Allergies and sinus drainage seem to be causing many problems for us in Houston. Thanks to cold fronts,which have brought mountain cedar pollen with them, we have been experiencing high tree pollen counts. I've also noticed trees in bloom already in my neighborhood, so keep an eye on the pollen counts as we head into our traditional allergy season. And remember, that allergy symptoms can include stomach upset (from sinus drainage) and a light-headed, dizziness. Houston is prime for allergies due to our long growing season. We have great weather in the Spring that welcomes us outdoors. Just remember that pollen may be in the air and covering us as we enjoy the great outdoors. Such things as showering and changing clothing after being outside can cut down on continued exposure to pollen. So be sure to have your baseball players shower after practice...for more reasons than just this!
Parents have reported to me that we have had a few cases of the Flu, diagnosed by doctors. These children have not had the high temps that normally go along with the flu. Please let me know if your child is diagnosed with the Flu, or any other contagious illness.
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Hi RCE Nurse;
Pete Dowan here !
I realize that there is very little chance that this e-mail will result in anything, but that's better than the zero chance if I didn't try. I was googling for Nurse related blogs and I came across your site and thought I'd contact you. This is not really a comment on your subject, so please forgive me.
I am a medically disabled songwriter from St Catharines, Ontario, Canada, and have written many songs about many different subjects and in several different styles, but one in particular was a result of my numerous times spent in various hospitals in my area.
One of the last times I came home I decided to try and write one for those who had cared for my well being during those trying times and I focused on the ones that were fresh in my memory. The song I wrote about (and for) them is called "LADIES IN WHITE". They wore white uniforms and were all female (YES, I know that there ARE male nurses AND know that not many wear white any more... but besides how amazingly efficient and caring they were, that was what I remembered of them .. besides, since white is actually made up of all the colours of the spectrum, it therefore represents every colour). It is not rock or pop, rap or hip hop or even a ballad... it is just a happy, simple to sing-along-with, uptempo song.
I mention that I am medically disabled because various factors of my condition stop me from being able to use professional studios to record my songs, so I have to do them here, at home, in my basement, on donated equipment from musicians I used to work with. For the same reason, I also am unable to perform my music live.
I was wondering if you'd like to hear the song, since your blog is about and for nurses. I can send you an MP3, a short term link or it can be heard on my "MySpace" page ... which is myspace.com/petedowan ... the second song on the list. I'd love to hear your opinion on it.
I DO understand if you'd rather not.
Have a great day, and keep smiling.
Musically Yours,
Pete Dowan {:-) [pronounced like plowin' ]
pdowan@aol.com
Hi;
Pete here !
Made a mistake, I forgot I moved the song ... it's now the first song on the list.
SORRY !
Pete Dowan {:-)
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