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Touch and Technology

Mary — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:04:39 +0000

Those that know me know that I tend to like technology. Gadgets and toys have fascinated me for quite some time andin the past I always wanted to have the latest smart phone, laptop, wireless products or hybrid car. My budget has limited my choices over the past few years and fortunately I can no longer [...]

Mid-Life Aging… Gracefully

Mary — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:08:24 +0000

I’ve been reading a book called The Age of Miracles by Marianne Williamson and enjoying the conversation about mid-life and the aging process for the baby boomer generation. Having time to think during my rehabilitation the past several months has brought to mind decisions I wanted to put off for a few more years. Like what? Well [...]

In Honor of Veterans

Mary — Sat, 29 May 2010 19:06:59 +0000

Dad WWII POW It’s Memorial Day week end and I stopped by the florist yesterday to order a small wreath to place on my father’s grave at Fort Snelling Cemetery. Memorial Day is a special day of remembrance for our veterans and my Dad always made sure we understood the contributions of those who served because [...]

Nobody Cooks Anymore

Mary — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:37:16 +0000

I was driving by some restaurants when I heard my father’s voice, “Nobody Cooks Anymore,” that was one of his favorite sayings when we would go to a restaurant for a meal and a visit. For the last few years of his life our routine was to take Dad out for Sunday breakfast, we’d talk [...]

New Beginnings

Mary — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:54:06 +0000

I’m finally back in my office again and I’m thrilled that a spot opened up on the main level so now I have a window which is exciting, although it was raining earlier this week I’m still grateful to be on a schedule again. My dog Buttons is not so excited since he was getting used to [...]

What I Learned for Sure

Mary — Sat, 01 May 2010 18:52:37 +0000

It’s hard to believe I’m finally up and getting around after a long winter with my ankle propped up on pillows, yes the fracture is healing nicely. Who would have thought it would take so long but I’m enjoying my physical therapy visits and even though I have good days and hard days I’m making progress. I’ve thought [...]

I Remember Susie

Mary — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:04:33 +0000

I’ve been re-reading the book by Thomas Ellis on This Thing Called Grief. I want to be prepared for the Anniversary of my sister Susie’s death, she died unexpectedly last April. During the past few weeks I’ve been thinking of my sister as I go about my daily routine, pictures and memories just seem to pop into my [...]

Women to Watch

Mary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:13:42 +0000

I’m poised for good news, I’m visualizing myself with an x-ray that shows good healing and my surgeon Dr. Kempcke telling me I can move to partial weight bearing – YES! Hold that thought for me as I wait for good news this week. Speaking of good news I received very exciting news from my dear friend Sherry DeRosa, [...]

Wheelchair Awareness

Mary — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:40:14 +0000

Well it’s been a long winter and February is the month we normally go to our timeshare in Cancun and Playa Del Carmen to enjoy the ocean and sunshine. It’s always nice to break up the long Minnesota winter but this year we won’t be going because I’m still home mending from my broken ankle [...]

A Caregiver Learns to Receive Love

Mary — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:33:33 +0000

I’ve finally been to the store to buy Thank You cards to send to those that have generously supported us through my long healing process. I feel like I’ve said “Thank You” so many times and yet it seems inadequate. I was writing a note to a stranger who had sent me a card and gift, I told [...]