I Know I’m Old When the Car Knows More Than I Do
Its official, I am old. When my electronics can do more than I, it’s a for sure. We recently purchased a new car and it was like learning to drive all over again. Everything is
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Oops! I Lied
Habits or addictions are a tough thing to break. Researchers say that it can take 10 weeks or longer to break a habit. And then one day, you decide you will have just one cookie
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Scar Collection
Many people are collectors. Penelope Cruz collects hangers – 500 different types. Reese Witherspoon collects vintage linens and embroidered pieces. Lou Ferrigno from The Incredible Hulk collects Beanie Babies and Tom Hanks has more than
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Life after Caregiving
Your life as a caregiver has been consumed with caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual life of someone you loved. But now your caregiving days are over, hopefully, because they have been restored to
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Turning Sour into Sweet
With all this talk about turning lemons into something more than pain, I have been looking at my recipes and found this one to be so delicious that I could eat the whole loaf myself!
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What’s the Take-Away from a Season of Lemons?
My friend has just come out of a season of lemons. You know, when medical mayhem takes over your life, leaving you breathless, hurting, and exhausted. She is my “Buddy” and we have known each
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More Lemons – Part II
So what do I do with the current lemon in my life, specifically whether or not to take an injectable drug for my osteoporosis (Prolia) or a yearly infusion (zolendronate)? After weighing in on the
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Easter Wishes
“Want to know the coolest thing about the One who gave up the crown of heaven for a crown of thorns? He did it for you. Just for you!” –Max Lucado May you and your
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What Do You Do With the Lemons in Your Life?
You know it’s not good news when the nurse tells you the results of your test are in but you will need to see the doctor. I asked that the nurse tell me the results
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The Cost of Health Care is Making Me Sick
I’ve been putting together the information I need to prepare our taxes for 2020. No, I don’t do my own taxes because if I did I would probably be spending time in prison for tax
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When to Call In the Calvary
Are you a caregiver? How long have you been the primary caregiver for your loved one? How are you doing? Are you able to meet the needs of you and your loved one? If you
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One More Conversation, Please
It had been a cool spring, a strong breeze was gently caressing our skin where the Florida sun had warmed us. Mom and I had settled on the back porch, her with her scotch and
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