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First-Time Family Caregiver and Other Admissions at Thanksgiving

There’s never a wrong time to pause and ponder that for which we’re grateful. Spiritual rituality, meditative moments, significant life events, near-misses, good news, bad news. And, of course, the November day of Thanksgiving. I LOVE the Thanksgiving Holiday. I … Continue reading

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I Hate Change

I Hate Change Every weekday morning for as long as I can remember, I’ve gotten up in the morning, made coffee, toasted a bagel, put peanut butter and jelly on it, and placed it in a plastic container so I … Continue reading

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The Puppy Project: Phase 2 (AKA Post Go-Live Remediation)

 In my October blog I introduced you to Finn, the Sheltie puppy I adopted earlier that month. Coincidentally, he turned 8 months old today! Thinking in terms of projects, we are 4 months post “puppy go-live.” And what a go-live … Continue reading

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The Puppy Project

 Last November our fifteen year old Sheltie passed, the last of many in the family over the last twenty-odd years. Though slowed from age, he was a big personality and his absence left a large void in the household. We … Continue reading

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May the wind always be at your back

An old Irish saying includes the line “may the wind always be at your back”. I was reminded of this a few days ago while cycling to work along Boston’s esplanade. With a stiff breeze off the Charles River, it … Continue reading

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