tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26208122975881348672024-02-20T22:23:00.024-05:00Late Bloomer BoomerPattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.comBlogger1735125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-9086468896771466162014-02-22T09:52:00.000-05:002014-02-22T09:54:59.577-05:00Shadow Shot Sunday ~ winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I shared this photo on Facebook and got quite a few comments and 'likes' so I thought I'd re-purpose it today as a shadow shot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And to continue the wintry theme, a snowy shot from this week: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Join in the shadow-seeking fun and see shadows from around the world at <a href="http://shadowshotsunday2.blogspot.com/">ShadowShotSunday2</a>.</span><br />
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Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-59000642512596147602014-02-15T11:20:00.003-05:002014-02-15T11:20:32.910-05:00Shadow Shot Sunday ~ sculpture and snow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I spotted this yesterday as I was leaving a company headquarters that I visited for a story for my job.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Join in the fun and see lots of interesting shadows spotted around the world at <a href="http://shadowshotsunday2.blogspot.com/">Shadow Shot Sunday.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hope you have a great weekend, snowy or not! </span><br />
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<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-10215717015822326252014-02-11T10:25:00.001-05:002014-02-11T10:26:23.761-05:00Breast cancer: Surviving and thriving<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Apparently I still have trouble writing about myself, because I didn't know how to start writing this post. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But I didn't want this day to go by without recording its significance to moi.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>* </b></span>I'm a three-year <b><span style="color: magenta;">breast cancer</span></b> survivor <b><span style="color: magenta;">*</span></b> as of today.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I received my diagnosis over the phone on Feb. 11, 2011 while we were eating dinner.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hearing the words from my doctor was rather surreal. It was kinda like, "oh, ok." And I hung up the phone.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since that day I have had all kinds of experiences ~ much more than the required surgeries, chemo and radiation treatments.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm talking about the wonderful experiences of meeting a whole new group of people. Doctors, nurses, radiation techs, fitness trainers, a nutritionist, members of our 'Circle of Friends' breast cancer survivor support group at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Ct., exercise class friends, and more. I won't mention any names, lest I forget someone.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I've also participated in three Griffin Hospital 5K walks (the last two with my ever-supportive Team McVillers teammates) as well as the second annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink to benefit Seymour Pink, Inc. And I'm looking forward to participating in them again this October.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Although I'm leading a healthier lifestyle than I was three years ago, I know I still have a way to go.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm feeling very fortunate today. And I thank all who have helped me along the journey. </span></span><br />
<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-2687430873844045502014-01-12T08:55:00.002-05:002014-01-12T08:55:10.728-05:00Shadow Shot Sunday ~ on Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my view outside the back window this morning. We had the dreariest weather imaginable yesterday - rainy and foggy - and I was happy to see sunshine and shadows when I woke up.<br />
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See lots more shadowy pix from around the world at <a href="http://shadowshotsunday2.blogspot.com/"><i>Shadow Shot Sunday 2</i></a>. <br />
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<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-51112626258136470012014-01-04T09:49:00.000-05:002014-01-04T09:49:07.565-05:00Shadow Shot Sunday ~ Yuletide <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..."</b><br />
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<b>Our town's Christmas tree.</b><br />
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<b>And here's a slightly different angle. </b><br />
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<b> Spotted this at a religious book store in Derby, Ct. about which I wrote <a href="http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20131218/religious-bookstore-moves-from-seymour-reopens-in-derby">a story in December</a>. </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm happy to be back posting photos. The weeks are flying by, that's for sure.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I wish all my blogosphere friends a Happy and Healthy 2014! </span></span> </b>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-70760578395450046442013-12-16T10:55:00.004-05:002013-12-16T10:56:37.581-05:00He made his move So I haven't written anything here in a while..a long while.<br />
But I do take care of two blogs, one for the<i> <a href="http://naugatuckvalley.blogspot.com/">New Haven Register</a></i> and one for the <a href="http://valleybrushstrokes.blogspot.com/"><i>Valley Arts Council</i></a>.<br />
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Yesterday we moved our son into his first apartment. It's in Brooklyn.<br />
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He landed a job in Manhattan and has been commuting for two weeks from home while waiting for the apartment to be ready. Now his commute is much shorter!<br />
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I was happy to meet several of his neighbors, who welcomed us, held doors for us, and explained how to operate the old fashioned elevator (the building dates back to 1927).<br />
Two women introduced themselves and wanted to know Cameron's name. Friendly folks.<br />
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This is a lot different than dropping him off at a dorm at college. A lot different. <br />
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Safe to say I'm sad and proud and happy for him all rolled into one.<br />
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And we wish him all the best as he makes his way in the Big Apple. Love you always, Cam!<br />
<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-87790144120738845492013-10-26T09:20:00.002-04:002013-10-26T09:20:37.904-04:00Shadow Shot Sunday ~ scary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shadows sometimes appear at night, as I found out Thursday when we were leaving a Valley Arts Council <a href="http://naugatuckvalley.blogspot.com/2013/09/arts-council-readies-thursday-opening.html">opening reception</a>.<br />
The guy on the right is our friend and arts council president Rich DiCarlo. And behind him is a shadow of yours truly taking the shot.<br />
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<a href="http://airhead55-ralph.blogspot.com/">Ralph</a> and I both have photos of food in the food-themed 'Delicious!' exhibit.<br />
A good-sized crowd turned out - and it was free pizza for all!<br />
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This pharmacy is next to a fast food place, so Mr. Gull isn't guarding anything but rather just waiting for French fries on a Friday afternoon.<br />
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<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-53199451804991922082013-09-14T10:57:00.001-04:002013-09-28T11:04:46.481-04:00Shadow Shot Sunday ~ peekin' through<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saw this next to our front walk the other day and had to take a photo for this week's Shadow Shot Sunday!<br />
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Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-35370342430223397742013-08-31T10:46:00.001-04:002013-08-31T10:46:08.120-04:00Shadow Shot Sunday ~ midair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I enjoyed watching this tyke learning how to bounce a basketball at a <a href="http://naugatuckvalley.blogspot.com/2013/08/salvation-army-gives-out-school.html">back to school</a> event <a href="http://airhead55-ralph.blogspot.com/">Ralph</a> and I attended Sunday.<br />
We are members of the local Salvation Army's advisory board and helped out a bit at the event.<br />
There were a lot of volunteers there so we really didn't have to do too much!<br />
But we gave our moral support to the effort. I'd say a good time was had by all.<br />
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And here he is looking at the dunk tank, which I'm sure he would have liked to try out! <br />
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I dug into the "archives" this morning to find a photo so I could join in Shadow Shot Sunday!<br />
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I took this in September 2010. It's a mulberry tree in our front yard. <br />
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<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-21109133697474440542013-08-09T08:50:00.003-04:002013-08-09T08:53:38.089-04:00I scream, you scream, we all scream for ... fro yo?<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had fun writing this yesterday..almost as much fun as I had taste-testing the frozen yogurt. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">SHELTON - I don't know why it took us so long to try <a href="http://www.peachwaveyogurt.com/">Peachwave</a>,
but I'm sure glad we did. The self-serve, soft-serve frozen yogurt was
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Daughter Allegra and I visited Peachwave at 702 Bridgeport Ave.
Wednesday and we weren't disappointed. She chose cupcake and
peach-flavored fro yo (on left in photo) and covered it with Fruity
Pebbles (she is still a kid, I guess!).<br />
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I had pistachio with chocolate accompaniment. Great combo! I chose
M&Ms and birthday cake cubes for a topping. And a bit of whipped
cream. Is that enough sugar for one day? I should say.<br />
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There are lots of toppings from which to choose, including more healthy choices like fruit and nuts. Next time!<br />
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One of the company slogans is "Promoting healthy dessert in a fun way." <br />
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After you make your fro yo sundae it gets weighed. That's when you find
out how much you gave yourself and how much you have to fork over!<br />
But it's truly worth every spoonful.<br />
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If you live in the Valley or surrounding towns, another close-by
Peachwave is in Oxford, at 71 Oxford Road. And there is one in Monroe,
at 535 Monroe Turnpike.<br />
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If you haven't tried it yet, and you love ice cream like I do, I recommend stopping by and catchin' a wave. <br />
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<dd class="comment-body">Makes me want some just reading about it!</dd><dd class="comment-timestamp"><a href="http://naugatuckvalley.blogspot.com/2013/08/catchin-wave-peachwave-in-shelton.html#5097437312426978978" title="comment permalink">August 8, 2013 at 10:10 PM</a><span class="item-control blog-admin pid-624909309"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/delete-comment.g?blogID=3839655996096545020&postID=5097437312426978978" style="border: none;" title="Delete Comment"><span class="delete-comment-icon"> </span></a></span></dd></dl>
Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-79247700405082764002013-07-13T11:43:00.002-04:002013-07-13T11:43:29.890-04:00Hellooooo! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought I'd stop by my blog to see how things were going. Looks pretty quiet here. ;-)Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-85243882313621828592013-06-17T17:03:00.000-04:002013-06-17T17:03:16.601-04:00Ruby Tuesday ~ vehicles, history and poetry<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Our Father's Day tradition continued this year with a slight twist.<br />
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We attended the annual vintage vehicle show at the Shelton History Center.<br />
The twist was that our daughter, Allegra, was there in 1913 costume, volunteering as a docent for the first time.<br />
She gave three tours of the Marks-Brownson House on the history center grounds. And she enjoyed it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This photo is from the <a href="http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2013/06/08/news/valley/doc51b3cfbaa0918695218806.txt">10th annual Poetry Cafe</a> I attended recently at Ansonia (Ct.) Middle School. Here Bob DeSautels, a retired reading teacher who is now working as a substitute, recites "To Morrow," a folk song made popular by the Kingston Trio in 1960.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Reading teacher Yvette Bailey did a great job transforming her classroom into a "beatnik-era" cafe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It was a fun event, for the seventh and eighth graders who participated (it was optional) and the audience members (like me).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">As you can see I get to cover fun programs for my job!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I haven't played <span style="color: red;"><b>Ruby Tuesday</b></span> in a long time. I'm happy to return. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Check out lots of photos from around the world that feature a little or a lot of <span style="color: red;"><b>red</b></span> <a href="http://www.rubytuesday2.blogspot.com/">here</a>. </span><br />
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Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-19835222001743671262013-05-26T13:30:00.000-04:002013-05-26T13:38:53.143-04:00Civil War monument offers chance to reflect on nation's past <br />
DERBY - Since it's Memorial Day weekend I thought I'd post a photo of a war memorial monument that has graced the Green facing Elizabeth Street for more than 125 years.<br />
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You can read more <a href="http://www.chs.org/finding_aides/ransom/023.htm">here</a> about the history of the monument. It features a bronze statue of a Civil War soldier atop a granite pedestal.<br />
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<b>Full disclosure:</b> I drove down Elizabeth Street Saturday after <a href="http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2013/05/26/news/doc51a1040812924045615166.txt">covering a ceremony</a> at the Storm Engine Company firehouse to dedicate a park on O'Sullivan's Island in memory of the one and only Edward J. Cotter, Jr.<br />
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Since it was raining pretty steadily I rolled down the window and snapped photos from the driver's seat.<br />
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I found this photo in the archives - it's from April, 2005 when I was on a school trip with our daughter.<br />
I took it a short time after we had arrived in London from Paris.<br />
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Good thing I took this photo when I did, on May 1. Since then the geranium blooms have disappeared; sadly the weather got cold again. I do hope they'll return.<br />
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I used this pic in a <a href="http://patti-latebloomerboomer.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-true-theres-gno-place-like-gnome.html">post yesterday</a>, but I think I spy some shadows here.<br />
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Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-77057711196192634402013-05-17T15:57:00.000-04:002013-05-17T15:57:14.159-04:00It's true there's gno place like gnome! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our daughter knows me well.<br />
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These gnomes were my Mother's Day gift from her.<br />
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Who says I don't welcome visitors? ;-)<br />
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In honor of our wedding anniversary and Mother's Day this weekend, I'm posting two of my favorite folks today.<br />
Shadowy figures, aren't they?<br />
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We were at Ralph's sister's house last Saturday to celebrate her granddaughter's First Holy Communion. <br />
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The weather was perfect for most of yesterday as well.<br />
I spy some shadows in this photo I took yesterday morning.<br />
Today is dreary and rainy. Hoping for sunshine tomorrow. ;-) <br />
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And as I mentioned on Facebook yesterday, I don't even remember planting these Easter tulips last year. But I'm glad I did.<br />
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Ah, sunny mornings that create shadows in our yard. <br />
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I'm happy to be back posting shadow shots after two months.<br />
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<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-87729188144939387112013-05-09T11:23:00.000-04:002013-05-09T11:24:23.446-04:00Sharing a story today about exercise and all things good I've been neglecting my blog for way too long.<br />
Instead I've been keeping up a blog - <a href="http://naugatuckvalley.blogspot.com/">View from the Valley</a> - for my job with the paper.<br />
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But I thought I'd share a story today ~ It was a fun class and I hope to go back.<br />
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By Patricia Villers<br />
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DERBY— The only requirement to be part of a females-only exercise class at Griffin Hospital is a willingness to have fun.<br />
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least that’s what it felt like Friday morning when I stepped into the
conference room at the hospital’s Center for Cancer Care.<br />
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Instructor
Maureen Helgren was busy blowing up beach balls and chatting as women
walked in for the once a week Healthy Steps class.<br />
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I was one of
10 women who took part in the program that featured slow and almost
meditative exercises. It was not what I had imagined. <br />
We followed Helgren as she moved in a way that reminded me of my aerobics classes from decades past, only slower.<br />
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The atmosphere was relaxing and pressure free.<br />
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I
was urged to go by two women in a strength-training class I attend
Tuesday nights as part of a survivorship program launched late last year
at Griffin Hospital.<br />
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The class is led by Dan Root, a personal
trainer who specializes in working with cancer survivors. I daresay I
enjoy going to it for exercise and a bit of socializing.<br />
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Helgren
is an associate professor of physical therapy at Quinnipiac University
and chairman of the physical therapy department. She said she has been
leading the class for four years.<br />
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After she inflated the beach
balls Helgren started by blowing bubbles, and having us do the same. The
activity was not only fun but relaxing. In the background James Taylor
was singing “Up on the Roof.” <br />
That was one of several songs Helgren played for us as we went through a variety of slow stretches and routines.<br />
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“Grace is not needed in this class,” she said. “Everything we do is really slow on purpose.”<br />
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Helgren said the slowness is “because it’s morning and also because going slow is better for our muscles.”<br />
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Helgren
follows the Lebed method of exercise, which is defined on Griffn
Hospital’s website as “a movement and dance program that integrates
physical therapy and psychosocial support.”<br />
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“Beneficial for women
who have been diagnosed with cancer or a chronic illness. Particularly
helpful for women during the post-op recovery phase after having breast
cancer surgery,” the website states.<br />
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Surprisingly, some of the
women I spoke with said they don’t have cancer but were there to enjoy
the exercise with a friend who has had breast cancer.<br />
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Seymour
resident Mary Jezierny, who has not had breast cancer, said, “When Mo
(Helgren) was away we did it ourselves. We took turns being the leader.”<br />
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Now that’s dedication.<br />
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Shelton resident Terri Biasi called the class “our Friday let-it-all-out” time.<br />
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She added, “It’s a nice group. We share and support each other.” </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I forgot to bring the tulips inside last night. Happy they survived!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Somebody doesn't like it when I leave the house to take his "big brother" to catch the bus. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I get that look when I return. </span></span>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2620812297588134867.post-7136936906549606182013-04-03T09:42:00.000-04:002013-04-03T09:42:27.221-04:00Hi, hyacinths<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's cold out, but at least it's April. I hold out hope for nice weather on the way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What are you looking forward to doing outdoors when it gets warmer?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm ready to start a flower garden. That's my goal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I used to have a pretty good one, but the past few years not so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I think these are hyacinths, but photos of hyacinths show spiky leaves. These aren't spiky, so now I'm not sure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I must check this out.</span>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.com3