Yes, Pete, it IS about you…

Yes, Pete, it IS about you…

Last month, Pete, a dedicated caregiver for his wife of 55 years, who I thought I knew pretty well, uttered the two words that have always given me pause. When I asked him how he was doing he replied with confidence and without hesitation, “I’m fine!” When I followed...
Who’s your Patty? We’re your Patty!

Who’s your Patty? We’re your Patty!

By Bonnie Burman Who’s your Patty? I remember the first holiday season after my mother’s dementia diagnosis and her move into the nursing home so clearly, even though it was almost 20 years ago. That December, though we arrived together as a family to visit her from...

What do YOU do with an idea?

It should come as no surprise to any of you that I simply LOVE children’s books. One of my new favorites is What Do You Do with an Idea? Written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom, the book tells the story of a little boy and how he struggles with an...