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In my neck of the woods we are seriously into
winter. But, the days are getting longer. I am looking
forward the spring this year. Can't wait to begin
gardening.
This month our lead article is by Dennis
Jeffries. Denny explains becoming a chef after his
stroke. Those who are looking for a new profession will
find Denny's reflects helpful.
Regular columnists return this month after a
month of freedom (!) in February when we published our
Creative Writing Issue.
Debby Batjer writes about her history with The
Stroke Network. Lin Mouat reflects on Allocating Energy.
Jean Guggenheimer reviews stroke news in the media.
Marty Arlen dons his persona of 007 to answers a
question about doctors.
Nancy Fiduk shares the birthdays and
anniversaries for this month. Finally, Nick Horton's bio
is featured. Enjoy
the March newsletter.
Lin Wisman Editor, StrokeNet lwisman@strokenet.biz |
Stroke Survivor and
Chef
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Of Strokes and Egg
Yolks By Dennis Jeffries
Following his stroke, Denny found
himself searching for a new career. He decided to go
back to school and become a chef. This is his story. If
you are thinking about making a career move, this
article may give some insight.
Denny is a chat host for The Stroke
Network.
Click to
Read Chef
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Organization
Highlights
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Stroke Network
News By Steve Mallory
Be sure to have a
look at Steve's comments about our organization this
month.
Highlights include home page redesign, a
word about a sponsor, announcing that on-line help is
now available, a hint a plans for 2008 and a reminder
that the sale at our online store is still on.
Click to Read Steve's
Remarks...
Contact Steve at smallory@strokenet.biz
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Town Crier for Stroke
Network
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By Debby Batjer
Debbie's history with The Stroke
Network begins before it was actually The Stroke
Network. Read the article to gain a historical
perspective.
Click to Read
Crier
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Fuel for the Journey
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Allocating Energy By
Lin Mouat
Lin writes this month about
Allocating Energy. Many stroke survivors find they need
mechanisms to help with lagging energy. Lin gives a list
of suggestions.
Click to
Read Fuel for the Journey
Contact Lin at
lmouat@strokenet.biz
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Stroke Newsfeed
Review
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Stroke News in the
Media By Jean Guggenheimer
The Stroke Newsfeed review covers a
number of interesting subjects this month. Which of
these do you find most intriguing?
Fitness Can Lower Stroke Risk
Very Early Rehab Promising For
Stroke Patients
Lowering
Blood Pressure Can Limit Stroke
Severity
Obesity
Responsible For Increase
In
Strokes For Women
Asa:
Nodding Off During The Day Indicates
Higher Risk Of Stroke
Women Tea-Drinkers Have Less Plaque
In
Arteries
Music
Soothes Soul And Helps Recovery
Bad
Teeth Can Take A Bite Out Of Your
Health
Stroke
Victims May Benefit From Stem Cell
Transplants
To read these articles click
below.
Click to Read Stroke Newsfeed
Review
Contact Jean at jguggenheimer@strokenet.biz
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Ask 007
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A
"Not-So-Serious" Advice Column By Marty
Arlen
Each month 007, aka Marty Arlen,
answers reader's questions. Humor is central to
responds.
This month Marty answers a question
about doctors. Click to Read 007...
Send your
questions to marlen@strokenet.biz.
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Member
Celebrations
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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 birthdays and anniversaries we have on file
for this month.
Click to Read
Celebrations...
Contact Nancy at nfiduk@strokenet.biz
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. 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,
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Member Bios
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Nick
Horton
Nick is a stroke survivor and a new
member of The Stroke Network. He lives in New
Zealand.
Click below to see bios. Remember to
click the picture to read the bio.
Click to
Read Bios
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.
The Gallery can be found in the Community Links drop
down menu.
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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March 2008
The Stroke
Network, Inc
P.O. Box
492 Abingdon, MD 21009
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