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Don't Worry. I've Got You
I found this article in the bottom drawer of my bedside table. Its philosophy, "Don't worry. I've got you," was not only the...
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Coincidence Isn't Coincidence
Thankfully, spring has arrived. God is a genius for putting it right after winter. There are various kinds of winters; i.e., personal...
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Shhh
I hope you are well during this time of isolation. Not to sound indelicate, but keep your sense of humor. Then take time. Take the time...
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Let it Teach us
The following gratitude tribute was written because of our COVID-19 pandemic. However, once again, I see how everything is...
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Shift Our Perspective
Conversations will not be canceled Relationships will not be canceled Love and self-care will not be canceled Our work as caregivers will...
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Final Words
I recently ran across the written, final words of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, Pixar, and NeXT, to name just a few of his...
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Leave The Guilt Behind
I showcased the film, Still Mine in our latest January Newsletter. The movie is well worth taking the time to watch, without guilt, of...
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Remember Who You Are
I recently ran across a storyline in a book that put a new and beautiful perspective on my dealings with Mom as she slips further and...
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A Little Thanksgiving
~ I wrote this for the Thanksgiving Newsletter, then had requests to include it in our Blog section. Thank you, Members, for your kind...
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Outside Looking In, Part 3, Finale
I am very very proud of you for continuing to read all of Outside Looking In! Boy did I appreciate everyone's constructive feedback for...
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Outside Looking In, Part 2
If you are just joining us, Outside Looking In is written in three parts, and written specifically for the individual who truly wants to...
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Outside Looking In, Part 1
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW, but are too afraid to say: The following blog is written specifically for the individual who truly wants...
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Maria Shriver Highlights Alzheimer's
Maria Shriver, whom I have respected and admired for many many years, highlighted Alzheimer's on the Today Show. If you missed it, please...
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Sitting in Discomfort
The following was written by one of my mentors, Dr. Annette Childs. It is relevant for my life in general as well as my life as a...
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Oversaturation
The Webster Dictionary gives the following definition of Oversaturation: The act, or process, of being oversaturated; having too much...
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Practicing Balance and Sanity, Part 4, Final
The following is a list of more suggestions and ideas that Collette and I have learned and practiced as we continue to care for our loved...
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Practicing Balance and Sanity PART 3
In the last two blogs, we’ve covered unique practices for balance and sanity: Reach Out and Delegate, Limit Your Social Media and News to...
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Practicing Balance and Sanity, Part 2
In yesterday’s blog, Collette and I shared our common no-nonsense, no-guilt practices to maintain balance and sanity for self-care while...
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Practicing Balance and Sanity, Part 1
One of our Forgive and Forget members, Collette, shared with me a few of her no-nonsense, no-guilt practices to take care of herself...
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.
Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
Rumi