Author: Lizzy McNett

  • My Storied Doctor

    My Storied Doctor

    A quack? Not my doctor in 1700s England.   A true medical professional, Doctor Ronnie Baran was a man of science. He did not take anything for granted, instead asking questions and seeking evidence. While apprenticing in a teaching hospital, Doctor Baran observed that bloodletting, started by the Egyptians over 3,000 years ago, did not…

  • Traits of Childhood Readers

    Traits of Childhood Readers

     Brad Roberts wrote an article titled, “People Who Grew Up Reading a Lot Usually Have These 16 Unique Traits.” Reading this list, I wanted to see how I fit his criteria. Here goes: 2. Are excellent storytellers. Widen my eyes, toss in a wee bit of drama, and my story is off and running. My…

  • Inspiration

    Inspiration

    Inspiration is simple yet profound. It occurs in various ways, not just the ‘aha’ moment. Vision: In fourth grade, I read Little Women and was inspired by how Jo followed her dream. If she can do it, I can do it, so I made three decisions. One, become a teacher. Two, travel to Europe. Three,…