“Walk barefoot along the beach, hear waves crashing on the shore, sink your toes in the warm sand…watch beautiful sunsets and be captivated by life.”
– T-shirt from the Island Market
The week of Labor Day weekend, we went to Sunset Beach with some close friends.
In addition to going out to eat fresh fish, we usually stock [...]
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The Beach
Posted in Uncategorized on October 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Health and Happiness Update
Posted in Uncategorized on October 15, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I wanted to send this brief update because so much has been happening in my life lately – especially on the Alzheimer’s front.
As you may recall, I met with the regional chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association earlier this fall, and they asked if I would be willing to help by giving speeches and doing other [...]
A Dose of Inspiration Makes Every Day Special
Posted in Uncategorized on September 21, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Everyone who reads my blog knows I focus on “Living Life to its Fullest.” And, almost everyone who receives the blog has been able to ride out this recession relatively well.
But all of us could use a pick-me-up, so please take time to absorb some of the following words of inspiration, hope and encouragement. [...]
The Joy of Reading
Posted in Uncategorized on August 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body” – Joseph Addison
It was a lazy Saturday afternoon and I looked up from the sofa in our den at the bookshelves. I was curious – just how many books do we have in the entire house?
The answer was 545…in seven different rooms. [...]
Health and Happiness Update
Posted in Uncategorized on August 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
As you know, the goal for my blog – and my everyday activities – is to inspire me and others to “Live Life to the Fullest.”
My first journal was ‘A Beautiful Day’. It was that day that made me decide to celebrate life rather than mourn my diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. It also prompted [...]
Friends Are Special
Posted in Uncategorized on July 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
“To be rich in friends is to be poor in nothing.” – Lilian Whiting
“A friend is someone who knows your faults and likes you anyway.” – My Mother
Earlier this month, I turned 50 and three special friends took me out to a lovely dinner.
(On second thought, I’m not sure they should be called ‘special’ since [...]
FAMILIES ARE SPECIAL
Posted in Uncategorized on June 19, 2009 | 3 Comments »
George Santayana:
“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces”
This summer, I’ve been blessed to participate in two family reunions.
On the second Sunday in June, we attended Greg’s family reunion in his hometown of “Pop City” North Carolina. (Note: I am invoking copywrite approval for the following paragraph since Greg wrote it last year but I [...]
The Joys of Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall
Posted in Uncategorized on May 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Living Life to Perspective: “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” –Ecclesiastes 3:1
Winter – at least in the South – sometimes gets cold and moist enough to snow, but it’s usually mild enough to wear sweaters. Spring is a time of growth and anticipation – putting away warm [...]
Play the Brain Gain Game
Posted in Keeping Life in Perspective, Uncategorized on April 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The old saying “Use It or Lose It” is particularly important when it comes to the health of your brain.
You don’t have to be elderly or diagnosed with dementia to take steps to keep your memory as strong as possible. In fact, the best time to start beefing up your brain cells is right now [...]
Keeping Life in Perspective
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.” – Anonymous
