Dear Avalon family, Thank you for opening up and reading, Take Heart today. This is the 100th edition of Take Heart so I am taking time to see what’s on my heart about human connection and hearing. I only know about this milestone because of Stu Stu collaborates with...
Dear Avalon family, Let’s do a recap of the last few Take Hearts which come from my Living Happily Ever After with Hearing Loss class that I used to teach in Avalon’s Community Room – pre-pandemic. I want to help people stop just coping with hearing loss, and start...
Read My Lips Dear Avalon family, Have you ever said, “Oh, I can’t read lips.”? I must have heard this comment over a thousand times from Avalon clients. You may even be one of those people who have made this declaration. Or maybe, you have never really given it any...
Dear Avalon family, It was my birthday weekend. What I realized is that my Heart Tank needed replenishing. Then, serendipity stepped in My sister, Connie, (my heart sister – she was born on Valentine’s Day, and our hearts are deeply connected) reposted this...
Dear Avalon family, I had the honor of teaching a class for the Lifelong Learning programs offered through the Asian Community Center Senior Services. ACC is one of the most active and engaging centers in our community and I have immense respect for them. Because of...
Dear Avalon family, As another unprecedented year winds down, I find myself reflecting upon 2021. I take this time every year to acknowledge what I am grateful for. Here are only a few things, in no particular order. I am grateful for… My health Being with my Mom in...