“Is Henry a Real Person?” Of Course I Am!

Lisa had a conversation with someone earlier today about Soul Sherpa.  One of the questions she was asked was whether or not I’m a real person. “Yes,” Lisa told the interested party.  “Henry is one hundred percent real and so is every word I transcribe for him.” When I met Lisa four years ago this […]

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Healthcare Reform Compromised Unless Patient Has a PHA

To write healthcare reform is badly needed in our country is elementary.  The situation is more complicated than universal coverage (although that’s a good thing.)  The problem is how to obtain coverage that actually gets you something.  If anyone is working with just one undamaged widget upstairs, it’s obvious not enough quality providers in reputable […]

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Lisa’s Turn: Henry’s Recovery, The Rose Bowl, and Newtown, CT

Henry has graciously allowed me to claim some of his prized blog space and reflect on the year of 2012 as it draws to a close.  During the last twelve months, living with me and my husband, Bob, Henry’s gotten stronger and more opinionated while recovering from his stroke.  It’s been a joy to witness.  I […]

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Thoughts on Being Thankful

One year ago I suffered a moderate stroke.  The hospital where I was admitted in the Conejo Valley in California, was ready to discharge me before I could stand with a walker.  Lisa, my durable power of attorney for healthcare, fought for my right to continue to receive additional treatment (she won.)  I was transferred to […]

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Prevent a Fall! Exercise to Build Balance, Strength and Muscle

Jeff Cooper, MPT (www.recooperationPT.com) is my physical therapist (Newbury Park, California) who I met last year after I suffered a moderate stroke which took away my peripheral vision and impaired my sense of balance.  It was at that time I moved in with Bob and Lisa.  Lisa brought me to a medical supply store to purchase a walker, […]

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“Posting” Meant Mailing a Letter in My Generation

I’m 100 years old.  Really.  When I was born in Boston in 1912, there was no internet.  No computers, no email, no blogs.  This is all new to me, but since turning 100 on the 4th of July this summer, I felt if I didn’t try something new and exciting (and mystifying) I’d shrivel up […]

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