The recent news and article about American opera star Beverly Sills death made me again think of "life" in general.
I had the same feeling when I first knew about Bubbles as she was called. Life is cruel to everyone; the famous and not so famous- as we are. She had a daughter who was born deaf. Here was a woman who had the voice of an angel and if she sang lullabies to her baby, the child never heard her mother's magnificent voice. I just read in the article, which I hadn't known before, th
Just as some people choose to go to an HMO, I chose to stay with straight Medicare. I understand how medical bills can deplete ones funds and assets quickly. When I had my first stroke at 60, I didn
Like many here, my thoughts have also been of Diane.There are religions that say a funeral is a celebration of life. Certainly her last few years were difficult but she was able to show her true self with the magnificent attitude she had.
None of us knows what dying is like - well there are few who have "died" and been "brought back" but they don't really remember very much, except many have mentioned a bright light. To help me accept death, I have very childish thoughts but at times like
Several years ago, I had read an article about decorated canes and in the Sunday Orlando paper this week, there was an article about a woman from there who started a business making decorsted canes. I'm not sure if she was the same woman or not but for something like 69.95, our clever ladies can decorate their canes, have the fun of doing it, be stylish and also help yourself have a better attitude.
At the time, I was in a group (chis, I suppose) and a woman had a problem (not a stroke) and
Hereis a fabulous recipe that was in a newspaper that is thrown on your lawn in some communities. It takes 10 minutes; I'll say it MAY take someone who has had a stroke and has a problem with a hand a few more minutes. This is what is said about it and the recipe. (I cleaned the bowl out and I KNOW it is yummy. Now, don't I sound like one of the "chef's on the food network?
PINEAPPLE PIE
Regular and low-fat
Serves 8 - 10
If you can't cook, but have 10 minutes, you can make this
People who know me know I have an lady chihuahua; we're a pair. Well, yesterday morning this dog nearly gave me a heart attack. Tuesday night I was watching Jay Leno in my sisters room because my tv needs repair and the Florida one has problems when the power flashes off and on. The doors were closed. I fell asleep and when I woke up, Snooty was no longer on my lap. I looked all over for her and decided she had gone upstairs so I went up - but my dog. I was still hurting from my fall last week a
I know many of us are interested in Bill's Boy Bud, and so I left that place for his news, so because so many are dog (and cat) lovers, here is a site where you can get the latest news about the pet food problem and also, if you or someone you know was unlucky, information on a class action suit. It will not bring your good pal back, but may teach the culprits a lesson. I believed some animals did not die but became quite ill and you know how medical bills pile up.
http://www.itchmo.com/re
I THINK THIS IS GREAT BUT I DIDN'T WANT TO DUMP THE JOKES THERE SINCE THEY WERE RESENTLY PUT THERE. RIGHT NOW, I HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO SAY - YES I'M ANGRY ABOUT SOMETHING AND IT IS BEST FOR ME NOT TO GET STRESSED BY IT........... SO, HERE IS A GOODY.
this will boggle your mind, I know it did mine!
The year is 1907.
One hundred years ago.
What a difference a century makes!
Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for the Year 1907:
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Right now, I feel like Mr. Magoo. Had an opthamology appt. several hours ago and a nap but I am still "suffering" from the dialation. Takes me so long to return to normal. I ended up going to the same office where my Dr. had retired and saw one of the other Dr.s, Saved going through starting again with paperwork etc. In a way, I can see where a neuro-opthamologist would perhaps be better but the only local one in in Orlando and a woman. Sad to say, but I am a female "male chauvinist pig". Yes, s
This probably isn't allowed, but it is too beautiful not to share. It will make anyone seeing it, listening to it and/or reading it understand why I can't take a chance on the board where it may only appear until the next person reads it and sends a message of their own - which is ok........but, I want everyone to enjoy it so I am doing it this way.
petalsoflife.pps (1.7MB)
Hope it works; if not send me an email and I'll send it to you that way.
Donna, I guess only one blog a da
I again made a call to Walmart in Palm Coast, but this time, it was to set up a display. It really wasn't going well and then the instructions said to put the round base of the spinner into the cup. The spinner is taller tham I am but fortunately, all packages of stickers or baloons are held in place with shrink wrap. Well, after about trying 5 times, I found the hole; then spinner # 2 for the baloons - and funally I found the hole for that one too.
The next thing was to put the top on the
I used to live in big bad south Florida. I was never touched by fraud there, but here in quiet Daytona Beach, I had the shock of all shocks.
I don't carry a purse to work because of the work I do and keep a credit card in the bottom of my deep pocket. When I came home Thursday, the last thing I had charged was some groceries in Albertson's. I emptied out my pockets as always, piling everything in a small plastic box I have.
Friday was movie day at the library and since my sister was
This isn't exactly a blog; but nothing else seems to be working on strokenet for me today. I hope this does. I did not write it but it was sent to me and I think it's worthy of being passed on. If you are having trouble reading it (or any print that is difficult - highlight it using your mouse.)
Subject: THE BLIND GIRL
There was a blind girl who hated herself because of her blindness. Not
only did she hate herself but she hated everyone else, except her loving
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I don't care if you have a Mastiff, Chihuahua or a Labrador, but if you are a dog owner, you will laugh until you cry when resding Marley and Me by John Grogan. Marley happens to be a Lab but that really doesn't matter.
I was even able to get a large print version out of the library and - it has short paragraphs, short chapters and is very easy reading. I highly recommend it .
Oh, and if you don't have a dog, you can read it also and laugh with (and maybe at) the dog owners. :roflmao:
[/size][/color][/b](Sorry for length) I am doing this as a blog because I really didn't know where to put it. It is for caregivers and I know many come here.
First let me say that I have the utmost respect for you and realize that you do what you do because of your love for your survivor. Lately, though, I have had a problem and I need some imput from those who would know.
There is a couple that comes to stroke support. The husband is a very sweet man and has aphasia BUT, he is one who
If you live in or near Palm Coast, Florida and go to Walmart there to buy a Hoover Mach 5 vacuum, DO NOT BUY THE ONE ON DISPLAY! Why, you may ask? It was put together by a person who can't put a peg in a hole; needs 2 hands to tighten a *beep*, put it straight and not strip it and is plain clumsy and/or completely un-coordinated -ME! The first store I went to was easy- no product - just report that, but the second had one in stock and not on display and it then has to be done. I didn't luck out.
:Tantrum: :Tantrum: :Tantrum: I better vent before I get a stroke! I can't believe a company that is so large with a very complex computer system that looses people and then acts as though its the person's fault!
I have been working regularly at this dumb job. I didn't know when they paid, and thought Mon or Thurs as most seem to do (or that would be when I'd receive receive my check) and the weeks started to slip. I'd send an email to "help" and they would do nothing, so this time I was
Zoom, Zoom! They're here again! I don't mind the bikers. I try to stay out of their way and they in turn are ok. Of course one of the things that bikers do is hit the beer joints. OK, I just stay away from their haunts when possible.
Unfortunately the deaths have started. One, was kind of reverse. A teen ager who was so drunk she couldn't walk, turned in front of 2 bikers, I guess and they hit her and where killed. She apparently hit and ran and one other biker took after her and followed h
I have put this request here because it hardly had any time on the board before the topic was changed. I'm hoping someone who reads blogs sees it and adds a response. I must make a decision and soon.
Last year when taking my test for renewal of my driving license, I failed my eye test and had to see an eye doctor. I was rushed for time and there was no local neuro-opthamologist and so I did the next best thing and went to an opthamologist and had him sign my papers. He said that I had to ha
[For more years than I care to remember, I have "met" chihuahua people on the internet. They would meet and have great times and I could never take part for one reason or another.
Now, being on Strokenet, I envy the Arizona group who seems to be having a great time with each other. And.......what a great looking group they are as well as a great advertisement for people who "others" would think of as having horns or looking like space creatures or something (The attitude of people not knowi
:uhm: Below are four ( 4 ) questions and a bonus question. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately . OK? Let's find out just how clever you really are....
Ready? GO!!!
First Question:
You are participating in a race! You overtake the second person. What position are you in?
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Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are ab
When talking in chat, Jean suggested I put this in the blog section since so many of us are fortunate to be owned by a dog/s. So, for Jean, Bonnie, Bill, Perry, Bessy (?), our newest adopted "mother" - Sarah, and anyone I may have missed.
(Sorry Bill, this is a long one but print it and read a section at a time- I know you prefer short blogs)
The Bad Foods For Dogs List
Here is a list of common foods that are bad or poisonous for your dog. If you suspect that your dog might have
Could someone tell me how to make a picture I have online my avatar. (I am the original Dummy in Computers for Dummies) and I need simple instructions. The little one isn't mine, but I'm sure it is a long distance relative. LOL! I love this breed. (It won't show here with cut and paste and would probably be a red "x", if it did come.
The mystery has been solved. Many of the other drivers did not speak English. Apparently an interpreter was used and it was determined that I was over the line and hit an oncoming car which was at first considered the second car that was hit. I received a summons in the mail today. Yesterday, I was awakened by a call from the insurance company informing me that my 2004 Dodge Stratus had been totaled. I can not figure how the horrible mess that ocurred but apparently the car that I hit had a high
I have said that having a stroke is fate. I have said that where a person gets a stroke is fate. I understand that bad things happen to good people. I consider myself to be a good person but today I have to wonder why I was made a survivor. I have said that being a survivor is not free and that it is pay-back time. This pay back is in the form of helping "newbies" That said, I need help with the awful turn of events that have happened today. We know that the lightning rod symbol is the universal
