Bloggy-versary Two!

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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Image: Gail and Mike in Cape May, NJ on 23 June 2025

BLOGGY-VERSARY TWO!

     Who-da thunk it? The end of September marks the second year of this blog. It has been a challenge and learning experience for me, and very enjoyable. Thank you to all the readers and subscribers for taking the time to read the posts, comment, and share your insights and resource connections. 

     It is also a personal landmark for Mike and me. We are pictured above on June 23 in Cape May, NJ, where we attended the matinee performance of "Vanities." Our daughter-in-law was one of the three performers in the show. It was also our 35 th wedding anniversary. In 2018, when Mike was admitted to hospice, we didn't think we would celebrate 35 years together. But God had other plans!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

     We are thankful to God for His graciousness to us, and thankful for you as you have joined us in our journey. Happy Bloggy-versary!

                                 Mike & Gail June 23, 1990; God is faithful through all 35 years


 

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Highlight: Dementia Friends PA

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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Logo: Dementia Friends Pennsylvania accessed 9 September 2025

Highlight: Dementia Friends PA by Gail K. Kachnycz 

     September is World Alzheimer's Month.  I recently learned about a community resource on the "Morning Light" show on Lighthouse TV. Dementia Friends Pennsylvania is part of a global movement that was started in the United Kingdom. Here is the introduction from the website:

"To become a Dementia Friend, you join others in a one-hour Dementia Friends Information Session. The session will cover five key messages about dementia and touch on what it is like to live with dementia. As a Dementia Friend you will turn your understanding into a practical action that can help someone with dementia in your community. The action can be as big or small as you choose, because every action counts!"

Here is the link to Dementia Friends Pennsylvania:

Dementia Friends Pennsylvania

Here is the link to Lighthouse TV. The Morning Light show has featured resources for caregivers.

Lighthouse TV

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SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Cancer Color Ribbons

SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT by Gail K. Kachnycz on 10 September 2025

     September is a busy month: the new school year begins and people return from vacation to settle into the fall routine. September is also a time to draw attention to some health concerns.

     September is Suicide Prevention Month; September 10 is Suicide Prevention Day. Those experiencing a mental health crisis, or concerned family or friends can call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. More information about this resource was published on the blog last September. Here is the link:

 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Information

     September is also Awareness Month for several types of cancer. These are identified by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). They are listed here with their ribbon colors:

Childhood Cancer (gold), Leukemia & Lymphoma (orange), Ovarian (teal), Prostate (light blue), Thyroid (teal/pink/blue), Gynecologic (uterine, peach).

The mission of AACR is listed below. To learn more, here is a link:

aacr.org

The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through:

  • Research
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Science Policy and Advocacy
  • Funding for Cancer Research


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RECIPE: New Life for Condiments

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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Image: Condiments from Gail's fridge 8/14/25

RECIPE: New Life for Condiments by Gail K. Kachnycz 3 September 2025

     So, the last summer holiday is over. What to do with those half-used bottles of condiments? As you know, mayonnaise can be substituted for eggs and oil some baked goods. Here are the links to posts that include that information:

Egg Substitutes March 2025 

Banana Baked Oatmeal 2/21/24 

     However, there is a way to use mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle relish that is genius, in my opinion. Make Thousand Island Dressing! As a kid, I thought the bits of pickle were the "thousand islands," but apparently, this dressing was invented for vacationers in the Thousand Island region on the St. Lawrence River near Lake Ontario. Either connection works for me. Just mix the ketchup and pickle relish into the mayonnaise, and thin down with lemon juice to the consistency of your liking. Sorry, no measured amounts here, just eye-ball it and adjust "to taste." If you're not a fan of pickle relish, just leave it out and you have Russian Dressing. Enjoy! 

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