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Memories of the Birthday Girl

Today marks my mother’s second birthday in heaven. My sisters are sharing distinct memories of Mom with me that make us smile. Honestly, some make us weep, too. Regardless of whether you knew our Mom, I’m sure some of these highlights you will enjoy. Humor me as I write while listening to Floyd Cramer. As […]

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God bless America

As our country pauses today to remember and reflect on the events of 9/11, I am still so saddened and yet so proud of a young man from our area, that after helping several people to safety, lost his life that day.  He left behind his wife…

Hey, whatever works, right?

Every week there is a new diet fad that makes its way to the morning TV shows, social media, and commercials.  You can see whatever trend is leading the pack because grocers and restauranteurs are bending toward the almighty dollar and trying their…

Mom for Mayor

One of the most difficult tasks I have ever encountered in my life is being the caregiver for my mother the past ten years as her vascular dementia developed into Alzheimer’s.  However, one of the greatest joys I have is ironically being…

You Never Know What You’ll Find

I'm often asked why I feel the need to see my Mom in the Special Care unit every day, twice a day.  This week is a prime example, and one most folk would never grasp unless, well, you've been a caregiver for some time. I typically see Mom…
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My Little Girl. Where is she?

Yesterday,  Mom had her six-month checkup with her internist. I'm happy to report all is well. Upon the conclusion of the check-up, I had the receptionist call for a wheelchair.  Unfortunately,  I had to park farther out than I wanted to…

Who Do You Think You Are?

In 1998, in the midst of raising four children, I began spending the wee hours of the morning working on genealogy for my father's side of the family.  There was a mystery person in my tree that I was eager to find more information on and so…