Dear Friend of Avalon, I find myself thinking a lot about the concept of Rites of Passage over the past few weeks. You see, my son, Christopher, is getting married next weekend! You may remember him as he worked at Avalon for a couple of years. A Rite of Passage is...
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, Do you ever wonder if you make a difference? Whether your contributions – big or small, really matter? Do you ever question if your life choices impact someone else…maybe, someone you don’t even know? Well, they do! Will you please help...
Dear Avalon family, Do you remember this song from the play and movie, Fiddler on the Roof? It goes like this – “Matchmaker, MatchmakerMake me a match,Find me a find,Catch me a catch.Matchmaker, MatchmakerLook through your book,And make me a perfect match.” These...
Dear Avalon family, I apologize. The purpose of my weekly Take Heart is to connect with YOU, offer some sound advice (pun intended) and hopefully, uplift you in some way. But the last four Take Hearts all addressed some of the challenges and frustrations people...
Dear Avalon family, This is a true story that needs telling. I have changed the names to protect the privacy of the clients and their families. Meet Daniel – a 75-year old male with a severe hearing loss Daniel came to Avalon in 2008 when his ‘hearing aid place’ went...
