I was surprised last night that on chat a few members had said how lonely they were when their husband/care-giver had to go to work during the day. Give me a computer and I'm never alone. I found that the computer has been an excellent aid for those of us who have been blessed with a stroke (how's that for a positive way to put it?) To begin with hand eye coordination must be helped. Id you have a bad right hand, then using the mouse will give it exercise and in general, typing any way that you can with both hands as much as you are able is good exercise. Then there are the brain exercises - playing games such as free cell, doing jigsaw puzzles on www.Jigzone.com. I get one sent to me everyday and you can choose how you'd like them, with picture and name, just picture or neither = the way I like them. They also have some there. The best part is that you can change the shapes, change the number of pieces, and work at your own speed. I could spend an hour, at least, one these things. Then, there os the vast amount of knowledge - any interest whether it be cooking and reading recipes to new age writings. There are groups where you can post messages to people who have a like interest. I have a chihuahua and at one time belonged to 3 chihuahua groups. There site should take you a while to read each day. If you are interested in sports, you can get info on that. How about reading your hometown newspaper if you've moved? And there are people who enjoy visiting eBay and browsing. Catalogues are fun too. I must check out Christopher Radko's 2006 Christmas decorations which I used to merchandise each year. Oh and you can "sit in on chat on aol etc. You can just read and not say a thing. Of course if you're like me, it could raise your blood pressure a few points.With all of these things and rest periods before you know it the day has passed. And those things are just spending time at home. Small walks, finding a near-by park or a lake to sit near, the library, clubs, and another favorite of mine- people watching at a fast food place. A cup of coffee and a newspaper and no one will bother you - and you may even find some new friends there.

Stilll have left=over time? Please send it to me. I'm behind in everything. I don't even have time to work