Forgiveness
I am one who tends to believe the universe has a plan and if I pay enough attention, I may get some of this journey correct. Lately I have been receiving signs from left and right regarding the concept...
View ArticleHave you lost your spontaneity? Our first book review!
I love to read…yet finding a long enough stretch of free time to sit down, unwind and read a good book is few and far between. For three years a friend of mine has recommend I read Annie Freeman’s...
View ArticleForgiveness: Part II
The truth of the matter is I was not completely honest with all the hang-ups I had while caring for my mom in the last blog post. The biggest issue I had with her still haunts me, I still get angry at...
View ArticleCaregiver Village- An Online Community
Recently I have been introduced to an amazing little online community called Caregiver Village. What a wonderful resource for both veteran and novice caregivers alike! It gets better; for each new...
View ArticleSticks and Stones
As young children we are taught the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” It isn’t far into our adult life, maybe the first scuffle with our best friend or our...
View ArticleBreeding “Nice” Doctors?
I read the most fascinating essay the other day in the Health section of the New York Times; The Downside of Doctors Who Feel Your Pain. To be honest, the essay was short, sweet, and to the point;...
View ArticleMy Story: As told to SeniorHome.com
I was asked by an individual at SeniorHomes.com if I would be willing to share my caregiving story. Sure! isn’t that what I do every week? As I sat down to write, the words were flowing freely from my...
View ArticleA Holiday to Remember
Happy New Year everyone! Sorry it has been a few weeks since I have checked in; I’ve been sidetracked with amazing food and fabulous people. Oh yeah…and a little book action as well. If you haven’t...
View ArticleCaregivers: Providing the Best Care Possible By Taking Care of Yourself
Amber Paley is a guest post and article writer bringing to us tips for caregivers. Outraged by the rate of abuse in nursing homes, Amber spends much of her professional life writing about nursing home...
View Article10 Year Reunion…already?
10 years…What The #$%&? I remember the Chico High Class of 2002’s last assembly- we had to decide whether we wanted a ten-year or five-year reunion. We all sat in the gymnasium, huddled on the...
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