February 2021 - The Brick Magazine

A NURSE’S STORY

Julie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:18-05:00

Photo by Kristina Johnson - https://www.facebook.com/IntimateImagesphotographybykristina/ By Mikki Moscara Some people are born with the gift of nurturing and caring for others. I’ve been told that it’s an instinct that gets stronger with experience. There are no greater heroes than those who’ve put themselves on the front line, without hesitation, to help others physically and emotionally during uncertain times. The beauty of selflessness is truly something to behold. It’s also beautiful to witness the manifestation of dreams for people who deserve it; it’s supremely satisfying to watch good things happen to good people. Shortly after this past Thanksgiving, I took the [...]

A NURSE’S STORYJulie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:18-05:00

NEIGHBORLY CARETAKING

Julie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:27-05:00

Photo by Gleren Meneghin on Unsplash By Marilyn Pellini I took my annual winter sojourn to Florida last year, as usual, but it lasted longer than I had intended. I normally return home in March, but my children thought it would be less of a health risk for me to remain down there until things got a bit better back home. I am older and I do have some health issues, so being down in the sunshine and sitting six feet away from my friends at the pool was definitely not a hardship. When I did finally travel back north at [...]

NEIGHBORLY CARETAKINGJulie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:27-05:00

THE JOY OF LIQUEUR

Julie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:34-05:00

Photo by OlyaKobruseva on Unsplash By Liz Crowe Ah, February… there you are with your hearts, flowers, chocolates, expensive dinner dates, and fancy, overthought cocktails. I see you. And I’m about to teach the loyal Booze 101 readers what kind of extras to have on hand in order to make you — the cocktails, that is. Not the hearts, flowers, chocolates, or dinner dates. I’m not here with recipes, but I can recommend a few sites for that later. First, let’s talk about those fancy bottles sitting at the bar that only get used every now and then, and why you should consider [...]

THE JOY OF LIQUEURJulie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:34-05:00

STEPPING UP

Julie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:41-05:00

Photo on Unsplash By Emily Drier The field of tech is here to stay. Now, especially with our global pandemic, technology is growing at a pace the world is scrambling to keep up with. Most companies find themselves thriving with remote employees and online offerings for their constituents; there’s certainly no going back to how it was before. I’m grateful to be part of an industry that continues to evolve. These days, I’m a part of this industry as a technical project manager for Human Element, an Ann Arbor-based ecommerce web development agency. I spend my workday managing all aspects of [...]

STEPPING UPJulie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:41-05:00

YOUR ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM: THE STEWARD OF YOUR BODY

Julie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:48-05:00

Photo by Jennifer Enujiugha on Unsplash By Lisa Profera MD It’s all about balance. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is perhaps the most important system in the body. Its main functions are commonly summarized as “Eat, sleep, relax, forget, and protect.” This system is very ancient and can be found in all animals with a backbone (chordates). The three basic components of the ECS are the cannabinoid receptors on cell membranes, the chemical “keys” that bind to the receptors (or “locks”), and the enzymes that break down the chemical keys once they have completed their task. This is a very dynamic, fluid [...]

YOUR ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM: THE STEWARD OF YOUR BODYJulie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:48-05:00

CARETAKER OF YOUR THOUGHTS

Julie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:55-05:00

Photo by Christopher Campbell on Unsplash By Maria Sylvester, MSW, CPC “A golden mind, a golden life.” ~ Gurumayi Assuming stewardship over our minds can be a full-time job — a job that’s definitely essential. The time, effort, and energy you bring to this work betters yourself and your community. You, and only you, are the caretaker of your thoughts. It’s a privilege, an honor, and a challenge. You are the one solely responsible for managing your perceptions and persuasions, your hopes and dreams. Cultivating a strong mind has always been a priority for me. It’s a life-long practice. I believe that the [...]

CARETAKER OF YOUR THOUGHTSJulie Palmer2021-02-01T09:31:55-05:00