
Many years ago, my ex-husband’s grandmother (Grandma L) was diagnosed with leukemia in her late seventies and went through some intense cancer treatments that eventually put it into remission. Some late effects of cancer treatment can also lead to psychological problems. After treatment was complete, as a cancer survivor, Grandma L experienced anxiety and depression.…

For this upcoming summer, instead of heading to the northern part of Michigan for a vacation, I am thinking we could visit our family in North Carolina. My “baby” cousins (who are in their thirties) and are at least seventeen years younger than I, are more like nieces and nephews than cousins. Actually, they are…

When you think about Mississippi, you’re most probably imagining a warm state, one with hot, humid summers and abundant rainfall. And, you’re not wrong there. In fact, this Michigan girl could adjust to Mississippi weather quite easily! Well, at least the humidity in the summer. The Magnolia State indeed has a humid subtropical climate, so its…