We’re still alive! Sorry it’s been so long since my last post, but the momma has been hogging the computer for “work”! Anyway, we wanted to take a moment to tell you about an important HBO documentary tonight (don’t worry if you do not subscribe to HBO, there are other ways to watch!). It is a four-part series on Alzheimer disease. The first, The Memory Loss Tapes, airs tonight, May 10th at 9pm EST. Now, HBO has opened the programming to local cable providers, so check with your cable company to see if it is available in your area. Alternatively, you may view the documentary via streaming video at: The Memory Loss Tapes.

Preview of the series:

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Here is a list of our least popular posts (many are understandable):

• Bad speeling and grammar all over the internets- Just a list of spelling and grammatical errors we see all too often on the web.
• I’m a bad boy!- Oooh! The momma was angry at me that day! P.S. I repeated this exact episode at Sam’s house! (heh-heh! I get away with so much!)
• Happy St Patrick’s Day!- Somewhat corny list of what the momma did on St. Patrick’s Day 2008
• Counting down….- Ummm, yeah….not worth revisiting…..
• Don’t say good-bye, Joe- I think the momma was on something strange that day….
• Let me borrow that top- Now this one is definitely worth a gander. It’s a comedy/music video by Liam Kyle Sullivan. Actually, all of his videos are hilarious!
• Back with a vengeance- This title isn’t informative of the content. Basically, it’s a list/video of common poisonous plants that pets like to chew on.
• Still working night and day….- Part of series of posts about an angry/sad/funny story that happened to the momma and me (and the cats) recently.
• Getting worse…much worse, indeed!- Part of the same series. If interested, it’s probably best to start from the beginning: Trouble brewing…-
• Thirteen on the momma’s desk- Just a list of crap on the momma’s desk. Part of the NaBloPoMo list series. Maybe we’ll try that again in February (the shortest month!)
• Insight out- A few videos (or links to videos) with insight to stroke, autism, and a sweet video of an Alzheimer disease patient.
• Twin news- Just spreading the good news about OTC’s newborn twins!

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This is a goofy little 23 second iMovie we put together for Superdog Sunday. I had fun at my grandmama and grandpapa’s house and galloped around their yard. Unfortunately, we were not there on vacation, but because of my grandpapa’s recent stroke. I wasn’t allowed to visit him in the hospital because I am not a certified therapy dog. Currently he’s moved to an intermediate care rehab facility until he gains more function of his left leg and arm. The momma and I can’t wait to get a good old fashioned bear hug from him!

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Today is Momma Monday. Unfortunately, there is sad news to report. The momma’s papa had a stroke last week and is in the hospital. His left side is paralyzed. He’s such a cool guy, I wish I could go and visit him, but they won’t let me :’( because I’m not a certified therapy dog.

A stroke results when part of the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, usually due to a clot. Brain nerve cells require a lot of oxygen and when they don’t get it, they become damaged. A large area of the momma’s papa’s brain on the right side is damaged and only time and rehabilitation will tell how much of it was irreparably damaged. Fortunately, he was admitted to the hospital and treated very soon after the stroke occurred.

Now the momma and her brother are looking into rehab facilities that are close to family. The momma’s mama is visually impaired and will need assistance as well.

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Some insightful videos

• Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight – 20 minute talk by a neuroscientist who was able to study her own brain from the “inside out” as a result of a stroke.
• Carly Fleischmann: Very interesting autistic girl learns to communicate via computer. Two ABC reports:

• Breakthrough: autistic teen finds voice (2/19/08)

  Autistic girl communicates via computer (2/19/08)

• Alzheimer’s patient and a sweet dog (like me!)

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