Navigating the eldercare world is a long unfamiliar road; twists and turns face you when you least expect it. And, per my…
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The Casa Bella Swedish Pancake Factory – Swedish Pancakes 3 Ways
I have two sisters. We are not Swedish. Each of us has our own version of Swedish Pancakes. I got…
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It’s Your Birthday! We’re Gonna Have a Good Time!
32 years ago, Tiffany was born. She was my first niece (or nephew) and my parents’ first grandchild. It goes…
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Just One Freakin Day!
Seriously!!!! I mean really?!?!? Is there any chance what-so-ever that I can possibly get ONE FREAKIN DAY, just one, to myself? …
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Ho, Ho, Ho – Oh, No!
I got my first email the other day announcing Halloween! Did this retailer miss that it is only the first…
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Do You Have One of These?
I know it’s kind of a scary picture, but this is a husband – my husband, Charlie. And, he can’t see…
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A Thousand Little Ways
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and…
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Murphy’s Law
“Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” – Murphy’s Law My experience with elderly family members is what I consider extreme…
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Orange Crush
I’ve got a crush – an orange crush – on this magnificent plant! It’s a “Mexican Bird of Paradise” and…
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Making a Grocery List Clipboard with My Personal Assistant
I have a Personal Assistant. How many of you out there have one of those? While I’m eternally grateful to…
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The Wishing Well
Our water is yellow, the color of pee When mixed with pool chemicals, it turns the color of tea….
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Joy: A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words
Joy – does the picture below express that to you? To me it does … pure unadulterated joy! Totally magical…
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