June 2018 – Brain Injury Support Group of Duluth-Extension

IT MIGHT BE A REMIX, BUT THE THEME REMAINS THE SAME

Hey, everyone! How are you doing today? Well, I hope! I have been listening to remixes of some of my favorite musicians and musical groups. I have listened to the original recordings so many times, that these remixes give them a new feel, and new flow. However, the lyrics are still the same. You canContinue reading “IT MIGHT BE A REMIX, BUT THE THEME REMAINS THE SAME”

TBI Dementia Risk — Unstoppable María

Following a brain injury, many of the worries usually include what will happen tomorrow. via TBI Dementia Risk — Unstoppable María

MONDAY MELTDOWNS AND TUESDAY TRIUMPHS

Hello, everyone, and I want to welcome all of you to Tuesday, June 26th. It has been somewhat of a whirlwind of a week for me, and it’s not even halfway done! I was at an appointment that resulted in a total, complete, and massive meltdown. It was humiliating, jaw-dropping, eye-opening, but, most of all,Continue reading “MONDAY MELTDOWNS AND TUESDAY TRIUMPHS”

A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY WISH TO YOU ALL!

Hello, everyone! How are you doing today? Well, I hope! I just got back from a FANTASTIC and FUN family vacation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, also known as “The UP.” If you’ve never been there, it is hard to describe. It is a beautiful place, with lots of lush wilderness, parks, and LakeContinue reading “A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY WISH TO YOU ALL!”

THANK-YOU THURSDAY!

Hello, everyone, and welcome to our Thursday, June 7th. How is everyone doing today? Well, I hope! Are you getting ready for your plans for the weekend? Anything fun and exciting? I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for being a part of the Brain Injury Support Group of Duluth-ExtensionContinue reading “THANK-YOU THURSDAY!”

GRIEF AND HOW WE COPE

Hello, everyone, and let me welcome all of you to Wednesday, June 6th. I found out about the passing of my great aunt this morning. I am full of sorrow, so if this is short, that’s why. I remember our last time together at the golf course. She rode up the steep hill in aContinue reading “GRIEF AND HOW WE COPE”

MEMORY, MUSIC, AND WHY I CAN’T REMEMBER WHAT I HAD FOR BREAKFAST THIS MORNING! HOWEVER, I DO KNOW A LOT OF WORDS TO A LOT OF SONGS!

Hello, and happy day 4 of “Aphasia Awareness” month! I will expand more on apahasia later, and please feel free to share you own personal experiences and stories! I do know a lot of words to a lot of songs, for whatever that’s worth. It is an interesting insight into long-term v. short-term memory. WhileContinue reading “MEMORY, MUSIC, AND WHY I CAN’T REMEMBER WHAT I HAD FOR BREAKFAST THIS MORNING! HOWEVER, I DO KNOW A LOT OF WORDS TO A LOT OF SONGS!”

JUNE IS “APHASIA AWARENESS” MONTH!

Hello, everyone! Today is Monday, June 4th, 2018, fyi. What exactly is aphasia? Well, it is TOTALLY CONFUSING and IMPOSSIBLE for me to explain. I will try to give you a little more information and insight, but it can and does change for me from day to day and even hour to hour. More on that later!Continue reading “JUNE IS “APHASIA AWARENESS” MONTH!”