Funny Fridays: Because It’s Better to Laugh than to Cry!
All I Needed to Know About Life I learned from Santa 1. Encourage people to believe in you. 2. Always remember who’s naughty and who’s nice. 3. Don’t pout. 4. It’s as much fun to give as it is to receive. 5. Some days it’s OK to feel a little chubby. 6. Make your presents [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Hope — 12/17/08
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. ~ Winston Churchill *************************** Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. ~ Christopher Reeve *************************** When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” ~ Author Unknown _______________ Photo Credit: orangeacid’s photostream
Book Review: Designated Daughter — The Bonus Years With Mom
I was afraid to read this book. Afraid it would hit too close to home. And I was right . . . it did. But I loved it so much, I read it cover-to-cover twice over! What Is a Designated Daughter? Here is the definition in the author’s words: “When my mother became a widow, [...]
Funny Fridays: Because It’s Better to Laugh than to Cry!
This occurred during a blizzard in the late 1990′s when 54 inches of snow fell in 48 hours near Ward, Colorado. Meet Santa’s newest “reindeer,” Bailey. I bet this video made you at least crack a smile, if not laugh out loud! To everyone in the TLeC community, have a great weekend — and hope [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Caregiver’s Rights — 12/10/08
December 10th is Human Rights Day around the world. Sixty years ago today the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was published by the United Nations. The UDHR was the first international recognition that all human beings have fundamental rights and freedoms. First, let’s take the concept of human rights from the global level to [...]
A New Twist on Holiday Decorating for Your Aging Parents
I just got back from decorating my mom’s room at the board and care cottage for Hanukkah. While she was being fed lunch in the kitchen, I played a CD of Hanukkah music as I cheerily put up the decorations. For about two-thirds of each day now, Mom, age 99, is in bed in her [...]
I’m an Official SOB and I Couldn’t Be Happier!
I know what you’re thinking — has Linda lost her mind? She’s been called an SOB and is telling the world about it? What’s up with that? OK, OK, I’ll explain. It doesn’t stand for what you think! Liz Strauss, a professional writer and blogger whom I respect greatly, has awarded me the coveted title [...]
A Holiday Gathering for Family Caregivers
I was planning to write a post about family caregivers, our aging parents and/or relatives, and the many issues we might face during the hectic holiday season. In organizing my own thoughts and researching this topic, I found there are many excellent resources already available on the internet about this very subject. Instead of reinventing [...]
Funny Fridays: Because It’s Better to Laugh than to Cry!
To everyone in the TLeC community, have a great weekend!
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Community — 12/3/08
“We don’t accomplish anything in this world alone … and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something.” ~ Sandra Day O’Connor As family caregivers we become so focused on the responsibilities we have for our care [...]
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