Tag Archives: memory

Write It Down

Do you really think you’ll remember that funny thing your toddler said this morning by dinnertime, much less a couple of decades from now? And why are we trusting our brains, which have been through enough lately, to remember exactly what we … Continue reading

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Tough Questions From Seniors With Alzheimer’s

How do I tell my mother who has dementia that a relative is dying or has passed away? You should first consider if knowing that will actually benefit your mom. What would she do with that information? Would she remember … Continue reading

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Beautiful Stillness

Walking recently at sunset on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Manhattan incandescent against an orange sky, I watched a line of tourists taking the same photo. I challenged myself to observe without documenting, to have an experience and let my memory … Continue reading

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Dig Deeper

Have you ever considered the difference between religion and spirituality? This month may you engage in an internal conversation about the topic- and conclude that a deeper relationship with the divine is needed in your life. Seek answers wherever you … Continue reading

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Memories

“You can’t have a short memory and be Black. You open yourself up for attack. You got to have a long memory, ‘cause we singing a long song.”-Dr. Koko Zauditu Selassie Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and … Continue reading

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