The Infamous Pittsburgh Expedition
Well, the whole thing was Sandy’s fault. She came up with the brilliant idea of taking our moms, (sisters Elinor, Ethel and Betty) to the ‘Burgh to visit their cousin Laura Jean Matchett, whom they hadn’t seen since Gram’s death in July, 1982. I called Candy with an invite, and so the 6 of us …
Hollyhocks and Four O’Clocks
After my mom’s divorce in the early 1950’s, we lived for a few years with my Gram and Granddad in Erie, PA, in a cottage on Kelso Drive, very near Waldameer Park. The parking lot, only two houses away from us, was hard-packed sand and we kids would go over there and sit on the …
Energy Vampires II
I have located some helpful hints on dealing with a narcissist. For myself, I go to great lengths to avoid interacting with them. For others, however, you may not be able to escape him/her because you live with them. My heart aches for you. You need to protect yourself. **** How to Disarm a Narcissist …
Energy Vampires
Because I’ve been dealing with a stalker (wow, 23+ years now), I am interested in a valuable book that came into my awareness a few years ago. I have purchased it and shared with others; its title is Dodging Energy Vampires by Dr. Christiane Northrup. She’s got some great insights and advice and can guide …
A Beautiful, Gentle Soul
Bailey: Smooth and shiny, kissable and typical English Lab “blockhead”…velvety-soft black ears on my lips and cheek. Bottomless, chocolaty soft brown eyes peering meaningfully, deep down into my soul. These will be my most precious memories of Bailey who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on the morning of September 12, 2020.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ …
Dog Days of Summer; Warm Farm Memories
The dry heat along with the sounds and smells of the past few weeks bring me back to the happiest, safest and most serene times of my childhood. At about the ages of 9 through 12, I stayed the summer at my aunt and uncle’s 98-acre dairy farm outside Mansfield, Ohio. What a wonderful, secure …
A Lesson in Compassion and Empathy
A few days ago, I attended a meeting preparing for the start of our upcoming bowling season next month. In retrospect, this gathering was a lesson in understanding, compassion and empathy. I have seriously reflected on the conversation of this meeting since then, and it continues to weigh heavily on me. In the fall and …
Podcast with Dr. Jeanette Gallagher
To listen to my May 21, 2020 podcast with Dr. Jeanette Gallagher click on this link: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-jeanette-gallagher/2020/07/21/a-childs-body-and-soul-in-death-and-in-living
DONATION MYTHS
According to CORE (Center for Organ Recovery and Education), the following are common myths regarding organ and tissue donation: MYTH: If I am in an accident and medical personnel know that I’m a registered donor, they won’t try to save my life. TRUTH: The number one priority is to save every life. Paramedics, nurses and …
ORGANS FOR TRANSPLANT
The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a regional organ procurement organization (OPO). It is important to note that one organ, tissue and cornea donor can save or enhance the lives of up to 75 recipients. The following information is taken from CORE’s website, www.core.org. Liver o The liver …