Grief sucks. There is nothing that prepared me for the loss of my husband. Although he was older than I, my denial of the possibility of being pre-deceased held steady. Afterall, he was healthy and freakishly strong — an athlete by temperament and training. Even a little discipline from time to time. With the exception of the annual fried baloney sandwich and pretzels for Steelers games, some of his self-care habits still reflected that history. No smoking. No drinking. Regular exercise. We often joked that those…
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In Loving Memory of Lawrence E. Bienemann
Lawrence “Larry” E. Bienemann, 81, of Amelia Island, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1943 to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Wirth), he grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and had a great relationship with his cousins, who were his close friends. He was an outstanding baseball player who played at Alliance College, where he studied business. Larry was a successful healthcare executive and served as co-founder and CEO…
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Attitudes: Breaking Bad
Did you know that the attitudes around us can have a massive impact on our own? It’s true: the people and environments around us can shape our mindset. We all know people who seem to have a black cloud following them, someone who always seems to see life through dark glasses. They often complain that nothing works for them; something always goes wrong. Generally, they are the only ones surprised when they cause — or experience — what looks like more than their fair share of…