Linda J. Meikle (Former Linda Cash)

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Gender Female
Occupation Registered Nurse
Location Colorado, United States
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Introduction Published author, Dusty Angels and Old Diaries. Walt Disney said, “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” I’ve done what many have said would be impossible, but only because I believed it was possible! Along the way, two sons blessed my life, and two husbands changed my life. Nursing brought fulfillment. Writing filled an emptiness. Photography added beauty. The piano instilled peace. Poetry found creativity and relativity. My family brings completeness. My hubby believes in me and the universe. The universe says it all.
Interests (Extra comma's for google) A dedicated hard-working, Licensed Practical Nurse, (LPN) since 1971, I entered the, RN, program at, Bohecker College, at the golden age of 58! (I'm, looking for a great RN job, when I'm done!) I'm also a, professional photographer, (photosbylinda.com) and, published author, . My memoir, Dusty Angels and Old Diaries, is available worldwide at amazon.com and through bookstores. IT IS A BOOK FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO BE STRONG. I cherish being with my hubby, my children, my little sister, and my step-grandchildren. Freelance writing, coupon shopping, study for school, and being a busy, homemaker. For relaxation you can find me, sewing, playing the, piano or flute, chatting on the, ham radio, cooking something special, or helping a friend. As a professional photographer, I do, family portraits, for family and friends and some, wedding photography. I have a, Amateur Radio license, and am a member of the, National Association for Amateur Radio, . Recently I discovered the rewards of saving money by shopping with, coupons, (lots of them!). I love my faithful blind, dog, Sheba, who follows my every footstep. I'm a, pet lover, cat lover, and, nature lover. I BELIEVE THAT, RELIGION, IS DEEPLY PERSONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE SHARED WITH OTHERS UNLESS YOU LIVE IT EVERYDAY. I'm good at remembering birthdays, and I have fun creating, blogs, and, networking. I watch for opportunities to provide random act of kindness. I'm human, so I my feelings are hurt when someone is rude to me. Sometimes I get discouraged and feel alone. I'm susceptible to frightening dreams. I have severe, claustrophobia. Sometimes I think, no one loves me, even though I know they do! My hope is that I'm always faithful to the universe, my family, my friends and myself. I've lived in over 30 places including, Columbus, Ohio, New York City, Berrien Springs, Michigan, and, Tampa, Florida.
Favorite Movies (Life Experiences...Extra commas for search engine purposes) My lifetime experiences and hobbies include (besides what I've already posted):, former, public elected official, as the, township clerk, in, Berrien Springs, Michigan 1992-2000), ; newspaper correspondent, for, The Herald-Palladium, St. Joseph, Michigan), CPR Instructor, for the, American Red Cross, (when it didn't cost several hundred dollars to be an instructor!), Emergency Medical Technician, and, Volunteer, for an ambulance service in, Niles, Michigan, ; Severe Weather Spotter, as a, ham radio operator, (ask me for my call-sign);, Church leader, for the, Seventh-day Adventist Church, (sorry, bad experience there);, student at, Andrews University, Lake Michigan College, Columbus State, and, Bohecker College, ; published articles, and, poetry, ; award-winning, photography, . Oh yes, I was born in, abandoned in, became a ward of the state in, lived in an orphanage in, and left, New York City, in the cab of a semi-truck, with an, over-the-road, truck driver, all before I was four-years old. For the record, Don't do CPR if I'm dead. I want to be cremated and ashes scattered, but have a tombstone that reads, "Linda Meikle, RN. A Good Friend to All", .
Favorite Music Depending on my mood, enjoy most any music that has meaning. No RAP or songs with repeating words that bore me to death. Classical, old time religion, some country, nature and some Celtic get my interest.
Favorite Books Of course I recommend my published book, Dusty Angels and Old Diaries. It'a a book for women who want to be strong. My bedside table has a variety of books in the process of reading. Those include books about angels, inspirational and motivational, how-to, light romance, some history, medical books, human-interest stories, poetry and books of nature photography.