November 2022

On the quest to raising good humans, I realize that most people tend to use the holidays as a teachable time for kids. We encourage the need to do good for others who might have less than we do as we donate food, toys, money and help in our communities and beyond. We do this on overdrive in November and December because these months are within the “season of giving.” And while I wish this was more of a year-round notion; I still jump on board with my own three kids to embrace the season as a time to do for others with no expectation of gain. Many of the best ways to help others costs nothing at all, aside from some time and effort.

In my last article, I explained what sundowning was and some ideas on how to lessen sundowning symptoms. I explained the importance of reducing the stimuli during the evening hours, keeping the house well lit, and planning more active days, as the person who rests all day could likely be more restless at night.

Is spring coming soon? I’m already DONE with winter.and it isn’t even here yet. Figuring out what long underwear and hat and gloves and socks to wear to stay warm when I walk Patton in the mornings is getting to be a nearly impossible chore. Clothes that keep me warm in the morning are too warm by afternoon when I’m mostly indoors. I know, it’s tough to be me.

The largest one ever captured was nearly 24 feet long and weighed over 1.5 tons! Traced back to the Jurassic period, they are sometimes called the dinosaur of the fish world. Ojibwe call them “Nahmay”, the king of fish.