I want to learn how to draw…I mean I really want to learn. It’s something I’ve wanted for a long time, but for some reason I’m afraid. Sounds silly, but I’m afraid of being a miserable failure at it. Sure, I took the required classes through high school, but unfortunately I didn’t really enjoy them and I don’t think what…
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First, let me say I am the master of casseroles. I grew up eating, and loving, casseroles. Some might call them hot-dishes or some other sort of silliness. To me, they’re just casserole. They’re so simple to throw together, and bring your belly such joy! I about dropped over in shock when I learned my husband had never had a…
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We were at my in-laws for Christmas several years ago, and my sister-in-law served these amazing little ham and cheese buns for lunch. They were delicious, and I of course asked for the recipe. I’ve played around with that simple recipe for a long time, making a bunch of different combinations. This sliders are extra simple because you’re simply working…
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I don’t know when this happened, but Wisconsin seems to have become the land of music festivals. Now, I’ll state the obvious in that they all happen in “moderate” weather months because they’re pretty much all outside. About the only people who enjoy winter outdoor music festivals are the ice fishers and the hunters…hearty folks that they are! I’ve always…
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I remember when a family member was diagnosed with “dementia with probable Alzheimer’s disease”, the neurologist gave us a book called “The 36-Hour Day.” That book, widely distributed or recommended by many physicians, really became our lifeline for learning about this stupid disease. Fast forward just a couple years to working in the senior living industry. I became immersed in…
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Bohemian Rhapsody Don’t Stop Believing Isn’t She Lovely Stairway to Heaven Uptown Funk How Deep is Your Love Rocky Mountain High Journey Bruce Springsteen Franki Valli This is the music of my time. When I hear these songs or artists, I remember events…people…experiences…life. If I have dementia, help me remember my music….help me remember my life. Several years ago, I…
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When I decided to start a blog, I thought I knew a bit about websites. Way back in the late 90s, I…ME… actually built a website using Microsoft FrontPage for a women’s organization I belonged to. Even back then, we included affiliate programs, and promoted them, so that we could earn sustaining operations funding. I even built it so chapters…
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