September 2011 Blog Posts (12)

It’s finally cooling down here in the sunshine state, to the point that those early morning runs feel good - still sweaty, but not gasping.  Thank goodness.  I need all the inspiration I can get to stick with it sometimes.  It’s all about getting past that energetic ditch, but hair loss is one of those factors that can make getting over that ditch akin to getting out of neck-deep quicksand.  Even if we do get out, we’re way too exhausted to think about going for a run.

After years of…

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Lakewood Ranch is shutting down Mainstreet! Mainstreet traffic will be closed on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th starting at noon! In preparation for the CYCLE OF LIFE Celebration crowd, The Lakewood Ranch association is closing off Main street to vehicles for an ole’ fashion Street party and for the arrival of our 200 mile and 100 mile riders as they finish their CYCLE OF…

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Have you ever marveled at the attitude of invincibility common to toddlers?  I love to watch my young grandson, for whom every physical obstacle seems to be nothing more than a mountain that he delights in summiting.  In his eyes and his young mind, the world and the possibilities it offers him are without limit.

From invincible to helpless.  Illness can transport…

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A. Parker's Books and Book Bazaar, located at 1488 Main Street, Downtown Sarasota is happy to be a sponsor, among many others, of the 2nd Annual Owen Burns Celebration - Honoring John Hamilton Gillespie, the man responsible for bringing the game of golf to Sarasota and to America.  All Golf books at our store are discounted 10% during the week of October 24th through the 30th, 2011 (Discount does not Apply to Books Purchased Through Our Store Credit Accounts).  We also donated a…

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MOTHER DAUGHTER CANCER

As a mother, I would take cancer in my body in a minute over seeing one of my children diagnosed and having to go through cancer treatment.  But then my children are grown, no longer dependent on their parents.  Were I facing…

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When we lose our hair, be it due to chemotherapy, Alopecia areata, or other causes, we feel as if we are entirely alone, the first and last to be truly shocked and devastated by our hair loss.  Our mind may know better, but in our heart, we feel alone.  I try to remind women they are not alone.  There are many of us who understand exactly what you are going through.  Following is a video posted by a woman in the midst of her hair loss due to chemotherapy.  She provides practical tips for…

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How Long Do Eyelash Extensions Last?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Xtreme Lashes

Probably the most frequently asked eyelash extension-related question is “how long will they last”. It may also be one of the most complicated eyelash extension questions to answer. Why? Because there is no absolute answer. Here’s why:

THE NATURAL LASH LIFECYCLE VARIES: Xtreme Lashes eyelash extension products and application techniques are designed to allow natural shedding of the extensions. Your… Continue

Have you ever showed up for your doctor’s appointment armed with articles you downloaded from the internet?  Did you note your doctor’s reaction?  A roll of the eyes, a muffled sigh, a politely contrived smile.  It doesn’t stop me.  I’m determined to know what questions to ask because I have learned that if I don’t ask, they’re not offering.  My sense is that many doctors idea of the ideal patient is the one that follows doctors orders, no questions asked.

Like when I was…

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Cancer.  The word alone makes us shift in discomfort and compels us to immediately redirect our thoughts away, towards words and thoughts that strike less fear, unless….  Unless cancer has become more than a word on our tongues and in our lives.

Cancer.  Child.  Childhood Cancer.  The absolute worst modifier I can think of for that dreaded word “cancer.”  And yet, it is the modifier that together with “cancer” represents the reality of  approximately 12,400 children and their families…

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At Sarasota Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, September is thirty days of discovery and memorable moments for the palate...and the wallet!  This is a downright extraordinary way to sample some of the most innovative and cutting-edge wines ranging from iconic to the most classic of wineries.  Become your own sommelier, it's just that simple.  Beyond being simple,…

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A. Parker’s Books, Inc., ABAA, is a Sarasota-based antiquarian bookstore with associate locations in New Orleans and Boston, specializing in scholarly, rare and antiquarian books, sets and fine bindings, as well as library design and collection development services. The Sarasota Bookstore has returned from exhibiting at the 31st Annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show in…

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