Susan Anderson-Khleif
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Let's make someone smile. It will brighten our day, tooAug 06, 2022 6:00 am - My friend Sally must believe in the power of smiling. She's open to something nice that makes her smile. She writes poetry about what she enjoys, makes online photo coll...
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Grandparents hold the keys to preserving family historyAug 01, 2022 11:00 pm - I wish I had learned more about family history from my grandparents, a real missed opportunity. But I didn't know better at the time. And I didn't really get interested...
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Birthdays, festivals and celebrations continue at 'that time of year'Jul 23, 2022 6:00 am - Well, I'm back in my difficult time of year again. It started June 22 - the annual date of Baheej's first stroke 10 years ago - and it usually continues through our wedd...
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My friend requested a real party celebration, and she got oneJul 16, 2022 6:00 am - I was invited to a party. When I arrived, we were greeted by a very cute "drinks truck" in the driveway - unique idea - serving prosecco and many other choices. It was a...
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Seek healthy diversions, such as getting lost in historyJul 09, 2022 6:00 am - As the months and years move along, sometimes it helps with grief to have some interesting diversions. For instance, getting lost in reading history helps for me. Part o...
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After a death, the changes are dauntingJul 02, 2022 6:00 am - Here we are, another big holiday, the Fourth of July. A big occasion for the gathering of family and friends, probably at a backyard barbecue. But for the bereaved, ever...
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Grieving over our pet buddiesJun 25, 2022 6:00 am - My sister Mary's beautiful cat, Delyla, died about a month ago. She was a sweet cat, and very regal in her appearance, a big rag doll breed who sat up at least 18 inches...
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Loneliness and our need for connectionsJun 18, 2022 6:00 am - We are not homebound anymore by COVID-19, at least not completely. In 2019, a year before the pandemic isolated us at home, I joined a women's Monday morning group. I we...
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Intense love, grief might be emotions 'hardwired' on the brainJun 11, 2022 6:00 am - I read an article called “Love ignites fireworks that change the brain” (New York Times, by Hope Reese, April 26). It was sent to me by my friend Diane in Long Island. T...
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Wild interstate traffic a metaphor for changes the bereaved faceJun 04, 2022 7:00 am - I've always considered myself a rather brave sort. Up for a challenge, able to handle tough situations. I've been driving since I was 14.5 years old. I learned on a stic...