Holiday Comforts
Tuesday was a very difficult day. Everything that could go wrong at work did: people called out, people changed their hours without notice and left gaping holes in the schedule, shifts for the end of the week were understaffed and coverage couldn't be found. Data for care tracking was missing and the director and I couldn't find it anywhere. The whole building just felt off: residents were cranky, staff was snarky. I got home feeling battered in soul. I questioned my decisions, my ability, and my purpose. It was absolutely a night to crawl into bed and pull the blankets up over my head, never to emerge. I didn't do that. I have a family to tend to. And I had homework to do. Instead I made a pot of tea and had a hearty cry. Then I made soup. Three Bean Pasta e Fagioli Soup By Rachael Ray • September 19, 2009 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 3-4 ribs celery from the heart, chopped