GUEST POST from Don – “It’s In Your Head”

β€œIT’S IN YOUR HEAD” TWO OPTIONS when a doctor (and especially when someone else) says:Β Β β€œIt’s just in your head.” FIRST OPTION:Β Β The doctor is right.Β Β (I wouldn’t trust the someone else at all).Β Β The brain and body sometimes don’t play together well.Β Β People who have had amputations experience β€œphantom pain” or an itch where the limb would otherwise be. …
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Joyful Josie – Nov 6, 2026 Edition

JOYFUL – adjectivefeeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness The definition above sure does describe our little Josie! From the day she came home she has brought pleasure and happiness to everyone who meets her, and especially to those of us who live with her. Short backstory: A few weeks after we lost our …
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GUEST POST from Don – Preparing for Widowhood, part II

PREPARING FOR WIDOWHOOD, part II This is something no one wants to think about.Β Β We should prepare because it WILL happen. BIG QUESTION:Β Β ^^ What should you do to give the greatest benefit to yourself or your spouse after a death? ^^ (Continuing answer, go back and read Part I)… GATHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.Β Β You will need birth certificates, …
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GUEST POST from Don – Preparing for Widowhood, part I

PREPARING FOR WIDOWHOOD, part I Icky subject!Β Β We don’t want to need this kind of information.Β Β We wish death was not a reality, but people do die.Β Β ALL of my ancestors are dead.Β Β I think my time will come, too. When one does, the spouse may be left to pick up the pieces.Β Β Younger adults should have life insurance policies …
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