29
Jun
Dementia and Disease – Let’s Cut to the Chase
by Marlene
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In the final years of my father’s life, he suffered with late-stage dementia, and of course that meant his family and everyone around him suffered....
24
May
Kitty
by Marlene
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It was a cold winter day when friends of ours let us know that a pretty calico cat had taken up residence at their house....
06
May
A 1960s Four-Wheeler
by Marlene
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Something we know as a child is that life will be lived in a forward direction. Children typically have great dreams for the future which...
25
Apr
The Gift of Good Words
by Marlene
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Over the years, my mom and dad received plenty of encouragement regarding the ways in which they were raising my younger brother, Steven, who has...
10
Apr
My Grandmother’s Handwriting
by Marlene
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I would imagine nearly all of us own a box that contains items we plan to keep. The box is often tucked away in an...
27
Mar
My To-Do List
by Marlene
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I went and did this thing called “getting a little older.” It seems everyone is doing it. It’s certainly not a fashion statement – this...
13
Mar
Nomads
by Marlene
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The only thing I remember from my third grade social studies class is the word “nomad.” I was simply not a fan of the subject...
20
Feb
A Salute
by Marlene
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When my younger brother Steven was born 52 years ago, I didn’t really know what I was in for. I knew he was going to...
13
Feb
Bah Humbugging
by Marlene
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It finally happened. I’ve become one of those people who hear themselves say they are not into the holidays. It’s been that way for more...
27
Dec
Good Morning, Moon
by Marlene
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I knew the day would come when I would be an early riser, for it seemed most “older” people eventually told stories of the unthinkable...