On March 25th, 2020 I published this list about how to stay busy during the Covid-19 lockdown. Since then, I’ve been trying to accomplish all 46 suggestions. I’m having better luck with some than others. My FIRST UPDATES are in BLUE. Second (and final) UPDATES in DARK RED. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ […]
Cannabis: A Family Experiment
In 2016, Dad’s neurologist suggested he try medicinal cannabis for his Parkinsons’ symptoms. You can read about the start of that journey HERE and HERE. Dad thought he was being sneaky and radical and flying under the radar of local law enforcement, even though medical marijuana had been approved here in Florida for personal purchase. […]
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Cannabis for Dad (part 2)
When it was suggested to Dad that we try CBD oil for his Parkinson’s tremors, my hubby did some research to see where to buy the stuff legally. (If you missed the first post on our foray into medical marijuana, click HERE.) He learned it IS sold here in Florida as a dietary supplement. It’s […]
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A Special Book Review: “Kissed by an Angel”
I’m thinking of a dear blogger friend this week named Robyn Campbell. She has a special needs son named Christopher. Robyn is a writer of children’s books; Christopher is her inspiration. The two come together in a precious book called “Kissed by an Angel.” Christopher has Sturge-Weber syndrome. Robyn has “we’ll-not-be-defeated-by-this-challenge” syndrome. Sturge-Weber is characterized […]
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Giving Up Carbs: Why It’s a Grieving Process
In general, I gave up eating carbs almost two years ago. I fought it for a long time. How can a Krispy Kreme doughnut be that harmful? The thing melts in your mouth and is down the hatch in less than two minutes. Then I developed joint issues and muscle issues and weight issues, and […]
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Writing Your Will – Why it’s so Hard
My husband and I updated our wills recently. I get why people avoid doing this stuff. I was in tears in our attorney’s office. Most of the process is boring and time-consuming. Then you get to the part where you have to create a terrible scenario – you’re dying, and do you want your loved […]
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Inflammation – the final 2015 results (and a current update)
(Originally published in May 2015) May is always a whirlwind here in the Ballpark. We have many birthdays and Mother’s Day. It’s one big party after another. Dad turned 92. Our girl turned 35, and our baby boy turned 29. His sweet bride turned 30. The hubs and I wondered who the graying middle-agers are […]
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A Wake-up Call
I like to think I honor God in all aspects of my life. I’m pretty clear about how He wants to me live, and I have been for most of my adult life. Lately, however, I’ve discovered I’ve made some choices mindlessly – choices I didn’t think God cared much about. And I’m paying for […]
