December

In Fuel for the Journey, Lin Mouat lists suggestions to help survive and thrive during the holidays. A few simple alterations will make the season more enjoyable for everyone. Marty Arlen provides the humor for the month in Ask 007. He makes a tongue in check suggestion for playing Santa Claus.

Be sure to read the Newsfeed Review by Jean Guggenheimer. Of particular note is that a film based on "The Diving Bird and The Butterfly," a book by a stroke survivor, won an award.

Nancy Fiduk now manages Stroke Anniversaries. Be sure to send your anniversary date to her. See the note under the Celebrations Article for details.

February 2008 is StrokeNet's Annual Creative Writing Issue. All readers are invited to submit writings. Both poetry and prose are accepted. Deadline for submissions is December 31. Send to the Editor, lwisman@strokenet.biz. Included in this issue is a link to the Guidelines.

Enjoy the December newsletter!

Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenet.biz

Organization Highlights

Stroke Network News
By Steve Mallory

Steve begins his article by reporting on two fund raisers for The Stroke Network. Also, in November Steve made a Stroke Awareness presentation Everyone is invited to read and post to the Message Board.

An announcement is made of new items available at the Stroke Network Online store. The holidays are a great time to participate in Stroke Awareness by both wearing items in the store and by giving them as gifts.

Contact Steve at smallory@strokenet.biz

Click to Read Steve's Remarks...

Fuel for the Journey
Surviving the Holidays By Lin Mouat Lin reflects on her journey relating to the holdiays since her stroke three years ago. She concludes with a list of suggestions to make the holidays easier to handle for survivors. If you are not a survivor you may find the list helpful for both yourself and your survivor. Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenet.biz Click to Read Fuel for the Journey

Creative Writing Issue
Coming in February 2008 Have you submitted a writing for the Annual Creative Writing Issue of this newsletter? Do you need more details? Click below to read the Guidelines.If you still have questions email the editor at lwisman@strokenet.biz or send her a PM from the Message Board. Click to Read Creative Writing Issue Guidelines

Stroke Newsfeed Review

Stroke News in the Media
By Jean Guggenheimer

Jean reviews and links to articles covering:

· Doctors' warning makes Christmas less merry that you might like

· Mini-strokes are more serious than many think

· A former Rhodesian prime minister dies of stroke; so does a lyric opera singer

· A movie depicting the life of a stroke victim is nominated for an award

If any of these interests you click below.

Contact Jean at jguggenheimer@strokenet.biz

Click to Read Stroke Newsfeed Review

Ask 007
A "Not-So-Serious" Advice Column By Marty Arlen Each month 007, aka Marty Arlen, answers reader's questions. Humor is central to responds. It's the holiday session. Check out Marty's suggestion for playing Santa Claus. Send your questions to marlen@strokenet.biz. Click to Read 007...

Member Celebrations

Birthdays and Stroke Anniversaries
Compiled By Nancy Fiduk

The Stroke Network congratulates all members who have celebrated a birthday or stroke anniversary this month. Click below to see the list we have on file.

Contact Nancy at nfiduk@strokenet.biz

Click to Read Celebrations...

Each month members' birthdays, which they have placed in their message board profile, are listed.

To add your birthday, from the home page of the Message board, http://www.strokeboard.net, select Member Links, My Controls. On the left side of the page look for the category, Personal Profile. Select Edit Profile.

If you would like your stroke anniversary listed, send to the the Celebrations Monitor at nfiduk@strokenet.biz or the Editor at lwisman@strokenet.biz.

Be sure to include your username and the month, day and year of the stroke. If you are not the survivor, please include the survivor's first name and your relationship. For example: Bill, husband.

Member Bios
There are no new bios this month. Check out the total collection. Many are very inspiring. Click to Read Bios... Remember to click the photo to read the bio. Bios of Stroke Network members are located in the Member Bios section of the Gallery. Most are stroke stories. If you would like your bio featured, add to the Member Bios section of Gallery on the Messge Board or send to the editor to add for you. In order to be featured, bios must be 200-1000 words. You must include both your first and last name, and a picture of yourself. Bios are not just for survivors, any member can add. Should you need to find help, the full instructions are in the Message Board FAQ. Still have questions? Contact the editor.

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