Monthly Archives: February 2018

Fun Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia – Speech for Contest

Posted on February 28, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

I’ve been working on a speech the past three weeks or so to compete in an upcoming Toastmasters contest. Recording myself and watching it is super helpful so I can catch any bad habits I need to work on. Slowly, … Continue reading →

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Picky Eaters Dispose of Food in Sneaky Ways – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on February 26, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Some kids are picky eaters and some of them come up with creative ways to get rid of foods they have an aversion to. When I was care giver for two of my grandkids, I tried to stay a step … Continue reading →

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A Face and a Shadow in the Crowd

Posted on February 24, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

“A Face in the Crowd” is this week’s WordPress photo challenge. I picked this photo because the child is focusing on her shadow. This is my first photo challenge, and what a fun photo to feature. Too much alliteration? Well, it’s … Continue reading →

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Bad Stairway – Watch Your Step – Health and Wellness Wednesday

Posted on February 21, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Have you ever missed a step? On a stairway? Last September George and I were on a weekend trip with two of our kids. I held onto the handrail while cautiously walking down a stairway that led into a pub. My … Continue reading →

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Pushing Sorrow Aside to Embrace a Day of Joy – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on February 18, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

One year ago, we attended the last-minute wedding of our youngest daughter, Suzee. “Why last-minute?” you may ask. In mid-January 2017 my husband, George, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer: leptomeningeal disease. We were still trying to process the … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Hidden or Quirky Talent?

Posted on February 16, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Happy Friday! Almost everybody has a hidden or quirky talent. What’s yours? Below is a 57-second video of my youngest daughter, Suzee, showing off her quirky talent. She learned this cute little trick from her father when she was three … Continue reading →

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Movie Review of The 15:17 to Paris – True Story of Three Men Stopping Terrorist on a Train

Posted on February 15, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

For Valentine’s Day, George and I got to see the movie The 15:17 to Paris. It’s the remarkable true story of three American friends who thwarted a terrorist on a train to Paris in August 2015. Directed and produced by … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day – Do the Cupid Shuffle Line Dance

Posted on February 14, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Happy Valentine’s Day! I couldn’t resist sharing Cupid Shuffle with you. Do you like this song? Do you know how to do the dance? I’ve been at a few wedding receptions and parties when Cupid Shuffle was played, and whippersnappers … Continue reading →

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Ambidextrous Tennis Player Celebrates 85th Birthday

Posted on February 6, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Help me celebrate my dad turning 85 years old. Dad plays tennis for two hours at a time two to three days a week. He learned to play tennis when he was 40. Being ambidextrous has helped his game. This three-minute … Continue reading →

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Everyday Heroine – Do You Know One?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Do you know an everyday heroine? Everyday heroes and heroines are people who commit random acts of kindness without giving a thought as to how their kindness will impact those around them, and they expect nothing in return. My Aunt … Continue reading →

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