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At various times throughout my adulthood, I’ve wondered if I’m just forgetful OR if I’m developing clinical memory issues. Is it CRS (Can’t Remember Sh*t), or the not-so-early onset of something more serious? I’m currently living that question; it’s a scary thought. I live alone. There’s only the dog to tell me when/if I’m losing …
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I had lunch with the gbabes this week. The chance to spend time with them is becoming a rarity as they edge closer to adulthood. They both have girlfriends and jobs, so time with Mimi is understandably not at the top of their to-do list. As I’ve said for years about my own kids, their …
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People of a certain age (i.e. me) are finally beginning to recognize the beauty of slowing down and enjoying life at a less hurried, hectic pace. Unfortunately, some of us came to that realization late in life (i.e. me again). Sometimes, we retire from our 8-5 life. Other times, it may be our health that …
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If you know me, you know I love football. OTAs, preseason, regular season, postseason, I watch it all. For many years, I was only interested in NFL games. One whole day of football was enough. Then the NFL started having games on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. It’s hard to have a life outside of football …
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In October, dear friends experienced every parent’s worst nightmare. Garrett, their amazing, charismatic, 26-year-old son, was killed by a drunk driver. Garrett never met a stranger, was engaging, energetic, and one of the kindest young men you could ever meet. The world was better with him in it. Among the many heartbreaking experiences his parents …
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‘Tis the season to check on your elderly relatives. Quite often, a trip home to see the folks for the holidays results in a stunning realization that things aren’t going quite as well as they’ve been reporting. Here are a few simple ways to assess their safety: Walk around their car to see if there are …
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For most of my adult life, I was too busy. I needed to get there so I could get back. I wanted to finish this project so I could start the next one. I rushed home from work, picked up the kids, drove through McDonalds, dropped one kid off at her game, drove the other …
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Today is the 46th anniversary of my youngest brother’s death. He was 12 years old. I remember it like it was yesterday, yet it feels like a lifetime ago. This day also begs the question, “Do I call my mom to let her know I remembered, or do I not mention it for fear of …
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As most of you know, in May, I fell and shattered my wrist. I’m happy to report it is healing slowly but surely. Although the fall occurred as I was walking down a level, pristine sidewalk, and came out of nowhere, it has resulted in definite changes in my daily routines: I no longer multi-task …
