J.L. (Judy) Smith became the sole caregiver for her three-year old grandson, Marcus, when his mom and dad were both deployed in the U.S. Military. Smith’s tour of “doodie” was six months, one week, three days, and seven hours long. Reporting for Doodie is her humorous, honest, poignant, and irreverent account of that period.
Read More »I’m getting ready to make our traditional St. Paddy’s Day “Irish Boiled Dinner” dinner and thought I’d share the recipe from The Frugal Gourmet.
Read More »Do you have an advance directive? What kind of medical treatment would you want if you were too ill to express your wishes? Advance directives convey decisions about end-of-life care.
Read More »We placed our first Skype call with our granddaughters yesterday. I was as excited as Alexander Graham Bell when he asked Mr. Watson to “come here.” Skype is a software program that allows you to use your computer to make free voice and video calls over the internet. It’s easy to understand and only takes a few minutes to download. Then you can call other Skype users anywhere in the world for free.
Read More »The GaGazine, the monthly online GaGa Sisterhood newsletter, has been named a 2009 Constant Contact All Star. This distinction is awarded to Constant Contact business partners in recognition of effective use of email marketing and continued commitment to following best practices.
Read More »Take your grandchildren to the 2-mile run/walk Run for the Seals on March 13, 2010 in Sausalito, CA. and get a tour of the Marine Mammal Center when you’re finished.
Read More »I’ve noticed that since I’ve become a grandmother, I’m able to achieve moments of Zen when I’m with my two granddaughters. I’m talking about those perfectly blissful moments when I’m totally oblivious to everything but my grandchild and the activity we’re engaged in.
Read More »Donne Davis was featured on Ask Dr. Business, a cable tv show hosted by Roy Blitzer at the Media Center in Palo Alto, CA. focusing on how to make work more satisfying.
Read More »This retreat in Berkeley, CA will be an energizing day of group singing, improvisation, harmonization, breath and sound awareness, spirit renewal through meditation, poetry, sacred song, and hot tubbing.
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