Happy Independence Day!
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Memory
Squirt Built a Deck
I built a deck when I was nine years old. Ok, maybe my dad and his architect best friend built it, but in my own tomboy mind, it was my deck. The marvel of redwood catapulting over the ravine in our backyard was an engineering feat I wasn’t going to miss! Scorching summer heat dictated … Read more
Your Nose Knows
Everyone has a unique smell. A child can sense their mother’s smell and be comforted by it, even if Mom isn’t present. I have been known to take a deep breath as I hug my kids to drink in their scent. There is a powerful connection between smell and memory, one from which we all … Read more
Remembering our Veterans with Thanks
This Memorial Day, I’d like to pause and take a moment to give thanks to all the veterans who have served our country. Giving of yourself in the defense of the freedom we all enjoy is a selfless act for which I’d like to say thank you. The memories they have may not all be … Read more
Mind over Matter
What we put into our mind matters. Subsequently, who we listen to impacts what we put into our mind. There are many voices in this world telling us what to do. When we are kids, it’s our parents. In school it’s our teachers; as an adult, it’s someone typically we care about or find interesting. … Read more
Fire up your Brain Cells!
In my never ending quest for the latest trends and ideas to help mind and memory, much comes back to the concept of use it or lose it. The idea is this: the more we use our brain, the more brain we have to use. Think of it as a muscle. While the brain isn’t … Read more