tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62453662012-02-02T09:26:26.600-05:00This is my journal of sorts in dealing with Early On Set Alzheimer's Disease.Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.comBlogger5881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-16940198265567980602012-02-02T09:23:00.002-05:002012-02-02T09:26:26.603-05:00

I've discussed the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) on several occasions. The president is working on the budget and we need to be sure that he stays committed to NAPA. Here is something from the Alzheimer's Association website -- if you clink on the link below you can sign the letter going to President Obama. It only takes a minute and we need your help.Alzheimer's can't wait. We need a

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-85333248038524816612012-01-19T10:46:00.002-05:002012-01-19T10:59:09.521-05:00

On Monday, February 13th -- you'll find me at the Georgia State Capitol to help promote Alzheimer's Awareness to our legislators. Will you join me? Many people are intimidated to go to the "gold dome" as we often call our capitol. They are intimidated by not knowing the process of talking to our legislators and afraid of saying the wrong thing. The great day about the Awareness Day at the Capitol

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This week the National Alzheimer's Project Act was discussed in Washington DC. This is one of the first of many meetings to bring this act to fruition. An article ran in the USA Today regarding the act and the work that is being done on it.You can read it here : http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/alzheimers/story/2012-01-16/US-launches-national-war-on-Alzheimers/52603476/1

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-74172670485916112862012-01-12T17:13:00.004-05:002012-01-13T15:43:06.830-05:00

I've written about my friend Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice and Left Neglected. January 20 is a big day for her -- she will be appearing on the Today Show that morning, she will be on Dr. Oz show that day and then that night she is part of a documentary on younger on-set Alzhiemer's.The documentary is "To Not Fade Away". It is on at 10:00 p.m. January 20. The bad part for me at least is, that

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-11400365702019572412012-01-10T14:30:00.002-05:002012-01-10T14:33:30.607-05:00

I've had lots of comments lately. Many -- I'm not posting here. I'm glad the last post received some comments though -- and to one I too am sad this had to happen to Coach Summitt -- or anyone.It's just Tuesday and this has already been a bad week. Seems like I set out to do one thing and it doesn't go my way and the rest of the day goes down hill from there. I'm frustrating myself by not being

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-11027863134471535962012-01-03T15:37:00.002-05:002012-01-03T15:39:18.145-05:00

The Southeastern Conference has posted on their site that there will be a "We Back Pat Week" in honor of Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee women's basketball coach who was recently diagnosed with younger on-set Alzheimer's. Thanks to the SEC and the basketball nation for recognizing her courageous stance to bring public awareness to this disease. You can get the link here: http://

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-67122643337514799332012-01-01T16:33:00.002-05:002012-01-01T16:54:58.509-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone!I was pretty disappointed in my lack of posts at the end of the year. I really wanted to do better. I would wake up in the middle of the night with the best ideas, plan it all out in my head and by morning, it was gone. I'm sure you're saying, why didn't you get up and write it down. I've tried that before, and when I do, I can't go back to sleep. So, I am giving up ideas

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Carter and Ruby meet for the first time.Katie, Chris, Carter, Melissa, Josh, Ruby, me and Alan Yesterday -- I was able to catch up with some of my favorite people.......my friend Josh and his wife Melissa and Chris and his wife Katie. If you have been following this blog you will know about my friendship with Josh and Chris. Well, this year, they both had an addition to their families. Chris

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I know I haven't posted in awhile.....but I've been in Illinois visiting my family......but most of all, hanging out with my great niece and nephews.This is Henry This is DekodaAnd this is OliverAren't they adorable?

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-44119226570219008272011-11-25T18:44:00.005-05:002011-11-25T18:54:17.077-05:00

Jennifer and Alan were kind enough to invite us for dinner with Jen's parents. Nice to be a guest for a change! Thanks Alan and Jennifer! Relaxing after Thanksgiving DinnerJen and her mom enjoying the food. Alan after dinnerAlan and I sharing the swing at the park behind their apartment after dinner.I love to swing -- although only kids were suppose to be on the swings I couldn't resist! If I

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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We can all be grateful for so many things. I'm most grateful for friends and family. Today, I met a new friend. I've known other members of her family for a long time, but never got to actually meet her until today. What a lovely young woman she is. So beautiful, so well spoken, so loving and so down to earth. What a refreshing friend to meet. I'm

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came to visit me today.

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In today's edition of the Atlanta Journal Consitution, the first articles of several about Alzheimer's is published. The link is here http://www.ajc.com/health/slow-descent-into-the-1224104.html. There will be more articles in the weeks to come. Thought you might want to take a look.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-90051063325975131302011-11-01T12:50:00.002-05:002011-11-01T13:06:43.598-05:00

is a book you must get if you are a friend or caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's. This book is a real "hands on" book in helping you to communicate with those that have the disease. Dr. Mary Cail is the author and she has certainly done her research on this book.After I was first diagnosed people didn't know how to talk to me. They thought (and some still do) that I couldn't think for myself,

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-23027906958762009922011-11-01T09:41:00.003-05:002011-11-01T09:44:14.872-05:00

Finally getting to the computer to write a few things. We are back, trying to get over the jet lag and also colds we caught on the trip. The trip was great -- guess I really don't need to say that to those that have been to Australia and seen how beautiful it is. I don't remember a lot of what we did, but hopefully going through photos will help me. My daughter-in-law took a lot of photos and

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-70074894896124900132011-10-24T16:04:00.002-05:002011-10-24T16:10:39.540-05:00

No explanation needed.

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I was having a problem with the computer downloading my first post, but I seem to have corrected it. Things are still going great here in Australia. We have had some amazing experiences. Last night we went to Phillips Island, and saw thousands of "little penguins" come ashore for mating season. You can't take photos of them, but the penguins are only 12 to 13 inches tall and they are so cute.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-35393635614784334912011-10-21T16:59:00.003-05:002011-10-23T16:15:40.538-05:00

Well, we made it Down Under. I wasn't sure if I should kiss the ground or not when I got here as this is something I have always wanted to do. The flight over was long, but certainly worth it. Sydney reminds me a lot of San Francisco. We toured the infamous opera house yesterday and it was gorgeous. I'll try to post some photos soon. We also spent some time with kangaroos, koalas, wmbats,

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We had a beautiful day for our first Walk to End Alzheimer's. Thanks to all who came out, who gave and those that helped plan and work the event. I love you all!

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-20137504416984113202011-10-09T17:54:00.002-05:002011-10-09T17:57:16.287-05:00

It's been an interesting day for me. I always get up early each morning and go out and get the paper. Usually, still dressed in my pajamas with my robe on. Today, I went out to get the paper and then I went and got in my car. I have no idea how long I sat in my car, but eventually I realized that I should be in the house since I didn't have my keys.That was kind of a sign to me that I probably

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It's that time of year again -- the crisp cool mornings have finally returned to Georgia. I think fall is my favorite time of the year.There is a lot going on right now and it makes me anxious -- but I know this will pass. Our Walk To End Alzheimer's is October 15th. I am hoping for gorgeous weather like we have been having. The day after that I'm off to LA only to connect to my long awaited trip

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-44045222719288463722011-09-24T08:18:00.002-05:002011-09-24T08:20:38.402-05:00

My dear friend Meg Dure writes for Athens Patch. Today, she wrote this articlehttp://athens.patch.com/articles/all-aboard-e08083c9.I don't usually post articles that are about me, but I couldn't resist this one. Dear, true and loving friends don't come easy. I've known Meg for almost thirty years and although we don't see each other as often as I would like, each time we do see each other, we

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-28377801174068919402011-09-16T05:24:00.003-05:002011-09-16T05:42:29.202-05:00

I've received quite a few emails and calls in the last couple of days regarding the new Intranatal Insulin drug therapy that has been mentioned so frequently in the news. You can read about this here http://archneur.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/archneurol.2011.233. The data that was reported this week, was initally presented at the 2010 Alzheimer's Association International conference. And, one

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-42736593980943471302011-08-31T15:40:00.002-05:002011-08-31T15:43:15.796-05:00

This year, help us in spreading the word by participating in World Alzheimer's Month. September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day, but the whole month is being highlighted by the Alzheimer's Association. Click here to see what you can do to help. http://www.alz.org/wam/wam.asp It doesn't take much -- just adding an icon to your facebook page or any of your social media outlets is one simple thing

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-9267022829653674602011-08-23T18:12:00.002-05:002011-08-23T18:37:16.531-05:00

I've received so many emails and calls today. As many of you know, I am a big women's college basketball fan. We've lived in Athens for 30 years and have followed the UGA Lady Bulldogs since moving here. Our head coach, Andy Landers, also starting coaching the team at the same time, so I like to consider Andy a friend of mine. When I was first diagnosed with early on set Alzheimer's, I sent an

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-4589537143081729822011-08-12T04:17:00.002-05:002011-08-12T04:23:48.773-05:00

I'm not MIA -- although I'm sure it seems it. I've been busy. I was in Atlanta a few days, then in Chicago for a few days, then to a friend's cabin at Lake Russell (Thanks Suzanne for a quiet relaxing weekend) and then in Atlanta again for a few days to watch two days of the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club. It was all great fun, but I need time to relax and rewind. Although -- I'm

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Several people over the last few weeks have asked me if I have a bucket list. I have never sat down and actually made a list, but maybe I should. Before my diagnosis, I used to say "before I die I want to do _______". Then sometimes I would get into my head that once I did that particular thing I was for sure going to die. So I started thinking of multiple things so I wouldn't exhaust my list. So

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-73708407954206736562011-07-21T18:20:00.002-05:002011-07-21T18:34:16.588-05:00

I wanted to take a few minutes to point you in the direction of a few upcoming events. I apologize for the late notice on the first one, but I've been out of town a few days.1. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/forum/andelot-alzheimers.cfmHere is a link to a webcast tomorrow (Friday, July 22 at 12 noon ET) about the value of knowing about an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Here is a description I was

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-47515757553078525942011-07-18T17:47:00.001-05:002011-07-18T17:50:29.197-05:00

Right now the Alzheimer's Association International Conference is taking place in Paris, France. You have probably seen some news stories about some of what is coming out of the conference. Here is a link to the page where you can catch up on the latest developments.http://www.alz.org/aaic/

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-86201108375262428062011-07-12T14:22:00.002-05:002011-07-12T14:25:10.858-05:00

Another Alzheimer's related story on StoryCorps. Thought you might like to listen http://storycorps.org/listen/stories/betsy-brooks-and-john-grecsek/This ran on NPR sometime late last week. I've written about StoryCorps before and it's worth listening to!

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It's 3 a.m. and I can't sleep. This doesn't happen too often for me, but I thinking I am coming down with a cold and I just don't feel real well. So, I'm up and thought I would write a few words.A few people I know are going through some "transitions" in life right now. Different circumstances for all of them, but transitions just the same. I got to thinking about how we perceive these times in

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-13841661023009052292011-06-19T15:48:00.002-05:002011-06-19T15:51:36.247-05:00

Yes, it has been awhile since I last posted. My husband was gone for a week and I must say that I took advantage of the peace and quiet at home and tried to do lots and lots of things around the house. I didn't get near as much accomplished as I had wanted because I can't seem to concentrate that long anymore, but I got some things done and I thoroughly enjoyed my "alone time".I've also had a few

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-33900805852205948142011-06-19T15:33:00.002-05:002011-06-19T15:36:07.383-05:00

Last night, my good friend Carol and I went to Atlanta to a fundraising event for the Alzheimer's Association -- Dancing With The Stars. The event was great, had over 500 people in attendance and raised over $225,000! Great job by everyone! Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin won the dance contest. It was a great night and great effort by everyone involved. Thanks to Carol for being my date!

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I'm back home after five days in DC. It was nice spending time with my son and daughter-in-law, but my main purpose there was to attend the Alzehimer's Association's Advocacy Forum. We spent one whole day on Capitol Hill talking to our legislators and their aides about the two bills I mentioned in my post below. Reaction was good and hopefully we will see some movement on these bills in the near

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-79341558548345802842011-05-21T19:27:00.002-05:002011-05-21T19:52:12.883-05:00

is a book written by Marianne Talbot. The book deals with caring for someone with dementia. Ms. Talbot tells the stories of caring for her mother in a truly unique, humorous and loving way. For all of my readers out there who care for someone with dementia, it's worth reading. You're not alone although I know you feel it sometimes. Believe me, the person with dementia does as well. Ms. Talbot's

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-71784202495641141872011-05-17T07:07:00.002-05:002011-05-17T07:15:58.202-05:00

I'm in Washington DC right now. I'm getting ready in a few minutes to head to capitol hill for meetings with legislators and aides to ask for more funding for Alzheimer's research. It's a rainy day here in DC . I'm at an advocates forum and this year over 600 people are here. Over 300 of these people are here for the first time -- that says a lot! We are here to help get the Alzheimer's

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-15710685314112493552011-05-08T21:12:00.002-05:002011-05-08T21:15:55.703-05:00

I received a comment on my post below. It is from the cousin of the young man who got up to dance with his aunt. Thank you Ms. Reynolds for sharing this lovely story. I didn't want to just post this in comments, as many of my readers don't always read them. So, I hope you don't mind. And, speaking from someone that has Alzheimer's -- I know that this certainly meant a great deal to your mom. We

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Tonight I was in Macon for an Alzheimer's Fundraiser featuring Vince Gill. I'll post some photos soon, however, one very touching moment during the concert is when Vince played "Look At Us". I noticed a young man (late 20'as I would say) get up and an older lady followed him. I guess she was in her early 80's maybe? Anyway, the young man, took the lady in his arms and started dancing with her.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-14526266699724035372011-05-03T05:33:00.002-05:002011-05-03T05:36:09.101-05:00

Larry King did a special on Alzheimer's Sunday evening. You can find more about it here http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2011/larryking/I recorded it and watched it this morning. It's very informative for those not knowing a lot about Alzheimer's. If you are already dealing with Alzheimer's you probably didn't learn much, but it was a good overview. Enough to get people talking some more about the

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-58299474078378035802011-04-27T16:08:00.003-05:002011-04-27T16:24:52.502-05:00

In a few weeks I'll be joining hundreds as we go to Washington DC to help lobby our legislators for more support for Alzheimer's Disease. In light of this, I'm asking for your help. There are several things you can do. One of the things that we will be asking support for is the HOPE for Alzheimer's Act. It stands for Health Outcome, Planning and Education for Alzheimer's. This will help with

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-71058721289391027992011-04-25T18:10:00.002-05:002011-04-25T18:26:07.956-05:00

Last night I caught a few minutes of Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, Beyond the Blackboard. And, while I didn't catch all of the movie, I caught many of the commercials. My mom used to say that I would always watch the commercials and leave when the shows were on, so I guess I come by that honestly. And, I worked for an advertising agency for many years, so yes, I'm into those commercials. One thing

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-65185612839732596472011-04-19T10:34:00.001-05:002011-04-19T10:36:01.288-05:00

I just received this information about new guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis. I haven't had time to digest it all yet, but I thought I would put the link up anyway.http://www.alz.org/research/diagnostic_criteria/overview.asp?type=homepageflash

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-65985870936996811772011-04-10T16:04:00.000-05:002011-04-10T16:05:51.905-05:00

It's 91 degrees today April 10th -- what will July be like?

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This event is being held in Washington DC next month. I plan on attending and having my voice heard. If you are reader of my blog, and are planning on attending, leave me a message or shoot me an email and let me know. If you have never been, I would seriously urge you to check it out. This a chance for us to find out what the status of things are in Washington that affect the way Alzheimer's is

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-35428962994553297652011-04-06T06:09:00.003-05:002011-04-06T06:19:46.871-05:00

I've been getting out a little more since my knee surgery -- trying to get my stamina back. I am still prone to swelling when I'm up on my knee too much so I have to watch it, but it is coming along. Yesterday, I went out to pick up a few things at the store. I had some coupons and there were some specials going on at the office supply store I was at. When I was looking at what I wanted to buy, I

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-70474917378456445312011-04-06T06:04:00.002-05:002011-04-06T06:09:43.965-05:00

I'm having trouble letting things go that seem to bother me. I hate it, because I'm one to say, "get over it, life is too short". So, I guess I am admitting that is harder to do than say. I think because of my Alzheimer's I'm overly sensitive and maybe that plays into it. That's not an excuse....I think I need to categorize those things that bother me and see if they are even worth the time to

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-20958339524327311562011-04-06T06:02:00.002-05:002011-04-06T06:04:49.803-05:00

I write this with tongue in cheek -- those of you that know my husband knows that he is a man of few words. I often joke that he doesn't say 20 words in twenty four hours. But, a couple of days ago he talked to his brother on the telephone for over 2 and half hours! I didn't know he had it in him. I told him he didn't talk to me that much in two months!

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-1095840912261743592011-04-01T11:19:00.002-05:002011-04-01T11:31:50.483-05:00

about a lot of things. One is posting to this blog. Some of my friends have one day week where they devote to writing something in their blog and they give it a name, i.e. Mindful Mondays, Terrific Tuesday.....you get the drift. Maybe I will have to resort to that. My knee is healing. That's a good thing. Most of you that know me, know that I am not a real patient person and of course I want to

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-40233700077848278352011-03-22T06:34:00.002-05:002011-03-22T06:47:09.658-05:00

I know this is rambling today because I can't wrap my thoughts around this. People's actions or inactions as the case may be drive me crazy.My mom and I never really got along as I was growing up, but she did teach me to be decent and kind to other people. I also met a young man in college that had a big influence over me -- he was such a giving person and he taught me that doing for others made

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-32571679997089567592011-03-17T09:04:00.002-05:002011-03-17T09:10:30.842-05:00

I'm going to the doctor today to get the staples out of my knee. It looks pretty ugly, but I guess I am progressing o.k. Physical therapy will take awhile but I'll get there eventually.It's been so nice out that I'm planning to at least get some fresh air in the next couple of days just by sitting outside. Even if I can't walk, I can at least enjoy the beautiful weather.Today, the head of the

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-27160390197686865272011-03-15T09:20:00.002-05:002011-03-15T09:22:59.637-05:00

I haven't had a chance to read this yet, but the Alzheimer's Association has just released their annual Facts and Figures -- you can get it http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_facts_and_figures.aspAlso, it's Alzheimer's Day at the Georgia State Capitol. Hope all goes well -- wish I could be there -- but certainly am there in spirit.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-59820154631257885672011-03-14T09:21:00.003-05:002011-03-14T09:26:54.583-05:00

has started on my knee. The day after I got home from the hospital the physical therapist was there and they are back today -- ten visits by the end of the month. I go back on thursday to get the staples out of my knee. I'll feel better doing therapy after I get them out, as when I feel something kind of "pulling" I'm not sure if it the incision/staples or just normal. Friends have been great

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-20605147830571637412011-03-11T14:56:00.002-05:002011-03-11T14:58:22.040-05:00

Thanks for everyone's well wishes -- I'm home from the hospital with a new knee. Surgery went well, glad to be home. I have a big scar, but hopefully, the result will be worth it! More soon. KrisPS Thanks for the note from Tamar's class at UGA -- I apreciate it!

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What a classy lady Maria Shriver is. After the Shriver Report came out, she was nice enough to send me a hand written note, thanking me for my contribution. I sent a condolence letter to her after her father passed away from Alzheimer's not too long ago. Then, yesterday, in the mail I receive a handout that was given out at the funeral for her father, as well as a personal note. How

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-63982146936692691082011-03-05T09:09:00.002-05:002011-03-05T09:28:04.637-05:00

I'm in Nashville with friends for the women's SEC basketball tournament. One day, when the UGA women weren't playing my friends took a little side trip and I found myself alone in Nashville. Lots of things within walking distance from the hotel, so no problem. Except......the little problem I have about crossing streets by myself. I know, it sounds silly and stupid. But, if you think about it

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-15122040521826634372011-02-27T06:04:00.002-05:002011-02-27T06:14:28.588-05:00

One of my best friends from Illinois duaghter will be having a baby soon. I can't believe she is going to be a mother. She and her husband will make excellent parents, but I guess I just get to feeling old and sentimental when I think about it. I remember when my friend first found out she was pregnant with her daughter -- its a long and funny story but it was over thirty years ago and it seems

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-58123531686387247492011-02-19T20:00:00.002-05:002011-02-19T20:05:43.912-05:00

After several years of emailing, and corresponding, I finally got to meet Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice and Left Neglected. If you have been reading this blog for long, you know how I have raved about her books. Still Alice deals with Alzheimer's disease and that is how I first became aware of Lisa. Her second book which just came out deals with a neurological condition called Left

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-79552138396194075562011-02-09T06:52:00.002-05:002011-02-09T06:54:00.921-05:00

Everyone that knows me, knows that a red Mazda Miata is my dream car. My daughter in law sent me this photo of my son in a red Mazda Miata at the DC car show. This is so wrong -- it should be me in that driver's seat!

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-30000896675252051932011-02-05T06:54:00.003-05:002011-02-05T07:34:30.364-05:00

I've been looking at some blogs lately of people I know and I feel so inadequate after reading theirs. They all sound intelligent, well thought out and put together. Mine, on the other hand, are disconnected and jump around from thought to thought. I find that I want my friends to write more so I can read more. I'm not amazed by what they right, I guess I'm amazed at how effortless it probably is

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-26588827959652809402011-01-25T11:03:00.002-05:002011-01-25T11:07:43.819-05:00

It's been awhile I know. I just haven't had luck getting my words out right lately. I did an interview with a young student yesterday from UGA for a journalism class that she was doing. I did awful -- I didn't even make sense most of the time. I guess it will give her a chance to use her editing skills. I knew exactly what I wanted to say, but couldn't get it to come out the way I wanted it

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-46026073980811241002011-01-10T16:15:00.002-05:002011-01-10T16:16:52.950-05:00

So far we have 6.5 inches of snow on the ground -- according to my ruler of course! For the last few hours we have had sleet and freezing rain. Schools/businesses have been closed all day and they are already scheduled to close tomorrow. It's just not suppose to do this in the south! We are hoping that we don't get much more freezing rain, as we certainly don't want the power lines to come down.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-5029012014974683002011-01-08T10:05:00.002-05:002011-01-08T10:23:49.072-05:00

is a new book out by Lisa Genova. Lisa is my friend that wrote the best seller Still Alice about a young woman with Younger On Set Alzheimer's. Lisa's new book is about a woman who has a condition called "Left Neglect". It is where a person with this, does not recognize his/her left side. Lisa first told me about this condition a year or so ago when she was working on the book before Still

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-80635341537133456652011-01-05T06:35:00.003-05:002011-01-05T06:39:03.829-05:00

was signed into law yesterday by President Obama! Thanks to all who helped support this and asked their legislators for their help. Here is a link to the full story on the Alzheimer's Association website.....http://www.alz.org/news_and_events_Obama_signs_NAPA.asp

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-70939516660488116452011-01-04T07:46:00.004-05:002011-01-04T08:08:26.878-05:00

Something I like most about the holidays is hearing from everyone through Christmas Cards. I know a lot of people have stopped sending cards in favor of electronic greetings. But I love seeing the photo cards that come in the mail and can't believe seeing everyone's children or grandchildren growing up so fast. And, I like hearing about what everyone has done the past year. Staying connected with

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-8155081935325859802010-12-23T10:32:00.000-05:002010-12-23T10:33:10.558-05:00

To all my followers, friends and family. I appreciate your love, support and friendship all year!

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-32019941163216889392010-12-20T14:53:00.002-05:002010-12-20T14:59:53.346-05:00

Pfizer and the Alzheimer's Association are teaming together for a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day. The Float will be titled "It's Time to Face Alzheimer's". You can go to this website http://www.TimetoFaceAlz.org and check out the float and to also share your story of dealing with Alzheimer's in your family.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-7794205408133296482010-12-19T07:27:00.003-05:002010-12-19T07:33:13.776-05:00

Some people are made for traveling, others are not. I like to travel and see new things. It's much harder to travel by myself these days especially to new places. But, I think my days of traveling to new places with my husband is over. He's not a traveler. I can no longer be the "responsible" one on the trip -- seeing to everything because my mind doesn't work that way any longer. He has

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-70573047785321051412010-12-18T13:59:00.006-05:002010-12-18T14:14:47.703-05:00

We just returned from five days in Cancun -- it was really beautiful and a lot warmer than Georgia. We visited the Mayan Ruins in Chichen-Itza and some of those photos are here as well.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-56376136056200728582010-12-17T09:25:00.003-05:002010-12-17T09:27:08.214-05:00

I haven't been MIA -- I've been in Cancun Mexico for the last five days. I'll post photos soon. While I was gone lots of things happened including the passage in the house of representatives of the NAPA bill. For more information see here http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_21243.aspThanks for all that called on their legislators for this to pass. The President now needs to sign off on the bill.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-88347534786002230592010-12-11T16:41:00.003-05:002010-12-11T16:48:13.633-05:00

We went to UGA and had a Christmas luncheon with the women's basketball team and then we helped assemble bikes for some needy children. We've done this for several years and it is nice be able to give something back to the community. Each player has a person who does a scrapbook of the season for her. I have a nice young lady, Ronika Ransford, from Washington DC that I am doing the scrapbook for.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-41063138564173272952010-12-09T07:38:00.003-05:002010-12-09T07:40:41.966-05:00

Yesterday the Senate passed the National Alzheimer's Project Act -- now it goes to the House of Representatives. This act is so important to keep Alzheimer's up front and to make it a national priority. Let your house of representative member know that you want this passed. A little more about the National Alzheimer's Project Act here: http://www.kintera.org/atf/cf/%7BB96E2E84-AF7D-4656-9C86-

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-48307079449335984242010-12-07T15:08:00.002-05:002010-12-07T15:12:21.463-05:00

Just returned from speaking to a psychology class at UGA. They had great questions and were very attentive considering this was their last day of classes and I probably wasn't what they wanted to hear today! But, as always, I enjoyed it and it is my form of therapy. Anyway, thanks for having me and best of luck on your exams!I have loads of things to do before this weekend. I'm starting to get

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-83841356500660177752010-12-05T21:11:00.001-05:002010-12-05T21:12:30.722-05:00

Don't ever take them for granted. That's what gets me by. I know I'll forget them, but they haven't forgotten about me -- and I'm grateful for that.

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-63986085508858304792010-12-05T07:21:00.002-05:002010-12-05T07:25:32.185-05:00

Three times to Atlanta this week -- third time today --going with friends to see the UGA women's basketball team play Georgia Tech. Thanks to Dr. Glass' class at UGA for sending such a nice card to me. They were thanking me for speaking to their class and it was such a pleasant surprise to get the card and read all their notes. I really appreciate that! I'm speaking to a pyschology class this

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-60802209955106860362010-11-26T20:58:00.003-05:002010-11-26T21:04:16.596-05:00

As man of you know from reading my blog, the two young men pictured above, used to work for me almost ten years ago now. Chris (left) is in med school in Florida and was in town visiting for the holiday. Josh (right) is the young man who was injured in Afghanistan a few years ago that I have written about frequently. Josh lives nearby now and when Chris comes to town I am so honored that they

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-76572784672058879922010-11-26T20:51:00.003-05:002010-11-26T20:58:19.486-05:00

I had every intention of posting before Thanksgiving, but got a little sidetracked. I'm working on a project for someone and I got too involved in it. Hope all had a great day. We had a quiet day but the pleasure of having lunch with some friends.....we like to consider them extended family since we have known them for 30 years! I made a bad mistake though when taking my seat at the dinner

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-2182556692075540342010-11-22T13:44:00.003-05:002010-11-22T13:48:41.205-05:00

Please link on the story below and vote for the Alzheimer's Association. MetLife is donating $500,000 to four different charities and your vote determines how much money each organization receives. This is just during this week, so please vote today.http://www.alz.org/news_and_events_21075.asp?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=News&utm_content=Twitter

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-91230115269912491382010-11-21T13:09:00.002-05:002010-11-21T13:11:01.271-05:00

for all your emails and posts lately to everyone. Carol I think it is great you are going to Disney -- I hope you have a wonderful time. You're unique that you can look at your situation the way you can -- give your husband a hug from me!

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-43224396845056486772010-11-18T07:42:00.003-05:002010-11-18T07:44:22.437-05:00

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-66769182907013803082010-11-18T07:41:00.000-05:002010-11-18T07:42:13.439-05:00

to Dr. Glass at the Gerentology Dept. at the University of Georgia for having me over to speak to her class this week. I appreciate the opportunity and your students were great!

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-20043096477139929682010-11-11T16:28:00.002-05:002010-11-11T16:37:43.713-05:00

Personal mail -- something we don't get very much of anymore. Most people know I like to make cards and have always been a letter writer. Young people these days don't understand that and if my son is reading this he is probably rolling his eyes. So, it was very refreshing to receive a beautiful hand written note from a young lady in California. She had emailed me a few weeks back and she was

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-10425376589677907652010-11-07T11:24:00.003-05:002010-11-07T11:29:01.998-05:00

I have had the best three days. My husband has been out of town and it has been wonderful. I know that sounds bad, but he knows what I mean. It is so quiet, I don't have to listen to the tv or the radio, I don't have to have a conversation if I don't want to. I'm not as tired when he is gone. I don't realize what a difference it makes until he is gone. But my three days of peace is coming to an

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-42518417317071885482010-11-02T04:31:00.002-05:002010-11-02T04:37:23.427-05:00

OK -- I know it's only Tuesday but this week doesn't shape up too well for now. And, last week wasn't that great either. In the last 9 days a neighbor has died (way too early), two other friends are battling some extreme situations, I didn't have good doctor reports at either the neurologist or the orthopedic doctor dealing with my knee.This weekend (so far) is looking good -- my husband is

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-42752338149493750232010-10-25T08:06:00.005-05:002010-10-25T08:16:27.524-05:00

Memory Walk was this past Saturday and it was a beautiful day. I've posted some various photos but I don't have one of our whole team yet. I'm waiting for someone to send me that! But thanks to my whole team for coming out, raising almost $15,000 for the cause and all those that donated! I love you all!

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-49873549369601342682010-10-17T11:09:00.002-05:002010-10-17T11:15:05.053-05:00

appeared this morning on ABC's new program This Week this morning to talk about the Shriver report which I mentioned in my post below. If you missed it, here is the link -- just click on the Maria Shriver photo for the video. http://abcnews.go.com/thisweek Ms. Shriver's complete report will be released on Tuesday October 19th. The Shriver Report main emphasis is the role women play in

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-62467509257216187292010-10-14T13:14:00.003-05:002010-10-15T05:44:37.069-05:00

Many of you may have some press today about "The Shriver Report" titled "A Woman's Nation Takes on Alzheimer's". It was released today by Maria Shriver and the Alzheimer's Association. You may know that Maria's father has Alzheimer's and she has championed the cause.There will be a series next week on ABC News about Alzheimer's and it is on the cover of Time Magazine this week. A lot of work has

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-51456733011349656072010-10-12T12:51:00.002-05:002010-10-12T12:59:11.529-05:00

My son came home this past weekend for my birthday. It was a quick trip -- but it was nice to have him home just the same. We went out to play golf on Sunday morning and had someone snap this photo of us at the golf course. Although Alan is not a Georgia Bulldog, he did agree to have his photo taken under the Bulldog sign. I guess I don't realize how much I miss my son, until I see him. I

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-59831595133142151012010-09-28T18:49:00.003-05:002010-09-28T20:02:06.198-05:00

My son is coming home the weekend of the 9th -- it will be a quick trip -- less than 48 hours actually, but I'm glad he's coming home. Sometimes you just need to see your kids -- it's been about 5 months since I have seen him and even though that isn't a long time in many ways, it can sometimes seem a lot longer than that. We share October birthdays and we have always tried to be together as

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-59548366095168010142010-09-21T17:27:00.003-05:002010-09-21T17:29:12.876-05:00

Today, September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. Give someone you know with Alzheimer's an extra hug today. The Alzheimer's Association has put out a new report that can be found here regarding Alzheimer's impact on the World. http://www.alz.org/news_and_events_world_alzheimers_day.asp#ReportI've been out of town for a few days and haven't been able to post. Will be posting photos soon of new

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in posting I know. Have been busy -- and have a bum knee. Went to the doctor and he has me on crutches for a few weeks. After already having had a couple of knee surgeries and a broken foot, I'm used the crutches, but I still hate them. We'll see how things go.Was in Atlanta a few days this week on Alz. business. Things are gearing up for Memory Walk -- although it is a little over a month

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-40386372284071495122010-08-29T04:49:00.003-05:002010-08-29T05:09:12.618-05:00

This has not been a good week for me. I've been "off". It's so hard to describe but it seems like I am about five steps behind where I should be all the time. I was having an extremely hard time explaining things this week. I was trying to work on a few of my projects around the house and needed some help from my husband. Before I asked him I told him that it wasn't a good day for me and I it was

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-79737058880085713262010-08-18T19:01:00.002-05:002010-08-18T19:07:22.619-05:00

I've mentioned this before but it is so frustrating I could scream. Twice this week I had a problem shopping and dealing with money. Everyone knows that I can no longer make change -- and I usually give the clerk a $20 and I get my change back, or I use plastic. I've been trusting of clerks to give me the correct change, because I couldn't tell you whether they were or they weren't!!! Anyway,

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-88531477374277190942010-08-12T05:02:00.005-05:002010-08-12T05:25:09.462-05:00

I'm sure many of you have heard about the new article out about using spinal fluid to use as an indicator in diagnosing Alzheimer's. If not, here is a link to the Alzheimer's Assn. page that gives their take on it. http://www.alz.org/news_and_events_statement_regarding_biomarkers.asp.This was an interesting article to me, because eight years ago when I was going through my diagnosis, I actually

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-83528616805116754902010-07-30T05:39:00.002-05:002010-07-30T05:46:41.785-05:00

Well, the heat has been unbearable here lately. And, it looks like high 90's and 100's are in the week to come. Last weekend, we went to a professional tennis tournament in Atlanta. It was 96 degrees and on the tennis court it was registering 140 degrees! We weren't that far from the court, so you can just imagine how hot we were. After 10 minutes in the stands, our clothes were soaked

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-36379579630153940142010-07-18T18:05:00.003-05:002010-07-18T18:13:19.298-05:00

Last March when I was in Washington at the Political Action Summit, one of the things we were asking our legislators to do was to sign on to a bill called the Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act as well as the National Alzheimer's Project Act. These bills basically asked congress to make Alzheimer's a priority and to ask for $2 billion for research. This week, A bicycle ride is taking place where

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-77084733377597536712010-07-13T06:52:00.003-05:002010-07-13T06:55:38.093-05:00

The USA Today has an article about a couple dealing with Alzheimer's disease at an early age. I had the pleasure of getting to know Marilyn and Steve several years ago when we served on an Alzheimer's committee together. They are a delightful couple and you can read about them here. http://ee.usatoday.com/SUBSCRIBERS/LandingPage/LandingPage.aspx?href=VVNBLzIwMTAvMDcvMTM.&pageno=Mzc.&entity=

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-42484889802485224912010-07-12T13:13:00.004-05:002010-07-12T13:21:34.348-05:00

A few weeks ago I told you all about Jan's Story. A book written by Barry Petersen, a CBS news reporter whose wife has younger on-set Alzheimer's. It's a wonderful book. It was a little hard to get through for me because it hit a little too close to home, but it is definitely worth reading. Barry shares his wife's personality so well, that you think you know her quite well all throughout the book

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-54461135186684952932010-06-28T20:23:00.004-05:002010-06-28T20:31:32.358-05:00

This spring when I went to the Political Action Summit in Washington DC one of the things we were asking our congressional representatives was to support the National Alzheimer's Project Act. This Act would fund an office being set up within the Office of Health and Human Services to be responsible for coming up with a Plan to fight Alzheimer's and an interagency Advisory Council on Alzheimer's

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-66938331574503675232010-06-21T13:03:00.003-05:002010-06-21T13:15:11.771-05:00

Yesterday, on CBS Sunday Morning, Barry Peterson did a story about his wife dealing with younger onset Alzheimer's. I can't get the link to work here, but if you go to www.cbsnews.com and click on Sunday morning and the link to "Jan's story" you will see it. It's wonderful. I've ordered his book and I'll let you know what I think if I can get through it!

Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251343757441146440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245366.post-76042485346468538592010-06-17T15:33:00.004-05:002010-06-17T15:40:53.308-05:00

I've been gone awhile -- I can't believe it has been so long since I last posted -- and I said I was going to do better. We have been to DC to see Jennifer and Alan. I've posted a few photos. We did some things that we haven't done before -- we went to the Kennedy Center and saw a concert, went to Wolftrap to see a show, and we went to the Capitol Visitors Center. I've tried to go there a couple

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