Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s disease

The Grief Club

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

“I am going to need you to help me through this,” was the message my sister-in-law sent to me in a text. We’ve been through a lot together - she’s been in our family over 30 years. We’ve had some great times, … Continue reading →

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Birthday parties and funerals

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

“Presents don’t really mean much to me. I don’t want to sound mawkish, but – it was the realization that I have a great many people in my life who really love me, and who I really love.” – Gabriel Byrne … Continue reading →

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A sticky lesson from Lynne’s Lab

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

“The secret of my success is my hairspray.” – Richard Gere Most of my readers are aware that I’ve been switching to greener and less toxic items for my family, especially with cleaning and personal care products. My heightened awareness came about when … Continue reading →

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Straight out of Lynne’s Lab

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I’ve been creating stuff in my kitchen again… There really is a method to my madness. When my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, I did what many others do when a loved when gets handed a dreaded diagnosis – I … Continue reading →

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Joy

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Geez – where does the time go? I honestly feel like we just celebrated Christmas, and we are now ending Holy Week, looking forward to the joy of Easter morning, but also another holiday to celebrate without my dad. He … Continue reading →

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