February 14th is Valentine's Day, but in our family it also marks an important day for my in-laws. It's the day they were married - 50 years ago, in fact, this year. Because of this milestone, we travelled 800 plus miles to Kansas to help them celebrate. I must admit, I was dreading the trip. Not because I didn't want to see my... Read more
To love or not to love, that is not the question. The question this week is to give or not to give in the name of love. Valentine's Day is already upon us. Actuallly it's been on us since right before the new year. Retailers can't wait to get people in the mood for love. Each year when this "Hallmark Holiday" (as I constantly... Read more
Sometimes I'm tired. Sometimes I feel lazy. Sometimes I don't feel like writing my blog. I've been working with the American Heart Association and other organizations for years. I've worked to build awareness about stroke and how to prevent it. Having been there, I don't want anyone else to go through what I did. Or if... Read more
It's that time of year again, time to dig out my best red outfit in support of National Wear Red Day on February 1st. Each year, I attend a luncheon sponsored by the American Heart Association. I typically cover the event for our local newscast as well. During the luncheon, there are several guest speakers including doctors and survivors.... Read more
I spent most of December in pain, extreme lower back pain. When it first hit me, I couldn't move. Every step I took felt like a million knives were being thrusted into my back. I had to crawl up the stairs to my bedroom and throw myself onto my bed. Luckily, I still had some painkillers left over from my delivery, so I took a couple of them to... Read more
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