Their persistence whispers tenacity as they push higher while producing pod-like fruit. Beautiful hibiscus-like flowers decorate the Okra’s tall willowy stalks reaching over 6-feet. The nutritious fruit can be deliciously roasted, fried, and used in stews. Okra is a heat and drought-tolerant garden vegetable growing in heavy clay soils with intermittent moisture. The rodent-like voles […]
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War veterans, grieving widows and widowers, the terminally ill, acutely sick children, chronically diseased – I’ve cared for many in my 40 plus years of nursing. The privilege of knowing them in their suffering makes me a better person. As some embrace suffering, they picture a brighter future. This coping strategy resounds with resilience and
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After watching the inspirational movie, “Peaceful Warrior”, I was curious to know the source of the principles bringing the main character success. The main character, a gifted, prideful, and selfish athlete, received a new understanding of success after suffering a bone shattering accident. Submitting to the teaching of a friend, he learned to become a
