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Are You Curious About Your Roots and Immigrant Past?

March 23, 2022 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 10 Comments

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If you are American and your family wasn't native, they emigrated here from another country at some point in time. I've always been interested in knowing more about my family’s immigrant past and their arrival in America. 99% of Americans have ancestors who came to the U.S. from elsewhere. According to a 2012 study, only 1.7 percent of the US population is 100% … [Read more...]

Ways to Recharge and Shake Up Your Routine Any Time of Year

March 21, 2022 by Dan Matthews Leave a Comment

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There comes a point every few months where you may feel the need to take a step away from work and the regular routine and go on a vacation. Some people may hesitate to take time off because they feel that they don’t have enough money to fly somewhere new or exotic. However, while distant trips are nice, you can also get the relaxation you need by taking a … [Read more...]

Give the Gift of an Experience Any Time of Year

December 7, 2021 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

Gift of an experience

Whenever I look for a gift for someone, it befuddles me because I never know what to buy. It’s even harder finding gifts for people my own age because most of us over 50 have everything we need or want. My favorite gift to give or receive is a gift of experience because it’s often something you will never forget. I can’t even tell you how many oddball gifts I’ve received … [Read more...]

Coping with a Spouse who has Lewy Body Dementia

December 15, 2020 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 5 Comments

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Recently Ken Spears, who was the co-creator of the cartoon series Scooby Do died of a disease called Lewy Body Dementia. It’s the same disease that Robin Williams had before he took his life. Many people are unaware of the symptoms, which can sometimes be dramatic so I wanted to bring you awareness of it in case you know someone who may have it. Living with the … [Read more...]

Ancestry Quest: How Stories of the Past Can Heal the Future: Review

December 8, 2020 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 10 Comments

Ancestry Quest

I interviewed author Mary Beth Sammons who has written a book called Ancestry Quest: How Stories of the Past Can Heal the Future. It’s an intriguing collection of stories and reflections of what people have discovered about their family history after having their DNA test done. The author’s story Mary Beth’s ancestors came from Ireland.  As an inquisitive child, … [Read more...]

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