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This morning I woke up with tears in my eyes – a very unusual occurrence. What I realized is that it is Mother’s Day and I miss my mother more this year than I have any year since she died in 2004. Mom was a very special lady! She was so creative with her writing [...]

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Historically, it is believed that the first colored ribbon used as a rememberance was in the early 1900′s. A gentleman by the name of George A. Norton wro e the song and it was copyrighted in 1917. The title was “Round Her Neck She Wears a Yeller Robbon” and it was used as a marching song [...]

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Born October 18th, 1922, Lloyd Monroe is celebrating his 90th birthday today with family and friends. Family members have been extending their well wishes with trips from out of state – southern Illinois, Indiana, and Utah. Those of us in Michigan have been celebrating as well. Dad has seen a lot in his 90 years [...]

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Many seniors live on a reduced, fixed income and find it necessary to budget in order to make sure their money is spent in a wise manner. One of the ways their budget can get upended is through an emergency. Another way is during the holidays when there is a tendency to overspend. Even when [...]

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Because this is the end of the year and the beginning of our next yearly adventure, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you who have visited this site, participated in any way, and passed on the link to others. You are very much appreciated. We have not been without struggles this [...]

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In the old days when our whole family gathered around the dinner table every Thanksgiving, my mother created a feast that satisfied all of us. After she watched the Macy’s parade, Mom and my sister took care of the turkey and dressing, and the main side dishes while some of the rest of us brought [...]

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Today, November 11, 2011, is Veterans Day. We want to thank all those who have served or are currently serving our country. This day provides us, collectively as a nation, with the opportunity to publicly recognize and thank the men and women who have served or are serving in our country’s armed forces. After all, every [...]

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While we recognize the somber memories and events of that horrific day ten years ago when so many lives were lost in a surprise terrorist attack, we also want to remember that we have someone special to remember today. In 1978, Jimmy Carter signed a Presidential Proclamation that stated the Sunday after Labor Day would [...]

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This is our third birthday at Elder Care Cafe and we almost missed it again! The actual date is August 3rd, although last year we were so busy with our move to Texas we didn’t celebrate until the end of August. Once again we are on the busy-train. A year ago we moved to SE [...]

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This weekend we celebrate Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day for Americans on July 4th. These dates are very special to both countries and deserve the respect due to them. Sometimes we forget why we celebrate certain holidays. I know for many years the 4th of July meant a three-day weekend, trips up [...]

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For seniors, setting New Year’s resolutions should be old hat by now. After all, we’ve had enough opportunities to get it right. Personally, I think it is fun to set new goals and plans for the new year. In fact, I spent this past weekend free writing, making plans, and writing lists for what I [...]

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Festive Holiday Hot Chocolate Recipe Because it is the holiday season, I thought I would share a delicious homemade hot chocolate recipe with you. While you can certainly use canned whipped cream, fresh whip cream is recommended for best taste.

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Well, Black Friday 2010 has come and gone. I know one senior who did not participate, nor did she miss the cold weather, the crowds, or the sales. It was interesting to see the many people standing in line to try to get the best bargain possible. The most interesting was that I didn’t see anyone [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day. This month we shared the history of Thanksgiving, how we believe the pilgrims really celebrated their first year in the new world, and how Thanksgiving Day came into being. We also share a number of ideas for Thanksgiving dinner, the great side dishes that can [...]

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