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Send a Christmas Card to my Dad
My dad has Alzheimers. He doesn’t live at home anymore. He’s safe and sound at the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton Iowa. It’s hard seeing someone you love go on that journey. Slowly, they slip away from you. The world his mind has created is nothing like mine. The experts say to visit his world when…
Read MoreHow to make a difference
Erin lives in Lincoln Park. She works from home. Every morning she walks two blocks to Dunkin Donuts for her coffee and conversation with “da boys”. One day last month Erin was standing in the rain waiting for the light to change. A young woman in her car was at the light in the right…
Read MoreLearning from our kids: Day 10
Many years ago, I was the wrestling statistician for my high school wrestling team. I really liked wrestling. We had a great team and took many players to state. This year, some 30 years later, I have a friend who is wrestling. And she’s a girl. 15 years old, 103 pounds and full of spunk. …
Read MoreOuzo: Day 9
I love ouzo. I don’t drink it often, and usually only in Greece. Today it’s a blizzard outside. I’m making ham and beans for dinner. At 1 p.m. I’m raising a glass with Cruzanne who is in Antioch, Illinois. We made my first trip to Greece together. I drink my ouzo cold, two shots over…
Read MoreParticipate: Day 8
Today the Franklin County Players put on the production of a Live Radio Broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life. I was a Riveter and helped write and perform two commercials. We’ve practiced 2-3 times a week for about 3 weeks. It’s an easy enough play because you get to use your scripts. After all, it’s…
Read MoreHumor: Day 7
Humor. Last night I had a dream. Becky McCray and I had a house together and we had a guest room. One night Chris Brogan stayed overnight. In the morning, when I shine the brightest, I was entertaining Chris with my jokes. We were having a cup of coffee. In the dream, Chris didn’t like…
Read MoreWinter Wine Walk
Fireside Gifts Christiansen Jewelry 12 stores, 14 wineries, 44 wines, over 100 participants — Winter Wine Walk in Hampton Iowa declared a success!
Read MoreGiving Thanks
I’m thankful for …. friends – they’ve saved my life this tumultuous year. family – there’s nothing like ’em. They ALWAYS have my back. living in the United States — my country, flawed by fine. my work – helping others find wellness solutions. How lucky am I? social media – its brought new people into…
Read MoreSupport A Local Business
Dream Big Grow Here is an online opportunity to win $1,000. Every month, between the 15th and 30th, you can vote for your choice of small businesses. Pat, Palmer, The Computer Guy, has an entry submitted this month and is currently in 3rd place. Pat needs a new door and a counter remodel. $1,000 would…
Read MoreWhat Have You Been Up To This Year?
I believe that volunteering pays. Volunteering makes your circle of influence larger, brings you in contact with people you never would have met, sharpens your skills and creates new ones and makes you a more rounded person. You could choose to sit on the couch and watch tv or you could take one day or…
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