Monday, November 29, 2010

Holidays on the Winchuck River

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It is now that period between holidays. We have time to zipper our mouths shut so that when Christmas does arrive, eating won't mean ext...
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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Taking a Day for Freedom

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Every Wednesday, Terisa comes to take care of my 92 yr. old mother. Jim and I escape into the people we used to be enjoying long hikes, a me...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Karen's Declaration of Independence

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I attended the Caregiver Support Meeting earlier this month where there was a presentation on dementia and Alzheimers. The flyer is here on ...
Friday, October 22, 2010

Don't Tempt Yourself

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Here I am with my friend, Elmo Williams . Elmo is 97 years old and still going very strong. Funny, I don't think Elmo looks any older th...
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Jillian Michaels Kicked My Butt

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I did Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred video this morning learning that I am not any shape at all! I walked a total of 14 miles last week fee...
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Monday, October 18, 2010

The Pleasure Wearing a Size 8

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I had a luncheon to attend on Saturday, where spiffing it up a bit was a requirement. I pulled on my rather new Ann Taylor black slacks in ...
Friday, October 15, 2010

Just How Far Can I Walk?

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I made the five mile walk up the Winchuck River Road with hardly any sweat; which clearly means I need to step up what I expect from myself....
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Taking a Walk on the Wild Side

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The person on the far right is me at age 17 with my girlfriends. Look at that body! It is now approximately 50 years later. Where did the or...
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Monday, October 11, 2010

Travels to Thin

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I'm going to use the blog to write down my random skinny thoughts while on my journey to be thinner. Yesterday, I got to walk on the bea...
Saturday, October 09, 2010

A Journey to a Skinny Me

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June Ruby-Bloom Before June Ruby-Bloom Looking Good in size 6 pants! She started with size 12! I was introduced to a Take Shape For Life by ...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Finding Health Information on the Internet

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Many of the students in our last class on Helping you Find Health Information on the Internet were amazed on how much they learned. I had se...
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Thursday, August 05, 2010

Summer Fun on the Winchuck

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Summer has never really arrived here on the Southern Oregon Coast. We were teased with a few warm days; only to be covered with early morni...
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Staying Aware Regarding Long Term Care

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In Long-Term Care every residents has the following rights: Quarterly Care Plan Medical information on their condition Visitors of choice Nu...
Saturday, June 26, 2010

Long Term Care Ombudsman Musings

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June started off with presenting my information on Culture Change in Long Term Care at our local Care Connection Meeting headed up by Liz ...
Friday, June 04, 2010

Culture Change Movement in Long Term Care

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I recently attended a meeting in Portland, OR, regarding long term care as an Oregon State Certified Ombudsman for Long Term Care. There is ...
Thursday, June 03, 2010

Pacific Antique Mall Brookings, Oregon

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I bought some racks from Mory's stationary/art store; which is going out of business. They are the perfect racks for displaying Elmo...
Sunday, May 30, 2010

Walking The Dogs Up The Winchuck River

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this Morning I received a newsletter from Ceasar, The Dog Whisperer , http://www.cesarsway.com/askcesar/cesarspeaks/Go-the-distance-Hiking-w...
Friday, May 28, 2010

Living Up The Winchuck In May

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This is our favorite hike with the dogs. Chimney Rock or Wheeler Creek trail is like walking through a magical forest. We seldom encounter...
Thursday, May 27, 2010

Pacific Antique Mall Brookings, Oregon

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Here are just a few of the items that Elmo Williams has for sale at the Pacific Antique Mall in #141. I will update this blog often showin...
Monday, May 24, 2010

Trying to Find Retirement in Brookings, Oregon

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I've closed my website for Winchuck River Store, pulled out of a local shop where I was selling and compromised by placing my items in a...
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