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Saying Goodbye to 2017
December 31, 2017
We know the year is coming to an end with the roll call of famous people who have passed away. This ritual always brings a pause to whatever I’m doing while listening to the news. Watching the faces of statesmen, … Continue reading
Another loss to Alzheimer’s
August 9, 2017
I am still mourning the loss of my mother to this dreaded disease a little more than a week ago, when I heard the news today: Glenn Campbell has also succumbed to Alzheimer’s . When will it end? I remember … Continue reading
Eulogy for Charla Boteler
August 5, 2017
Last Saturday night, I not only lost my mother, I lost my best friend and my only child all at once. I was blessed to have Charla Boteler for my mother. She was the fun mom all the other kids … Continue reading
A Farewell to Mom
August 2, 2017
Four Years Ago Today…
July 14, 2016
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Stamford Center: Connecting art, Alzheimer’s and spirituality
Donald Axleroad will host a special event Friday, Nov. 19, with Dr. Stephen Jones, gerontologist and head of Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging. Jones will give a slide show presentation and participate in a panel discussion with the Rev. … Continue reading
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Maria Shriver’s Report: Alzheimer’s Disease and Woman
Here’s an important link to view for any of you touched by this disease. The video really tells the story of this world wide epidemic.
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Mom in front of the Money Wall
Two years after the first stackings were sighted, Mom became increasingly prolific. Here she stands in front of her “Best in Show ” exhibit at Housatonic Museum of Art which included live installations of “Hat Rack”, “Gingerman”, Lightbulb Lily” and … Continue reading
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How it all began
This was Mom’s first stacking, spotted by my significant other, Jim about two years ago. Continue reading
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Best in show
Here’s the moment Mom won “best in show” at Housatonic.
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Stay tuned
I am Alison Boteler, and this is a blog about my mother Charla, whose artistic impulses are re-emerging as she approaches 80. There is a lot more to come.
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