Reliance, TennesseeThis past weekend my husband and I were invited to Reliance, Tennessee. Our friends rented a gorgeous cabin. This was for a 60th surprise birthday party for my husband's best friend Jeff. We were so excited for a little rest and relaxation. The guys were going to fish. The ladies were going to explore.No Cell ServiceThe cabin had no cell service and no Wifi. We were unplugged and off[...]
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Breast Cancer Scare One month ago today I went for a screening mammogram. I had mammograms in the past as well as a lumpectomy in my younger years so I was not nervous at all. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "nonasdaughter-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asi[...]
The Long Goodbye -Kara Tippetts Story As a Netflix subscriber, I routinely check for new additions. I kept looking at one story that was listed as a Documentary. The title and photo on the cover was a clue that it would be a hard show to watch. I passed it by a few times but last night I selected it and watched. Terminal Breast Cancer Kara was a young wife and mother who shared her three-year[...]
Mexican Restaurant in Asheville, NC My husband and I have been going to Ay Caramba Mexican Grill and Bar since 2014. There are two locations and we have been to both. It may look like an average neighborhood joint but Ay Caramba is anything but. We are greeted immediately when we walk in. Ay Caramba Menu There is a nice salsa bar. I have ordered many things off the menu and am al[...]
Twin Falls, Idaho We drove from Salt Lake City to Twin Falls Idaho. This was around 218 miles. It is located on a broad plain at the south rim of Snake River Canyon. You might remember that Twin Falls is where Evel Knievel attempted to jump across the canyon in 1974 on a steam-powered rocket. I was 13 years old at that time and my brother and I loved Evel Knievel. Sun Valley Idaho The driv[...]
First Time Plane Experience I was 46 years and by myself the first time I boarded a plane. This was the fall of 2008. Nervous and excited I drove to the Asheville, NC airport. Asheville, NC was a piece of cake but when I got to Atlanta it was a little crazy and intimidating. I managed to find my connection which would take me to Salt Lake City, Utah. The flight was right at 3 hours. I felt like it was[...]
Retin-A Benefits I have been using Retin-A for the last 5 years. I started out slow with 0.05% Tretinoin cream for adult acne and lines, wrinkles. I had sun damage and I was going through surgical menopause after a total hysterectomy. In the beginning, I had some learning curves as far as how much to apply, how often and when to apply. My approach was to apply more for better results. That does[...]
What do Probiotics do? Probiotics send food through your gut by affecting nerves that control gut movement. They can aid in digestion and maintain gut health. They are beneficial bacteria. Experts are still studying but say they may boost your immune system, help prevent infection, stop harmful bacteria from attaching to the gut lining, send signals to cells to build up the mucus in your gut and hel[...]
How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia I am not certain when mom got dementia. We live together and spend a lot of time together so I honestly did not notice it for a while. She can hide it well around people that she does not see often. It is very noticeable now and you would pick up on it fairly quickly if you were talking with her. Turn Anger into Compassion The majority of mom's l[...]
Vascular Dementia Mom was diagnosed with Vascular dementia a few months ago. My brother and I took her in for the dementia test because we had noticed some forgetfulness. My sister-in-law had a father who died of Alzheimer's in 2010 and she encouraged us that if mom was diagnosed early enough a prescribed medicine could prevent her from getting worse. The testing was hard to watch. Mom was asked que[...]