I fall frequently. You see, I walk with the assistance of a prosthetic leg. Some days, I feel a bit like the Bionic Woman who could leap over tall buildings, but on other days, I relate strongly to that woman in the 80’s commercial who said, “Help, I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.” I’ve…
I have a friend who is a hero. For over two decades he served as a fire fighter. Daily, he was on call to fight fires and help others to safety. In order to do that, he had to study up on fire fighting techniques, and he stayed in shape. He also wore a protective…
During my first week as a school teacher, I was introduced to many different protocols that helped to create a healthy and safe learning environment for my students. One of those was explained in a handout titled “Rainy Day Procedures.” If inclement weather was in the forecast, we had a precise plan for how to…
Swim at your own risk. I live in Florida, and there is not always a lifeguard on duty. We’ve been instructed to not enter the water alone, but to always have a buddy. I read up tonight on swimming safety, and I learned that drowning is a quiet event. Swimmers in distress are not flailing…