2018, Rosalyn's old photos

01.19.18 Treasured old photos – Julie, September, Rev. Randels, Bro. Randy

Friday, January 19, 2018 - When Roy and I decided to live in our motor home full time we knew we couldn't keep all the photos and photo albums we had accumulated over 40 years.  We scanned and saved hundreds of digital photos. Chip and his brother have most of the actual photos we had.… Continue reading 01.19.18 Treasured old photos – Julie, September, Rev. Randels, Bro. Randy

2018

01.18.18 Here we go again. Snow, snow, snow in the Deep South!

Thursday, January 18, 2018 - https://www.facebook.com/TheHoldernessfamily/videos/2028309507408316/ Louisiana may have snow once a decade, maybe.  And usually it's just a few snow flakes where nothing sticks and it stops quickly. We've had two real snow falls in the last few weeks.  The first snowfall we had between 4 to 6 inches of snow.  The one last… Continue reading 01.18.18 Here we go again. Snow, snow, snow in the Deep South!

2018

01.11.18 Just some awesome videos, rocks, and Roy’s eyes!

Thursday, January 11, 2018 - I came across all three of these videos on Facebook today.  I normally include these in my Wacky Wonderful blog but, who knows why, I wanted you all to see these here. OLD AGE IS A GIFT To all my friends and family who are "feeling" old or are just… Continue reading 01.11.18 Just some awesome videos, rocks, and Roy’s eyes!

2018

01.08.18 Educational Facebook Postings – LOL

Monday, January 8, 2018 - My friend Cindy posted this on Facebook.  Facebook has many great purposes and some really weird and wild purposes.  Here are some of the weird ones. As we leave 2017, I want to thank you all for your educational Facebook postings over the past year...🙌🏻 Thanks to your postings: I… Continue reading 01.08.18 Educational Facebook Postings – LOL

Northeast Journey

01.06.18 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Mama’s interesting conversation published 01.09.15

January 6, 2018 - It's hard to believe that this conversation mama had with herself was over 10 years ago.  It was November, 2007 and she died in December, 2007.  I loved that special lady so much.  Her dementia journey did not cover years (so thankful for that) though we realized she probably had it… Continue reading 01.06.18 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Mama’s interesting conversation published 01.09.15

2018, Dementia

01.05.18 – Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – My brain update from 01.16.15

Friday, January 5, 2018  - I realize that I am not reblogging these Dementia blog posts in order.  This one should have been published before the two about the horrible experience with my old Neurologist.  He really was a good doctor the first few years.  I do want to republish every one of the blog… Continue reading 01.05.18 – Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – My brain update from 01.16.15

2018, Dementia

01.02.18 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – How Loved Ones with Dementia Benefit from Our Visits published 04.11.17

Original Blog published on 04.11.17 - Another great article from Alzheimers.net. This one is about the benefits to someone with Dementia when someone visits them. I, again, encourage you to click on the links in the article to read additional information. These links provide excellent additional information that isn't covered in this brief post. From… Continue reading 01.02.18 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – How Loved Ones with Dementia Benefit from Our Visits published 04.11.17

2017, Dementia

12.26.17 – Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Baby dolls for Dementia patients are therapeutic, published 02.10.17

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - While reviewing the original blog below, I did more research into this and found an article titled: "Grandmother with dementia reacts with sheer joy as her granddaughter places a child's doll in her arms in a touching video that will move you to tears." I love having clear thinking days… Continue reading 12.26.17 – Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Baby dolls for Dementia patients are therapeutic, published 02.10.17

2017, Louisiana Adventures

12.22.17 – 11 Undeniable Habits That No Louisianian Can Ever Unlearn

Friday, December 22, 2017 - If you grew up in Louisiana like I did, then you’ve most likely picked up a few habits that you won’t find in any other state. Here are 11 undeniable habits that no Louisianian can ever unlearn. But to be honest, would we really want to unlearn them? 1. Holding… Continue reading 12.22.17 – 11 Undeniable Habits That No Louisianian Can Ever Unlearn

2017, Dementia

12.19.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD Memory People – Christmas

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - This was posted on Facebook's group Memory People on December 4, 2017 written by Rick Phelps who has had Early Onset Alzheimer's for five years since he was 57 years old.  His viewpoint as the patient makes everything he writes very special to me. My personal update is at the… Continue reading 12.19.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD Memory People – Christmas