What AL and NC need and other misc items

Yes, we can read. A few of us can even write. I saw this am on GMA that Mississippi is on a big campaign to change the "label" that people think of when they think of this state. I do believe that Alabama and North Carolina could benefit from such a campaign. The problem: some of the things people say ARE TRUE.

On a different note: I had my first interview today. It basically was a preliminary interview to see if the applicants had enough critical care experience to go on to the other interviews. I made it past round one. However, now I am REALLY nervous. The next interviews can take up to 3 hrs total. There is one with the chief surgeon, the director of either trauma or the surgical ICU (can't remember now), several of the other surgeons, and at least a couple of the NPs already working for the service. There are three NPs total right now. There are two openings for two more, and then they want to get the 6th person next January. I will update when I know when the next interviews are.

Currently reading: Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. Not my first choice but sent with great recommendations. It is about a midwest family seen through the eyes of the eleven year old son. So far the book contains excellent writing, great commentaries on faith and miracles, and charming descriptions that make you think of being at your grandparents' as a kid ( or at least for me because they lived out in the county and had cows and all).

Doggie Update: Currently enjoying the lovely weather on the back porch. Looking forward to a trip to SC to stay with friends (people and doggies) while mom is gone to AL and then CO with Kari.