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“Nostalgia is a powerful feeling; it can drown out anything.” Terrence Malick There are cultural items in life that act as a time machine transporting us back to happier days. They can elevate our mood in an instant, bringing a smile to our hearts and rescuing a burdened mind and spirit. Like the scent of… Read more
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Serendipity: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. *** After I got the call that Mike was at Albany Med and I needed to get down there right away, I quickly left work. My office mate at the time, and good friend, Sarah, was in court so I… Read more
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The first few days after Mike’s stroke were so surreal. I didn’t know how I was still functioning, actually. I wasn’t sleeping and I cried from the minute I left the hospital til the next morning. I kept praying to wake up from this nightmare. About two days into Mike’s hospital stay, I asked how… Read more
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“Happiness is a simple game of lost and found. Lose the things you take for granted and you will feel great happiness once they are found.” – Richelle E. Goodrich It’s easy to focus on all that Mike has lost as a result of the stroke. I’ve witnessed firsthand what it has taken away from… Read more
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I finally finished Squid Game. It’s a show on Netflix. While it’s not for everyone, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Three seasons of brilliant writing, superbly cast and executed. The ending: Perfection. Oh, and it was super hard waiting for the release of each season. But that’s when you know it’s good! *** After messaging a… Read more
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July 20, 2025 100 is a powerful number. As per Google, many cultures see “100” as a completion, a milestone, or an achievement. The Arabic numeral “0” after all is in the shape of a completely full circle. The first 100 days after a significant event are often celebrated for various reasons. Whether it’s 100… Read more
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July 11, 2025 “It’s not a lie if you believe it.” -Seinfeld Ringing in 2025 with Mike was a great start to what I thought would be an amazing year together. I anticipated a marriage proposal and we were planning a lot of new adventures like hiking the high peaks, skydiving and, if there was… Read more
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“Life is like a kaleidoscope of seasons, each one a unique and beautiful experience.” My Aunt Blanche passed away this morning. She was 90. She had a peaceful departure, I’m told, and I thank God for that. She was blessed with a long life but it wasn’t an easy life. When I think back to… Read more
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May 30, 2025 “Nobody is gonna hit as hard as life, but it ain’t how hard you can hit. It’s how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward” -Rocky Balboa On the morning of April 11th, Mike did a workout in his basement gym before starting his day. This was unusual for him.… Read more
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May 23, 2025 “There’s No Place Like Home” – Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz When Mike woke up on Day 3 in Albany Med, I was by his side. I asked him how he was doing. He told me “I keep waiting to wake up in my bed and know that this is all just… Read more
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