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  • Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (WOCN) has emerged as a crucial specialty within healthcare, addressing the intricate needs of patients dealing with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues. This blog post delves into the historical roots, the present-day significance, and the promising future of WOCN. The Historical Landscape: WOCN traces its origins back to the mid-20th century…

  • Living and working in Abu Dhabi has been financially rewarding due to a higher, tax-free income. This means I can keep more of what I earn compared to living in Michigan. With this extra money, my family and I managed to pay off student loans, travel, and save for the future. Now, when it comes…

  • It’s been quite a journey, transitioning from missing Michigan to embracing a new dimension of home as an expat. Building a solid career in Abu Dhabi and exploring the world with my wife Pam and two daughters has been a dream realised. This photo is in Musandam Oman. The fjords here are amazing to see…

  • Two years ago I uprooted my life.  Everything changed.  I moved to a big city in a foreign country, changed jobs, made new friends.  I was challenged to create a new life in a strange place.  I’m still working at this. I’m thrilled to say I’ve finally started a family of my own. The addition…

  • Two years ago I took a leap of faith… An opportunity arose for my wife and myself to move abroad; to live and work Abu Dhabi, UAE. We sold our cars, gave away everything we could and the rest we packed away in a storage unit.  I wish I would have just burned the rest…