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Playing Detective by Flo Fitzpatrick 7/14/2026 12:25:36 PM
Things you're not told unless you get desperate enough to ask online:
I mentioned a month or so ago that I have a mouse. Been using peppermint oil. I thought Mickey had gone but I was wrong.
SO....I order some sonic plug ins AND s... more
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Mick, Mick, Speak English! by Flo Fitzpatrick 7/13/2026 5:39:12 AM
I began reading up on possible causes after I had my stroke. Two earlier concussions (34% chance of a stroke in later life if suffering a head injury…I figured two put me at 68%!!)
Food is definitely in the mix. I subscribe (and fail often) to ... more
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Do What You Love by Flo Fitzpatrick 6/25/2026 7:49:19 AM
DO WHAT YOU LOVE
A little less than four years ago, I discovered the Five Tibetan Rites. Wow. Imagine that! I’ve been a dancer the majority of my life, yet I managed to perform and teach for years without ever knowing the Rites existed.
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Be Kind by Flo Fitzpatrick 6/18/2026 7:02:32 AM
One of my longer posts, but I promise, there’s a point. This is it: Be Kind.
It’s now been about 10 weeks since I entered the hospital following a stroke.
Good news first. Less than two days after returning home (two weeks after the stro... more
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French Fries and The Full Monty by Flo Fitzpatrick 6/10/2026 4:52:50 AM
The brain is a tricky thing. Doesn't always do or want what you'd expect. I'm now two months away from the stroke and a couple of odd things have happened. The first is French Fries. A food I hadn't had for about 10 years before I was hospitalized... more
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The Journey Continues by Flo Fitzpatrick 5/7/2026 5:21:28 AM
So...about four weeks after the stroke:
Been walking without a walker for three weeks. Made it down the stairs to the mail box and the trash can. VERY exciting!
"Fired" the home health PTs after one assessment three weeks ago. I figure it'... more
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Tales from the Floor, the Hospital/Rehab and Beyond by Flo Fitzpatrick 4/26/2026 7:38:35 AM
Saga of a Stroke... more
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Jake, L'il Boy, and Houdini by Flo Fitzpatrick 12/31/2025 6:22:03 AM
My across-the-street neighbor, Jerry, is dog-dad to a two-year old black Rotweiller, Jake, and an eight-month old gray pit mix, L’il Boy. They reside in a large yard with a chain-link fence that keeps them safe but is apparently irresistible to a go... more
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Chia Seeds - Powerhouse Protein! by Flo Fitzpatrick 11/6/2025 5:43:44 AM
Meat prices are soaring. At Publix this week, a pound of their “market” ground beef is $7.75 a pound. A pound of organic, grass fed beef averaged $12 a pound. Aldi’s cheapest ground beef is going for 5.99 while their organic, grass fed beef is c... more
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GO VEGAN by Flo Fitzpatrick 9/6/2025 4:48:54 AM
Remember when 47 (45 back then) was screaming about the migrants in Ohio? “They’re eating the dogs! They’re eating the cats!” Even people who knew this wasn't true were horrified because they thought it was true and were quite distressed over the i... more
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Otroversion: a new, basic personality type by Kalikiano Kalei 8/5/2025 1:43:07 PM
For years, people were described by psychiatrists and psychologists as being either 'introverted' or 'extroverted'. Dr. Rami Kaminsky's new book (2025) introduces us to an entirely new THIRD personality type, known as the OTROVERT. This 200 page hard... more
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Eva’s Byte #531 – Rethinking Yogurt by Eva Pasco 7/2/2025 3:20:15 AM
Trying to stay the course of independent living with a sharp mind, sense of adventure, routine exercise, and healthy diet, I’ve done some rethinking vis a vis yogurt.
There are many benefits resulting from eating yogurt such as improved di... more
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Eva’s Byte #528 – A Blessing in DisgEYEse by Eva Pasco 6/11/2025 3:04:06 AM
The revolting development of a stye inside the upper lid of my left eye put the kibosh on waving my magic mascara wand over my long, curly lashes. I not only tossed the tube, but got rid of a jar of cold cream makeup remover and a jar of night cream... more
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Flips, Fitness & Second Chances: A Middle-Aged Man's Return to Gymnastics by Jay M Horne 5/31/2025 12:54:01 PM
Day 37: Gymnastics Skills Integration & Continued Performance Excellence... more
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Eva’s Byte #526 – A Walk on the Mild Side by Eva Pasco 5/28/2025 3:18:14 AM
Pivoting from the premises of “never have I ever” lived dangerously, hither come I. There’s a glimmer of truth in the old adage, “slow and steady wins the race”.
While some health nuts fizzle out from raising the bar too high—er uh, dumbbell... more
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Twenty-Two Pounds in Thirty-Two Days by Jay M Horne 5/19/2025 4:05:49 PM
Day Thirty-Two- Flips, Fitness & Second Chances: A Middle-Aged Man's Return to Gymnastics
After one-month of my stringent Keto and exercise regimen I am actually believing that I will be flipping again by the time my book comes out.... more
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The Importance of Mental Health: Why It Should Be a Priority In today's fast-paced world by brent dempsey 4/2/2025 11:57:11 AM
The Importance of Mental Health: Why It Should Be a Priority
Mental health is often overlooked, but it’s just as important as physical health. How we feel mentally affects every part of our lives—our thoughts, actions, and relationships. Men... more
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Flips, Fitness & Second Chances: A Middle-Aged Man's Return to Gymnastics by Jay M Horne 3/31/2025 10:07:34 AM
This blog chronicles my journey back to gymnastics after 15 years away from the mat. At 45 years old, I'm setting out to prove that what I accomplished in my late twenties isn't beyond reach today.
Back then, I transformed from a 195-pound smoker an... more
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My Cancer Story by Louise Bannerman, CC 2/18/2025 4:37:53 AM
My Survivor's Journey of Faith, Healing, and Divine Transformation.... more
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The Broken Mental Health Systems in Canada and the U.S.: Uncovering the Healthcare Scam by brent dempsey 1/26/2025 11:25:17 AM
In both Canada and the United States, the systems that are meant to provide care, especially for mental health, are deeply flawed. We’ve all heard the promises of comprehensive, accessible care, but the reality for many people struggling with mental ... more
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