misery’s hand to make egos feel complete, not my style and never has been my Aquarian spiritual flow.
When you are blessed from your grann’s hands in a Haitian after birth ritual, then we adopt and allowed it to lead us daily in our journey through life, “no weapon formed against me shall prosper.”
There are so many opportunities for the mind to grasp onto in a positive and productive mannerism, who has the time.
As a female, and published Romance/Erotic Author, Director of Nursing, Counselor, and Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur. It is narcissism jargon. No, not if you knew my humbling beginnings of failing and trying to learn a complicated language, then I stand on my affirmation of dedication and those lengthily setbacks.
So yes, I am having the best time of my life now, with no regret, and no shames, and I have to thank my Heavenly Creator to continue to give me the wisdom to navigate my ship upon trouble and still waters, and when I need rest from chaos, may my heart always be surrounded with great like-minded people.
I thought I would expand on the human emotions, they are so so fragile,
I expect the best for what I do can for myself, or do for you, or with you. I cannot waste my time, nor do I waste my time wondering what everyone else is doing, have, or mindset on a social site. This is a virtual existence therefore, nothing here is real, and can never take the place of realistic emotions, happiness, and the wellbeing of someone.
I just want everyone who utilizes any social site to be aware of your emotional vulnerability, ladies to make sure your intellect is not rooted here, not I will say I know we have muses, crushes, infatuation, and obsession.
Whatever you use any social site for, just please use with caution, whereas it is not consuming your every waking hour, your duties are starting to suffer, dinner late on the table, or a child’s diaper has not been changed for hours, or the kids is going hungry because you are live on as social site or online dating.
Make sure you prioritize your free time, Family first, the Business later, pleasure for the relaxation
You have other endeavors that you are or have become neglectful, or you are not lessening time with your children, spouse, or significant other.
Love and Hugs, and tissues for the tears
SKC Interim DON, APRN🌻
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Are We Still Inhaling And Exhaling Everyone(Part IV)
We are slowly surpassing nationwide protests. The loud outcries of injustice, which has permeated our streets. By trail of error in the year 2020, we, as citizens are mending rifts of the past, to clear a passage for all great occurrences to manifest.
As we march to pre-select our next Commander in Chief, who will continue to lead this great nation as he sits upon the throne at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. May the appropriate choice be the benediction as we try to resurrect to be the better nation, not to make America great again, but to fix in American what is considered fractured as I stand that is disparity.
It really is an immoral disgrace, every nation can come together within its own right to make its nation powerful through the eyes of, technology, trading, commerce, nuclear warfare. Whereas America is still trying to attempt to catch up; when was the last time you actually have worn attire or have utilized an effective product that is manufactured in American, have driven a reliable vehicle from the Ford Plant, when it needs repair, most parts are readily shipped from aboard as far as Thailand. In addition, please be advised I am not disrespecting anyone who operates a Ford model.
It is an offense by law to dwell in several countries and have the mentality I am cleverer than you. Most, and not all other political administration’s ruling is censored not to speak of their displeasure or portray by broadcasting its daily grievances.
In America, we all have access to practice, adopt, or exercise our Free Will by Constitutional Amendments, which is to uplift, inspire as it rings with pride, and the fruits of its goal, others attempt to emulate with unity. We, as USA citizens have somehow forgotten those core values in not extending among each other.
Here today, we have so much prejudice, a vile crusade led by the discreet' s uproar of indifference to various skin tones, who voice differences in opinions, and to motivate within their own cultures, and ethnic lineage.
We raise or fist in mockery to a demoralizing system that is the laughingstock of other nation’s principles. Why, because we practice, separatism; our ignorance to rely, lean upon other's mentality out of disrespect and mistrust.
The last time I truly witnessed the blending of this nation was during 2001, the 9/11 fiasco. Lives were lost, tears were sheds, disbelief radiated in the cruelness of one’s acceptance. In those peril times, we all grieved the bearings as a nation, we looked for guidance, however, not just one color, to our Commander in Chief to bring healing upon the nation, but as a whole, we rolled up our sleeves in the cleanup process, we donated blood, no one ever signed a waiver who get the pint(s) of our life-force. We held hands, lower flags in half-staff.
And in our wavering faith during that turmoil, we embraced in each other.
Fast forward times, we all stand bowing our heads in shame, where one, cries for equality and justice for all, fought hard and won. In as much, others, echoes the sentiments of the long-ago harsh sentiments of the past.
People, we cannot go backwards, it only negates the progress and hinder our footsteps to go forward.
It never would come down to what we write about, what we think we know to make others feel inferior, superior.
When those bombs were bursting in air, did it really give truth to the night that our flag was still there. Yet, the principles of what I am seeing here today, in real time, advises me we have more work to do until this land gives this nation the life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all.
This brings me to my next observation as a tax paying citizen, who contributes to the fundamentals of society’s future.
Why is everyone walking the streets in silent anger. Hiding behind computer screens spewing, hate, rage, discrimination, bigotry, and racism. Are we at the cuspid where emotions, feelings have been hurled in the wind? Not caring what the offensive deeds of our words brings, or who we may hurt in the process when we deliver them.
I have witnessed in aghast, citizens voicing their displeasure with sharing their presences of this country, most have forgotten, we are all in this realm we call life. Propaganda rings true, by the hands of loathing, militia groups are surging at an alarming rate, the left-wings are in full force to assign and carry out their pure blood, one pure race philosophy.
Our blinders have been masked into what is the authentic truth. Depopulation, by the elite, assignation by government mandated vaccinations, organ harvesting, manmade viruses, implanted microchips, and an alien invasion protocol tactical emerging, yes, researched under our very noses.
In this country’s darkest hours, may the deity whom you pray to or give homage too, grant you mental peace, and instill serenity within your heart to treat accordantly as you deem to be treated.
I will revisit this narrative, next week, there are still factual accounts that I must explore, mainly with the Strawman’s Theory. If perhaps you are not aware of its concept, I suggest you read, therefore when I post my research, you can comprehend for its accountability.
Until our souls entwine to embark in embracing the truth, stay safe, stay strong, and please stay vigilant and blessed, I forecast some dark storms ahead my friends I say that due to the 2025 political agenda, I will suggest you read it at your leisure.
And That’s Straight Talk Live For You
Love and Hugs, always,
SKC, Interim DON, APRN🤎
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Friday August 10, 2018
7:00am-7:00pm
Medical Journal
Today was a typical day for me. After we had our staff meeting in the morning. My morning slowly crawled. I had time to sign off on several patients’ notes and catch up on much neglected paperwork. Take inventory.
Friday morning was so serene, a ghost town as they say. A homeless man who had somehow fell and injured his lower extremities. Sutured and then out the door; I am not called upon in triage calls of that nature. More time for me to post on my three online sites to pass the time.
By the time mid-morning rolled around. I was sedated, and sore from my Thursday evening run.
The patients who were transported to the ER by squad, their injuries or medical complaints consists of TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) A patient who attempted suicide, and a patient whose blood sugar was dangerously abnormal rendering her into a diabetic coma
The afternoon comes around. The ER was quiet for a Friday. However, mid-afternoon rolls around. I thought I entered a war zone.
The ER become swamped with multi patients injured in a three car collision. Two patients were seriously injured with head trauma. And two more people were flown in. Then someone was transported to the ER; a motorcycle accident involving a car. Thank God a helmet was worn.
Then my heart dropped. There were four African American young men who were caught in the crossfire of gun violence transported in.
All young men, who have not fully enjoyed the fruits of labor in their life.
One of the patients had to go into immediate surgery, one had life threatening injuries, and the sad part is about that patient, he will most likely lose an eye, due to an orbital fracture along with his injuries, according to the Ophthalmologist on call.
The next two patients, one remained in serious condition, and the other was in critical condition.
As I looked down at the blood loss from these four individuals. A team of doctors and us nurses were busy. I witnessed the senseless act of gun violence and what it does to the human body.
America it’s time to put the guns down. I am not here to trample on anyone’s Second Amendment rights to bear arms, however, or condone the NRA’s member’s right to bear arms.
I am chagrined because, the illegal guns are blindly entering the African American communities, and the dire consequences of a gun within the wrong person hand is taking our youths off the streets. Leaving one parent to plan for a funeral, and another parent left behind to meet the needs of an incarcerated child for committing such heinous acts of violence, once apprehended.
Of all the years I have nursed. I have never witnessed the spike in gun violence related injuries or death. It continues to haunt me, seeing the painful look on parent’s face, when running into the ER inquiring about the prognosis of their son(s).
The agonizing time a loved one must wait as life hangs in the balance. The pastoral summoned, waiting for a medical miracle, or a last rite of passage.
When I was growing up, gun violence has never reached an all-time high as it’s seen today. You may have heard of someone being shot, but it was few and far.
I say vest the applicants on a more stringent basis when applying for a concealed weapon permit. Too many guns not only reach the African American communities, but in kids' hand in general. We have the marches, for better gun control, victims speaking in congressional sessions, yet it appears the crises is not being met to deter gun violence.
Told from my heart after witnessing pain after pain after pain. No more words for me to say to parents, the screams of, No God, the whys, pierces my soul when I am walking away. Muffled cries still lingering in the waiting area. Hugs of comfort for a loved one, who would never hold that person again. A mother and father draped over a rigor mortis body after three hours, begging for more time, the tears in eyes; wishing, hoping it was not their own, reality has dealt them such a cruel fate. It hurts people, a pain felt you could not run from, ears could never escape, and I am on the front line of this day in and day out. Critical Care/Trauma have deafened my ears, blinded my eyes to colors, races, and religion, yet has softened my heart to write better tomorrows.
Life taken in the blink of an eye, hearing the term ‘mark it,’ as marking times of death, God it hurts so badly, God it hurts so bad. Why was I ordained in life to choose this path? I ask myself this daily as I put on my scrubs.
Then it all smothers, chokes my passion to sometimes feel blessed I am still here. Guilt, some sane remorse still grips me, when I look down at a patient and the gapping wounds refuses to close, the blood refuse to clot, pouring. Muscles seizure, voices bellowing in union, pleading to the higher powers to be, for a life to stay with us. Internal Organs failing, and then being shifted and lifted. Forceps, scalpel, tracheas, incubations. Sometime there is just not enough adrenaline to get me through. God please give me a blindfold, as you continue to work magic through my hands.
Unfortunately, three of those four African American males had succumbed to their internal injuries before my shift was over.
Even after donning my universal precaution, my scrubs from Friday are still blood stained; confined to a see through plastic bag, I had to look at this morning as a remainder. I’m mentally numb today.
I am close to registering for my PH.D come 2025, I keep asking myself, am I ready... my window for registering to get accepted is caving by the days.
Love and Hugs, always
SKC DON, BSN
SKC Interim DON, APRN
Tip of the Day:
Classes
Embrace the wisdom of The Owl moon card by enrolling in classes that expand your knowledge and skills. Just as the owl sees clearly in the darkness, education can illuminate the unknown and empower you to navigate life's challenges with confidence and grace.
Whether you're interested in learning a new language, mastering a craft, or exploring a scientific subject, there's a class out there for you. Online platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and Khan Academy offer a wide range of courses that you can take at your own pace, right from the comfort of your home. Start your learning journey today and let the wisdom of The Owl guide you.
Your Daily Reading:
The Owl
The Owl is a wise and mysterious figure, a guardian of secrets and a master of the night. When the Owl appears in your reading, it's a call to trust your intuition and to pay close attention to the wisdom and insight that may be hidden in plain sight. The Owl sees and hears what others do not, and asks you to tap into your inherent wisdom, and observe the world around you with discerning eyes.
As a parent shielding the brood, the Owl also symbolizes protectiveness and vigilance. This may be a reminder for you to keep your loved ones safe and to look out for their interests, much like the Owl watches over his children. It may also be a prompt to remember your own upbringing and the lessons you've learned from those who cared for you. It's time to make use of those teachings in your current situation.
Deep within the crevices of a tree, the Owl keeps a watchful eye, silently observing the world. There's a sense of solitude around him, and a calmness that comes from a place of knowledge and understanding. The Owl encourages you to find quiet moments of solitude, amidst your busy life. Take time for introspection and to allow your inner wisdom to surface. Sometimes, the quiet voice within you can have the best advice.
In many cultures, the Owl is associated with wisdom, knowledge, and transition. It asks you to embrace the changes in your life with grace and see them as opportunities to learn and grow. The Owl is an excellent teacher, helping you to uncover the truth within you, and making it easier to navigate the changes in your life. As the Owl has the ability to see in the dark, so should you be able to find your way even when things are uncertain.
The three owl children represent aspects of yourself that are waiting to be nurtured and encouraged. This can be talents, skills, or simply parts of your personality that you have disregarded or overlooked. The Owl suggests that you take time to acknowledge these aspects of yourself and develop them.
Seeing the Invisible
The Owl's penetrating yellow eyes remind you to pay attention to your surroundings. This is a time to trust your instincts and your senses, and to make a point of seeing beyond the surface. Look for the hidden truths and the subtle nuances that others may miss. The Owl suggests to you today that you have a keen sense for discerning the truth, and now is the time to use that to your advantage.
The Owl urges you to take a step back and evaluate your situation critically. Are there aspects that need more attention? Are there things you are not seeing? How can you tap into your internal wisdom to navigate this situation? In the silence of the night, the Owl sees all. You, too, are being called to open your eyes and truly see.
What the Owl Means for You Today
The Owl has arrived in your reading today, signifying a time of heightened intuition and inner wisdom. This could be a time of significant personal development and spiritual growth. It could also mean that there's a situation in your life that requires you to be vigilant or protective. The Owl invites you to explore your inner world, unlock the wisdom within you and let it guide you. It also encourages you to nurture the undeveloped parts of yourself, and to trust your instincts as you navigate your current path.
Today is a day for reflection, for moments of solitude, and for trusting your instinctive wisdom to guide you. Pay attention to the subtle messages your intuition is trying to convey. Remember, the Owl sees all: the seen and unseen, the known and unknown. And with the Owl by your side, so can you.
I drew this card today. I see the word classes above...
Have a spiritual day, and no matter what, always, smile.
Love and Universal Hugs, always,
SKC, Interim DON, APRN🦉
Forwarding Steps
In this day and age, we have submitted our temple unto mankind systematically destroying through the media, technology, from the food we eat containing GMO’s, and cancer-causing agents, (Death Merchants) to his manmade pharmaceutical poison we digest for medical elements, to the propaganda spewing from the media that enables our brain cells to think on our own.
Most able bodies among the world’s vast population here today have concerns about dying when we look forward to spiritual rebirth. We worry about materialist gains in life we can never take to our resting places once our last breath is taken of this earthly life.
The greater good of humanity’s fortune is always found in the four chambers of the heart. Kindness, Courage, Love, and Spiritual Awareness once those elements are tapped into as the heart takes its circulating oxygenated beats, the dynamics of your aura will be a force to reckon with. In my line of nursing profession, time is always the crucial component to breathe, or the expiration when it no longer ceased to exist.
In still dismays me, how we find peace within ourselves when we are facing imminent death. The tears of life seeping from our eyes knowing we hated deeply in our hearts, whereas, it should have been a time to foster love, in retrospect, when animosity, loathing, spoke the true words in the absence of peace.
Incapable of reliving forsaken times, therefore, we cling on to our Bible, the Torah, and yet, we attempt to find the hidden significance of our ancestral rites of greatness in the Holy Quran. We hold tightly to a loved one’s hands as last sacraments are prayed over us, or we kneel at the altar asking why such burden one must carry alone.
Does it really take much to love and honor each other, uplift one another to our righteous glory? When one is on their deathbed, it should be a time of inner celebration, inner peace shall fill the moment when words cannot convey, or when the pain has surmounted, and the only comfort is closing one’s eyes for rest.
Unfortunately, today, society has become blinded with the throes of vanity until the point it has become the warmth of our hearts, a mainstream taboo we have physically and spiritually adopted.
As of late, it appears the only visual touches the human soul can submerge the heart and mind comes in the form of social media; Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok just to name a view.
Nothing is sacred as of old any longer, at this rate we have surpassed the days of Sodom and Gomorrah; you can get nudity, sodomy, rape, murder, racial, bigotry, peep shows, chat room, webcam masturbation sex, let’s not forget disruptive Karen’s and their fifteen-minute fame of glory by one click, and on your cellphone.
Are those the only elements life has to offer now? We are the computer chip what technology has come to reap, whatever happened to molding the younger generation’s minds, preparing them to survive once they graduate and step out into the real world.
There are so many events that are occurring around the globe, but we are not being advised. We are being blindsided by #WOKE, Donald Trump's legal woes, The Abortion Pill Right Debate, Debate of Gender Pronouns, NASA has reported Alien activity in the skies in India, digital currency, implanted brain chips, and according to the government, America is now at a debt ceiling crisis.
And now that elect Donald Trump has extended a political seat in his administration, Elon Musk, I am waiting to see how this play out and how would it better America.
I am slightly perplexed here; did we just not send over billions of dollars and high-powered equipment to Ukraine in the assistance in their war against Russia. Why we are being blinded by political jargon here. China and Russia have built a stronger alliance, in addition they have incorporated several African continental countries to rebuild a once apartheid country.
More on this AI (Artificial Intelligence) Did we not see this coming, think back when we were programming our computers under our voice command, our television, our remote controls, then Seri/Alexa came along, the Artificial Intelligence voices of the future, then the installing of the doorbells that greet our visitors, surveillance camera you can see while utilizing your cellphone, your touchtone computer screens, your television apps that operate under voice command.
We have been under Artificial Intelligence for so long, however, as of late I could only assume the hardware and the purpose to incorporate it more aggressively must be important per the government. It is embedded on a corporate front very rapidly, I do wonder as time progress and AI becomes the second nature of our life, how does this correlate with employment, are we at the throne where machine replaces humanity, I am just thinking in broad terms here.
As this evolution of man verses the machine is taking place, and not just in America, please take into consideration, China technology is so far advance. They have made life-like robots. Where is this world heading to, what are we headed into.
Please make sure you take care of your mind, the world is a lot to process, and as you notice time is moving so fast, it truly is, so enjoy the moment in time before they fade into the past, drink plenty of water it keeps the body hydrated.
May the Creator always overshadow your forwarding steps.
SKC, Interim DON, APRN
Please Take The Time To Check Your Breasts For This Month
Just a reminder lady, please, please check your breasts, I am advocate for Breast Cancer, and Children Cancer on behalf of the Susan Komen Brest Cancer Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, my two passions, my lifelong charities and raising funds for sponsorship funding, and my goal to participate with my feet on behalf of Susan Komen Race For The Cure.
Susan Komen breast Cancer Foundation mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer
Doing A Self-Breast Exam
Please be aware, I would say the best time to do a monthly self-breast exam is about 3 to 5 days after your menstrual starts.
It is imperial to perform a self-breast exam around the same time each month. Subsequently, take into consideration your breasts are not as tender or lumpy at this time in your monthly cycle.
If you have gone through menopause, do your exam on the same day every month
Get an annual mammogram beginning at the age of 40
If you carry the genes where you are predisposed to breast cancer or a history family Breast Cancer, I employ you to always do self-breast exams and a mammogram.
As you get older, breast tissues do tend to get dense, therefore, if you were advised you have dense breast tissues, please get what is known as a 3-D mammogram, the imagine is more reliable and can detect any cancers tissues in its early stages.
A 3D Mammogram Screening
This test is used as a breast cancer screening test to look for breast cancer in people with no signs or symptoms of the disease. It can also be used to investigate breast problems, such as a suspicious lump or thickening
For me, I prefer to do a breast exam, when I am in the shower and wet, it makes it so easier to do them with one hand behind the head, akimbo, for me, I usually palpate around the outer breast region closing in a circular manner unto you palpate around the nipple, gently squeeze the nipple to make sure no mucus or bloody discharge.
Here’s what you should look for: Breasts that are their usual size, shape, and color Breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling If you see any of the following changes, bring them to your doctor’s attention: Dimpling, puckering, or bulging of the skin A nipple that has changed position or an inverted nipple (pushed inward instead of sticking out) Redness, soreness, rash, or swelling.
The best time to perform a self-exam for breast awareness is usually the week after your period ends. Sit or stand shirtless and braless in front of a mirror with your arms at your sides. To inspect your breasts visually, do the following: lean your ace forward and look for puckering, dimpling, or changes in size, shape, or symmetry.
There is a new blood test on the market can detect the existence of eight common cancers.
The test is what’s called CancerSEEK, this specific blood test detects tiny amounts of DNA and its proteins which is released into the blood stream from prominent cancer cells. This test can then indicate the presence of ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreatic, esophageal, bowel, lung or breast cancers.
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Along with cancer detection, the blood test accurately predicted what type of cancer it was in 83% of cases.
Steps To Performing A Self-Brest Exam
Examine Your Breasts in a Mirror With Hands on Hips
Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips.
Here’s what you should look for when comparing the two
Breasts that are their usual size, shape, and color
Breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling
If you see any of the following changes, bring them to your doctor’s attention, immediately
Step 2: Raise Arms and Examine Your Breasts Now, raise your arms and look for the same changes.
Step3: Look for Signs of Breast Fluid While you’re at the mirror, look for any signs of fluid coming out of one or both nipples (this could be a watery, milky, or yellow fluid or blood).
Step 4: Feel for Breast Lumps While Lying Down
Next, check for breast lumps or abnormalities by feeling your breasts while lying down, using your right hand to feel your left breast, and then your left hand to feel your right breast. Use a firm, smooth touch with the first few finger pads of your hand, keeping the fingers flat and together. Press down with your fingers and move them in a circular motion that’s about the size of a quarter (or an inch around).
Cover the entire breast from top to bottom, side to side, from your collarbone to the top of your abdomen, and from your armpit to your cleavage.
Make sure you follow a pattern to be sure that you cover the whole breast. You can begin at the nipple, moving in larger and larger circles until you reach the outer edge of the breast. You can also move your fingers up and down vertically, in rows, as if you were mowing a lawn. This up-and-down approach seems to work best for most women. Be sure to feel all the tissue from the front to the back of your breasts: for the skin and tissue just beneath, use light pressure; use medium pressure for tissue in the middle of your breasts; use firm pressure for the deep tissue in the back. When you've reached the deep tissue, you should be able to feel down to your ribcage.
Step 5: Feel Your Breasts for Lumps While Standing or Sitting
Finally, feel your breasts while you are standing or sitting. Many women find that the easiest way to feel their breasts is when their skin is wet and slippery, so they like to do this step in the shower. Cover your entire breast, using the same hand movements described in step 4.
More reading on how breast exams
https://wispecialists.com/5-steps-to-perform-a-proper-breast-self-exam/
What to do if you find a breast lump
If perhaps you do find a lump, do not be alarmed, there are several factors that can contribute, such as lumpy areas in their breasts all the time, and you keep in mind most breast lumps turn out to be benign (meaning not cancerous).
In addition, there are a number of possible factors of palpating non-cancerous breast lumps, including normal hormonal changes, or in lieu of a benign breast condition, or an injury that may have resulted in scar tissue, resting under the surface of those questionable harden lumps.
Also, for mothers who are breast-feeding, the breast nipple will become tender, and some women do succumb to mastitis.
Mastitis can affect women who are breast-feeding (lactation mastitis). However, mastitis can occur in women who aren't breast-feeding and in men as well.
Sometimes mastitis does lead a breastfeeding mother to wean her baby before she intends to. My suggestion is to continue to breast-feed, even while taking an antibiotic to treat the mastitis, it is better for you and the breast milk and its nutrients are always good for the infant.
Make sure you do a breast exam for this month and going forward... to celebrate Breast Awareness Month.
I want you to look down at your own breasts, love them enough to care for them,
Love with a Call For Action
SKC, Interim DON, APRN
Black Panther Symbolism & Meaning (+Totem, Spirit & Omens)
Updated on September 24, 2021 / By Garth C. Clifford
Black Panther symbolism is inevitably linked to a protector, a guardian, or a savior. For devout Christians, the Black Panther actually is like Christ Himself. This animal offers contradictory symbolism as it is cruel on the one hand, but also has a tame disposition loved by all. Let us study the symbolic meaning of panther in detail.
The names cougar, puma, panther, Black Panther, leopard, and mountain lion are often used interchangeably as they all belong to the class of animals grouped under the term ‘Panthera.’
The Black Panther is a melanistic leopard found in the moist, dense forests. He has a beautiful glowing black skin without spots or stripes. In ancient Greece, the panther was a symbol of Dionysus, and their priests all wore panther skins.
The Greek word for panther translated to ‘all-beast’ and referred to the Dionysus as ‘The All.’ Some ancient texts answer the question of what does the Black Panther symbolizes aptly.
The Physiologist says of the panther that “here is a beast loved by all animals except the dragon. He is a quiet and most exceedingly mild animal.
His roar does not scare other animals, but the dragon is mighty terrified of it. The moment he hears the panther’s roar, he, the dragon, coils in his cave.
The Black Panther is a born leader and all animals follow him. His nature is considered to be ‘diverse’ and ‘uncontaminated.’
Over the last few decades, the Black Panther has become the symbol of ‘guardian’ angels. The animal is particularly dear and important to African Americans owing to its color.
Black Panther Christianity Symbolism
The panther is the animal symbol of Christ. According to physiologists, the panther slept in a cave for three days after a heavy meal. When he awoke on the third day, he roared, and his sweet breath attracted friends but dispelled enemies.
Just like Christ is the savior of humankind, the panther is the savior of animals. The lion, unicorn, and panther are the best-known animal symbols of Christ.
Christ and panther traits are similar. The panther is an extremely beautiful animal, gentle like Christ. Physiologists says of it how the panther has only one enemy – the dragon.
The dragon always flees the panther. This is symbolic of the Devil fleeing Christ. The panther’s sweet breath draws other animals to him. Thus, when one accepts Christ as their savior, when He calls, we answer.
Only the dragon recoils and curls up in its cave. Just like that, when we accept Christ and hear His call, the Devil within us will flee.
Eph 4:8 aptly sums this up: Thus, Our Lord Christ, the True Panther, descending from heavens, has delivered from the power of the Devil.
David describes the beautiful panther traits as Christ’s traits: true, sweet, proper, kind, firm, secure, omnipotent, and all-seeing.
Black Panther African Symbolism
The Black Panther is a leopard with black skin and hidden black spots. Therefore, any leopard symbolism can be linked to Black Panther Symbolism. Leopards and panthers are found in large numbers in the African continent.
Being a threatened and endangered species, today, it is prohibited to kill them. Leopard and panther skins have been found in tombs of Tutankhamen.
Several black leopard images are also shown with pharaohs to indicate the dead pharaoh’s journey through the Underworld.
Panther skins formed an important part of funerary rites. In African Art, the leopards and panthers outshine the lion. Like the elephant, the panther is symbolic of African royal power.
The difference here is that while the elephant is a benign creature, the panther’s power is tinged with darkness and danger.
This is the timeless research of a Garth C. Clifford, I thought I would share, I take no credit upon my name or posted for this author’s creative works above in its entire written prose…
I hope you have enjoyed reading about my Spirit Animal
Love and Hugs, always,
SKC🤎
