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It does look a bit calmer than I had pictured. Was expecting more cat-like indignance.
From the story, it's probably mainly glad it escaped without injury, and is probably already plotting revenge on the falcons/crows that gave it a hard time.
Good to see you in the comments again as well! I had been feeling there had been a few people I hadn't seen in a bit so I wonder how you all are doing.
I was just thinking I should make a point to check in lol. We start negotiations tomorrow with the whole newly unionized hospital thing. So I've been busy just avoiding life in the run up to that shenanigans.
Yes, you guys are always free to just pop in to say hello!
I was thinking of you medical professionals the other day. One of my podcasts was discussing nurse/patient ratios, and I know a few of you here are nurses or other medical type people.
All my posts are here to cheer you guys up, so it's always here when you need it!
Which podcast, if I can ask? I'm interested to hear the conversation around the issue.
And I really should make a point to pop in here and only here to see adorable owls lol. So much of the general internet is just a toxic hellscape, and you help make this community a breath of fresh air.
I just need to learn to control my interneting habits better hahaha
I went back and found it. It seems it wasn't focused solely on ratios, but it was an interview with Shift Change, who seem to want reform on all aspects of the nursing union.
It Could Happen Here - April 2, 2024
Against the War, For the Union: The Story of Shift Change
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I'm glad to have helped make a place for you to all come for a smile. There's enough people handing the depressing stuff, so I prefer a less crowded field. 😆
Oh interesting. That group seems to be specifically about the national union called National Nurses United. Up here in Mass, we have a really strong state union, the Massachusetts Nurses Association, that is representing my hospital's nurses at the negotiating table. My MNA seems very transparent in my experience with them.
I'll definitely give this a listen though. I think the strength and health of unions anywhere affects the strength and health of unions everywhere.
I always love your superb posts. Sometimes I'm a lazy commenter tough lol.
Life also likes to throw unexpected random tasks and problems and I've had my fair share the last few months...
Well dealing with those things is just part of what makes you superb!
All these fun things I share are always here to brighten up your day when you need them.
And they surely do brighten up my day.
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"Hope" is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all
This is the way.
Also, amazing photo!