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 has symptoms. Living with the disease Jo Anne … [Read more...]
Ancestry Quest: How Stories of the Past Can Heal the Future: Review
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 a DNA test. The author’s story Mary Beth’s ancestors came from Ireland. She was an inquisitive child who … [Read more...]
How Grandparents Can Help When Twins Arrive in the Family
Every year, almost 150,000 sets of twins are born in America. They are adorable, fascinating, and a double blessing. They can also be a lot of hard work, particularly in the first year. There is an African proverb that says “It takes a village to raise a child,” and this has never been more true when it comes to looking after twins. There are plenty of ways as a grandparent … [Read more...]
How Parents Communicate With Their Adult Children These Days
Unless you are living with your adult children right now or have never had children, the way we are communicating with them has changed with technology, especially since the pandemic. There are studies being done to see how Baby Boomers are staying in touch. According to a survey, 41% say they either phone, text, or see their children in person multiple times per … [Read more...]
Twisted Family Values: a Book Excerpt
V.C Chickering is the author of the new novel "Twisted Family Values" and has written for Comedy Central, MTV, Lifetime, Cosmo, and other publications. She started her writing career in her mid-forties. Please enjoy this excerpt from her book. Spray Tan Like so many others I finally got the wake-up call when my dermatologist told me I had some precancerous cells on my … [Read more...]