Cyndy Irvine
Contributing Writer
Cyndy Irvine - Glenn Coenen
Nursing is my profession and history is my passion. I’ve been a registered nurse for over 25 years but am rediscovering my first love, historical reading, research and writing.
I have a BA in History from Texas Tech University and a BS in Nursing from the University of Texas-Austin.
Working as an RN in Health & Wellness, I have developed educational materials and press releases on numerous health-related topics. I’ve been published in American Journal of Nursing, Nursing 2004, Wisconsin Trails magazine and am a contributing writer to our community newspaper.
I write from my century-old farm house in rural Wisconsin and am currently researching Mary Todd Lincoln and her travels in the Lake Superior region.
Latest Articles
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The Ledger Book of Little Finger Nails
Retrieved from a battle scene, this book bears a remarkable tale - a journey from western rancher to Cheyenne brave to cavalry officer to museum display.
Apr 15, 2012
- Cyndy Irvine
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Three Reasons why Zinnias may be the Best Annual Flowers
Thinking about annual flowers for your summer garden? For several reasons, consider the delightful zinnias, possibly the most versatile annual of all.
Jan 17, 2012
- Cyndy Irvine
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Statue of Abraham and Mary Lincoln
The first memorial dedicated to an American president and his wife sits far from Washington, D.C., in a small grassy park in Racine, Wisconsin.
Apr 6, 2011
- Cyndy Irvine
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Grapefruit Good For Cholesterol But Doesn't Mix With Statins
Grapefruit may be good for managing cholesterol levels but can be harmful for those people taking cholesterol-lowering statin medications.
Apr 12, 2010
- Cyndy Irvine
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Silver and Gray Plants
Including silver and gray in your garden can lend a wonderful harmonizing effect that enhances its entire visual appeal.
Apr 2, 2010
- Cyndy Irvine
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Folklore and the Bleeding Heart Flower
The old-fashioned perennial known as the Bleeding Heart has a wonderfully descriptive name. And the heart-shaped flowers contain clues to a legend of long ago love.
Mar 9, 2010
- Cyndy Irvine
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White-Coat Hypertension
White-coat hypertension has been found to be associated with a greater risk for high blood pressure in the future.
Feb 28, 2010
- Cyndy Irvine
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Best Tall Perennials
Specially selected tall perennials rising above shorter plants add a strong vertical dimension to your gardening landscape.
Feb 21, 2010
- Cyndy Irvine
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Fragrant Flowers and Balcony Gardening
Flowers grown for their beautiful colors can provide visual delight, but flowers grown for their sweet fragrance can add extra enjoyment from your balcony garden.
Feb 17, 2010
- Cyndy Irvine
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Major Henry Reed Rathbone
Major Henry Reed Rathbone was also attacked by John Wilkes Booth the night President Lincoln was assassinated - he survived but suffered emotionally the rest of his life.
Jan 29, 2010
- Cyndy Irvine
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