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War and Remembrance
In the United States of America, we celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. This commemorative holiday has gone through several iterations – it was first called Decoration Day following the American Civil War, and the date has changed … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Giving Back, Ruminations
Tagged Army, choices, family, Father, Memorial Day, Memories, Military Service, Navy, Patriot, Patriotism, Pearl Harbor, photos, Remembrance, War
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Meeting the Challenge – Day 11
We have survived the “Cleanse” part of the 24-Day Challenge (the first 10 days) – and now that we’ve made it through the detox, we’re moving on to the metabolism boost! We have opted to do the full 24 days, and will soldier … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information
Tagged 24 Day Challenge, aging, arthritis, asthma, change, choices, Diet, Health, lifestyle, NSAID, Physical exercise, Senior Health
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Undertaking the Challenge – Day 1
Today’s the day! My beloved is not travelling overseas for a few weeks, we have our 24-Day Challenge products, and we’ve hit the grocery store with a clear and limited focus! The Challenge is just that – not just because … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information
Tagged 24 Day Challenge, Anti-inflammatory, arthritis, change, choices, Diet, Exercise, Health, lifestyle, Physical exercise, Senior Health, stress, Supplements, Weight loss
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My (Retired) Life so Far
Well, it’s been six weeks since I bid farewell to my job… so I’m thinking it’s time to take stock of what I’m doing with myself. I’ve spent about a third of the time so far visiting with my mom … Continue reading
Posted in Retirement itself, Ruminations
Tagged aging, archiving photos, change, choices, Diet, family, Health, home movies, lifestyle, photo albums, photos, retirement, Senior Health
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Diet, Diet, Who’s Got the Diet?
One of my retirement resolutions is to get better control of my health. This includes sleep, diet, exercise – the whole shootin’ match. The sleep is better already, now that I don’t wake up several times each night, thinking I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information, Ruminations
Tagged 24 Day Challenge, aging, arthritis, asthma, change, choices, Diet, Exercise, Health, lifestyle, Physical exercise, Senior Health, stress, Weight loss
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Responsible Family Member: Handle with Care
My sister and I first learned caregiving skills with dolls and pets when we were kids. Then we cared for our children (and our husbands as well). More recently, our parents have been the loved ones requiring some form of assistance or … Continue reading
Posted in Caregiving, Family, Financial Issues, Giving Back, Health Issues, Information
Tagged aging, Assisted living, Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, change, choices, Elderly care, family, Health, Health Insurance, lifestyle, Nursing home, Parents, Respite care, Senior Health, stress
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