Sister of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, mother of Maria Shriver, and founder of the Special Olympics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver died earlier today of an undisclosed cause. Mrs. Shriver was 88 years old.
News reports say that Mrs. Shriver had suffered a stroke and a broken hip a few years ago. Sadly, we know that often broken bones, like hips, in the elderly can cause a serious health decline (Fractures Raise Mortality Rates in Seniors).
Mrs. Shriver may have been a member of an American political dynasty, but she’ll likely be better remembered for her devotion …read more

Do you like to nap? I love to nap. I tell people I live to nap. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a nurse and learned to sleep at odd times of day or if that’s just the way I am, but I try to squeeze in a nap – even a five minute one – every day. Humans seem to fight it, as if napping is a sign of weakness. Heck, we also seem to have competitions with each other to see who has had the least amount of sleep and is the most tired. Animals must be …read more

President John F. Kennedy was born on May 29 in 1917. The 35th president of the United States was also an avid sportsman, an author (”Profiles in Courage,” among other titles), a WWII hero, and a recipient of a Purple Heart Medal. Unfortunately, he died way too young, at age 46 on that tragic day in Dallas after having served less than three years as president.
Happy Birthday, Mr. President.
(photo of JFK and his brothers, Robert and Ted © Newscom)