Even in tough times, Petaluma residents find plenty of reasons to give thanks at Thanksgiving Published: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 3:00 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 9:48 p.m.

Though the world we live in is filled with turmoil and hardships, there are still many things for which to be thankful. As Americans gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving, a handful of Petaluma residents, with hearts full of gratitude, offered to share Thanksgiving stories and what they are most thankful for this year.

Ray Johnson

“Though the past is filled with endless memories of gratitude, I am always filled with the potential acts and thoughts of kindness that each new Thanksgiving brings,” said Johnson,” a retired telecommunications executive who ran for City Council in 2010. “my mother will enjoy her 101st Thanksgiving in near perfect health and my wife is in perfect health.”

Johnson has lived in Petaluma for 26 years and has served with Meals on Wheels, on the board of directors of the Cinnabar Theater and on the city’s Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee.

“I am in the midst of terminal cancer, and we firmly believe that we will be thankful for many more Thanksgivings to share our attitudes that give endless joy to all those we love and even those we have yet to love,” he said. “Make everyday Thanks “giving.”

Lydia Zipp

“I am grateful to be alive,” said Zipp, founder of the Women’s Cancer Awareness Group. “I am grateful to have supportive family and friends and live in a community that supports people who are passionate about helping others.

A Petaluma native, Zipp is a survivor of stage four ovarian cancer. in remission for nine years, Zipp has made it her goal in life to help other women dealing with cancer.

“I am grateful for the WCAG as an outlet for women to share information and encouragement with each other,” she said. “Every time someone listens to a survivor share their story, people are learning about symptoms that can save a woman’s life. I am grateful to have known so many brave women and I am baffled about why so many of them have passed away and I am still here — we all had the same diagnosis. all I know for sure is God has a perfect plan and I don’t understand it, but I am extremely grateful that I get to be of service and let someone who is suffering know that they are not alone.”

Dave Pokorny

“When I was asked to write something about what I’m thankful for, my first thought was, I need to be funny,” said Dave Pokorny, a Petaluma comedian and host of the monthly West Side Stories community storytelling. “As time wore on and the deadline got closer, all the funny stuff I was writing didn’t feel right. Oh, don’t get me wrong, it was really funny, but the story about when I wore a pink tutu to play in a tackle football game seemed to be a story to be told on stage and not read in a newspaper. I reevaluated and decided, I’d make you, the reader come out and see me tell that story live on stage. I’ll be thankful for that.

“however, that didn’t solve my problem of what to write about … I could write about how thankful I am that I have a wonderful and supportive wife (Juliet) or how thankful I am that we have the best two kids on the planet (Alexis and Miranda). I could also say I’m thankful that we’ll get to spend Thanksgiving with my parents, sisters and their families. I could also say as we head toward a new year I’m thankful that we’re all healthy and have a roof over our heads and great neighbors.

“maybe I should mention how thankful I am that this community has welcomed the Pokornys in and supported us, and as a side note I’ll bring up how thankful we feel to live in Petaluma, the perfect blend of city and country. I suppose I could write about how in these hard economic times, I have a good solid position at a job I enjoy at Petaluma’s Whole Foods and how thankful I work with such a great group of people.

“I really am thankful for all of these things, but what I’m most thankful for is extremely difficult to put into words. It’s a feeling, a feeling of warmth I get in my heart when I walk into my house. The feeling of love, happiness, memories, support, commitment and safety. I’m thankful I feel that everyday. That’s what I’m thankful for.”

Grant Garl

“I am now learning to be thankful in trials as they have built perseverance in me and my loved ones,” said Grant Garl, co-owner of Fit ‘N’ Furry pet resort. “Like working out in a gym, strength comes through resistance and some pain.”

Garl’s life took a completely different direction a few years ago after losing his job. but instead of being defeated, he used it to start a brand new chapter in life.

“I lost my job five years ago and then started a small business, Fit ‘N’ Furry Pet Resort, in the worst downturn I have seen in my 60 years,” said Garl. “we came close to losing our house and our dear son-in-law spent a year in Iraq during the most unstable time of that war. Friends and neighbors have been unemployed, some for years, experiencing setbacks from which they may never recover.”

Garl added that he has learned it’s life’s unexpected hardships that get us to grow and help us become who we were meant to be.

“Difficulties challenge us in life,” said Garl. “The world’s economic problems, war, unemployment, homelessness, governmental crises and social unrest have become all too worrisome. I am now learning to be thankful in trials as they have built perseverance in me and my loved ones. being thankful in the midst of crummy things while they are occurring, I believe, has given me a grateful heart allowing God to use difficult challenges to build character in me, I am thankful for it all!”

Arlene Miller

“I am thankful for my beautiful, creative, kind daughter, Shelley, and my handsome, compassionate, intelligent son, Jake.” said Miller, a Petaluma author.

Miller is a Petaluma Junior High School English teacher who is author of “The best little Grammar Book Ever!” while her book has met with much success since its release, she remains the most grateful for her children.

“Thank you for making my life incredible,” said Miller. “I didn’t know either of you 25 years ago, and you have changed my life.”

Amy Appleton

“When I first moved to Petaluma, I had the absolute luck to become the neighbor of George Wylie Jr., born on the L Ranch to Irish-born immigrants,” said Amy Appleton, coordinator of the Committee on the Shelterless’ Home Sharing Program.

“we welcomed the neighbors, and with friends visiting abroad from England, we had a truly magnificent Thanksgiving feast. It was the first Thanksgiving that I hosted. It couldn’t have been more traditional. our friends from England had never experienced an American Thanksgiving, so that was special, also.”

Cheryl Aronson

“I never though I’d say it: Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday — by default,” said Aronson, founder of Moxieville Press and the Petaluma Craft Mafia. “It’s not about pastel beribboned Easter baskets and the hunt for the golden egg, or the credit card depleting Christmas hustle and bustle. I appreciate that this buttery delicious holiday gives us permission to slow down, reflect upon the past year, counting both blessings hardships as we check in with gathered friends and family who are going through their own. I guess it’s the glitz that gets stripped away, leaving the raw authenticity and the comfort friends and food that is so nourishing that I greatly appreciate.”

Aronson said that with times so tough for many, being grateful for what you have is ever more important.

“just being able to eat or pay the PG&E bill for the heat it brings is a luxury for many,” said Aronson. “Gratefulness and appreciation were on all of my gal pals’ minds last week at our girl’s night outing. we had shared our losses and gains over the past year. One friend’s husband had just found a great job after having been out of work for months, leaving her to support her and their 2-year old. Another had just bought a fabulous home in the west county after years of renting. As all of us sat around, grateful to be basking in the warmth of each others company, we agreed that when the heartaches come, when things seem impossible and the world unjust, being authentic and true to yourself is what shapes our experiences and molds our strength and character.”

She added that she’s thankful for her friends, her husband and her family.

“our shared losses have been difficult, but it has also knit us closer together,” said Aronson. “I’m thankful for my the loving friends that I call ‘family.’ my family has shrunk over the years. I lost my best friend, my mother too soon in 2007 and that void will never be filled. however, a good friend told me recently that it’s our friends who become our family as we go through life. She’s right. this has certainly been my experience and I am grateful for the loving friends that fill my life with laughter, music and with how they enrich my days. may everyone’s holiday be blessed.”

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Sadly, the dramatic changes that occur just before and after nightfall can, in some ways, be loosely compared to the words penned in folklore and fiction when “unsuspecting victims” experience unwelcomed transformations and do uncontrollable acts they normally would not do during the day. They may feel remorseful about these the next morning while others may not recall their actions at all.

Many of those who are not familiar with Sundowner’s per se simply know their loved ones have a difficult time at night and, depending on the severity, the symptoms can unfortunately prevent needed, restful sleep for the individual and their caregivers. after my husband and I began hearing about, and even witnessing, similar patterns in those we are close to, we began to research these mysterious metamorphoses and were surprised, not to mention tremendously relieved, to find this was not only recognized as a specific condition but may be, to some degree, treatable depending on the individual.

Much of our personal research suggests one should first be aware of what the sufferer is doing or eating that could be triggers for the negative behavior as well as become very familiar with their medications and their possible side effects. As it relates to treatments we learned that in addition to certain vitamins, herbs, supplements and prescribed drugs, there are some other creative activities that can be tried. one of these is keeping the person busy doing things they find enjoyable. Something as simple as folding clothes, playing games or performing repetitive tasks they may have done earlier in life can be quite beneficial to relieve stress, which is thought to be one of the possible triggers for those afflicted. Our physician’s assistant said these can also be useful diversions when the unpleasant symptoms start to surface in the evening.

Trying to keep the day-to-day activities as consistent as possible can be extremely beneficial. one certified nursing assistant we spoke with recently said that she and her patient’s wife would pack the husband’s lunch daily. then he would “go off to work” to a spot on the back porch where he would replace door knobs, taking them off and putting them back on again. He was in a safe environment, doing something he was good at and staying busy, which we were told is especially important to those who were quite productive in their younger years.

In addition, receiving proper sunlight may combat the depression that sometimes accompanies or could possibly exacerbate this condition. If natural sunlight is not an option, light boxes that mimic sunlight have been reported to be effective. these can also reset the individual’s internal clock if they have their days and nights reversed. Exercise and social activities such as visiting with friends or family can be therapeutic for some folks as well.

We read that nursing homes have experienced positive results in allowing trained animals to interact with patients, and some have found aromatherapy, music or sounds like ocean waves, singing birds and the like to be quite soothing. Hand holding or hand massage treatments have also been used to calm agitation, but these are not effective for those who show signs of anger or violence.

Of course our experience is limited to our personal research and circumstance; therefore, anyone concerned about this topic should seek the advice of their doctor and/or healthcare professional. Even though there is still much to be learned about Sundowner’s, it was comforting to realize the disorder has a name, and there are folks out there with firsthand experience to offer. the Internet and the library were also wonderful resources regarding what is known as well as how to make the best of the situation. one of the most refreshing books we found on the topic of Alzheimer’s is “Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s: Caregivers Share the Joyful Times” by Brenda Avadian.

The role reversal of becoming a parent to one’s parent or spouse can in some ways be more daunting than being a parent to one’s actual offspring; therefore, relying on whatever support system that is at one’s disposal can be invaluable. If “it takes a village to raise a child” it will surely take a “sympathetic neighborhood” to cope with this challenge. To those who feel a sense of responsibility, trying to courageously handle the experience alone can quickly become overwhelming. Therefore, accepting assistance from trusted friends and family as well as guidance from objective, trained professionals can be so helpful. Maintaining a positive and proactive attitude in keeping with the philosophy that everything happens for a reason can transform the journey from hopelessly agonizing into a life lesson that may someday benefit others.

Even though every situation and person is different, in many ways we as individuals are still quite similar. we all want an enriched quality of life as we travel through it; and with the proper information, support, attitude and faith, hopefully the uncontrollable and the mysterious won’t prevent those affected from embracing and relishing the precious, sweet time spent together.

Jenny Waisner teaches computer classes at Davidson County Community College.

Week before last when Joshua’s pancreatitis symptoms were presenting themselves, I was unsure of why his behavior was so uncontrollable. he was having bouts of screaming coupled with moaning and groaning. most of the fits were antagonized by the nurse or I trying to do the most harmless acts. many times not even touching him.

Not sure about where this behavior was stemming from, I sat down and had the “Never cry wolf…” speech with him. I wanted to make sure he wasn’t just acting out. Thinking he understood this, I was confident the only screams I’d be hearing were pain derived. So we acted on them, took him in to the ER and thankfully caught his pancreatitis before it go too adanced.

Which brings me to today.

Before I go into the bathroom here in our hospital room to shower, I ask Joshua, “Do you need to go potty?”

“No.”

“Are you sure?”

“No, I don’t need to.”

“OK, I’m getting in the shower, don’t scream at me telling me you need in.”

“OK.”

So, 5 minutes later, guess what I hear? Yep,

“Momma!” like it’s the end of the world.

Same siuation happened the day before only for me to hurry out to find that, “I don’t have to go anymore, it went away.”

This afternoon, I’m in the bathroom again and can once again hear his screams, which this time are loud enough to bring in his nurse. I’m out, sweeping him in the bathroom as quickly as possible. So, the nurse and I are talking about the series of events listed above and I hear this soft voice coming from behind the bathroom door.

“Mom. Are you talking about, Don’t scream at the sheep?”

—–Yep, I can tell he got the gist of my story.

Good to know our children are listening, huh?

My daughter who's almost 4 shows several signs of the autism spectrum, but they're not always consistent. some days she seems as typical as she can get, then other days she refuses hugs, won't play with her sisters, stims, and acts as if she doesn't know her own name. She was also quite late on hitting her 1-2 1/2 year milestones. At this point a diagnosis has not been made, the assessment process has just started and I'm still lost. is autism something with constant symptoms or do they tend to come and go? do children with autism have 'good' and 'bad' days with their condition? I'm just trying to understand what exactly is going on with my little girl. thanks!

I have a younger sister with autsim (she is now 5 and diagnosed). Yeah, she does have better days.

Some days, we can get her to walk in a store and she talks a lot more.

Other days, she throws fits all the time, only screams, won't leave the house…

I wouldn't say she acts like a completely "typical" child on her "better" days, but some days are just better than others. -shrug-

As an answer to limited resources, Executive Director Beth McGaw co-founded Kids Enabled in 2005 to supply resources to parents who have children with learning differences such as auditory processing, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and more. Kids Enabled started out as a print magazine, but now serves as online magazine and resource directory that invites advice from experts, parents, and educators. as a part of the expanded effort, the organization held the 2011 Kids Enabled Resource fair on Jan. 23 at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church.

“I was new to Atlanta and another mom was telling me about different, innovative therapies, so I wondered if there was a central location for a parent to go find such resources to ensure successful learning for their kids, “ said McGaw, whose youngest son is diagnosed with learning differences. The resource fair, in its third year, is held every January, and acts as a bridge for parents and educators to come together to meet vendors who offer services that are particular to their children’s learning needs.

When it comes to volunteers, the need is plentiful.

“Our goal is to build up our volunteer list and ask everyone ‘what kind of events would you like to have?” ‘what will be helpful to you’,” said McGaw. Besides events, the organization looks for volunteers in all capacities whether it is events, writers, or just getting on the web and sharing stories.

“Among our online work, we need volunteers to get in our schools and start support groups as a continued resource between events,” said Managing Editor Montie Stone, a former Atlanta-school teacher whose child is also diagnosed with learning differences. “this is the only group that focuses not only diagnoses, but also symptoms of learning differences that enable our parents, educators, and children for success.”

To volunteer with Kids Enabled, contact Montie Stone at kidsenabled.org

by Steve Connor

Saturday, 19 February 2011

Speaking a second language may slow the rate at which the brain declines with age, showing that bilingual people are better protected against Alzheimer’s disease than people who use only one language.

Several studies have now demonstrated a clear link between using a second language and cognitive decline, which can be explained by the idea that bilingualism acts like a “mental gymnasium” that keeps the brain active in later life, scientists said.

The latest study, presented to the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, found bilingual patients with probable Alzheimer’s were more likely have delayed symptoms compared to monolingual patients. in fact, the effect of speaking a second language produced a stronger effect on delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s than any drug currently used to control the disease, said Ellen Bialystok, professor of psychology at York University in Toronto, Canada.

“The finding of a four- to five-year delay in the onset of symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is dramatic. there are no pharmacologic interventions that have shown comparable effects.” Our interpretation of the present findings is that bilingualism is a cognitively demanding condition that contributes to cognitive reserve in much the same way as do other stimulating intellectual and social activities.”

The researchers believe the effect is directly connected with using a second language, rather than a side-effect of differences in occupation or education between bilingual and monolingual people. Experiments suggest it has something to do with the extra mental effort that goes into using a second language, Professor Bialystok said.

“Being bilingual has certain cognitive benefits and boosts the performance of the brain especially one of the most important areas known as the executive control system. We know that this system deteriorates with age but we have found at every stage of life it functions better in bilinguals. They perform at a higher level.

“It is rather like a reserve tank in a car. When you run out of fuel, you can keep going for longer because there is a bit more in the safety tank,” she said.

Judith Kroll, professor of psychology at Penn State University in Pennsylvania, said recent studies have shown that juggling two or more languages helps to exercise the brain and keeps it fit in the elderly. the bottom line is that bilingualism is good for you.”

Bilingual people engage in “code switching”, mental negotiations between which language they are using.

January 27th, 2011

Kidney acts as a red red red red red blood filter, it removes rubbish from your physique as well as to illustrate it helps to say containing alkali levels of a body. in a little people, it has been found which urine chemicals form a clear as well as to illustrate it forms kidney stones. these stones have been really little as well as they can be seen from microscopes. sometimes they can grow up to entertain in. or larger. the many critical thing about these stones is their location, which is critical to find probable kidney stones symptoms. .

If we wish to find a little usual symptoms of kidney mill then, we will find which red red red red red blood might be manifest in a urine since mill has raw a uterus though it does not meant which chairman is influenced from kidney stone. sometimes due to alternative reasons such as bladder infections, mishap or tumors might be a reasons at a at a back of of for red red red red red blood in a urine. sometimes we will find no mill in urine; this is since red red red red red blood might be blocked by a stones

There have been multiform symptoms of kidney stones, which assistance we to acknowledge either a chairman has a mill or not, for example pang comes unexpected from stomach, sweating, revulsion as well as queasiness have been usual cases.

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Sometimes kidney stones does not means any symptoms customarily people will humour impassioned pang in their go through which can begin suddenly. usually people will fell a sharp, cramping pang in a backside area of a kidney or in a reduce abdomen.

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Some usual symptoms of kidney stones includes feeling chills or heat or we might held infections in this box a studious contingency hit a alloy immediately. one thing should be remembered about kidney mill is which they have been customarily upheld out of a physique inside of 48 hours, though attacks can infrequently final for over thirty days.

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There have been a little reason at a at a back of of kidney stones such as a family might have story of kidney stones, It has been found from a investigate which many influenced people have been elderly in between twenty to 40, influenced people might have a single kidney or abnormally made kidney, influenced people might be eating tall protein diet or they have being continually dehydrated. It is additionally found from a investigate which many of influenced people have been pang from bad mobility.

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Skin Cancer Symptoms and Signs

The most common form of cancer to strike people than any other form is skin cancer. all skin types can develop skin cancer but is it more common in fair-skinned people. The main cause of skin cancer is from ultraviolet radiation from spending too much time in the sun. Discovering the signs of skin cancer early, and avoiding overexposure to the sun are the two greatest ways to prevent skin cancer. Ultraviolet light, heredity and environment are the three major causes of skin cancer, mostly in children and teens. Studies have shown that adults receive half of their lifetime ultraviolet exposure when they are 20 years old.

Did you know skin is our bodies largest organ. it protects our internal organs from injury, acts as a barrier between those organs and bacteria, and prevents the loss of valuable fluid from our body. it also regulated body temperature and communicates to the brain to allow for temperature, touch, and pain sensations. You can see why it is important to keep our skin healthy and free from any signs of skin cancer symptoms. The majority of skin cancers are classified as non-melanoma or melanoma.

Non-melanoma skin cancer will develop on those areas of the body that are the most exposed to the sun. The early signs of skin cancer systems that appear on the body, face, ears, neck, lips, and the backs of our hands are where most non-melanoma skin cancer would be found. These signs of skin cancer rarely spread to another part of the body.

Skin cancer signs can be one extreme to the next, either the cancer can be slow growing or grow at a rapid rate.

Melanoma, a common skin cancer, begins in the cells that produce the skin pigment or coloring known as melanin. Melanin also protects the deepest layers of the skin from harmful radiation from the sun. Melanoma accounts for a small percentage of skin cancer, but it is far more dangerous and life threatening than non-melanoma skin cancer. The chances of surviving melanoma skin cancer are better if it is caught in the earliest stage.

The signs of skin cancer include family history of skin cancer, multiple moles, a fair complexion, exposure to coal tar, pitch, creosote, arsenic compounds, and radium, and severe sunburn as a child.

Your body will show early signs of skin cancer symptoms, and both patients and doctors play an important role in finding signs of skin cancer. if you believe you have signs of skin cancer or have any change on the skin, consult your doctor. any change can be a sign of skin cancer, like the size and color of a mole, or a growth that is darkly pigmented, or a new growth on the skin. if you have a change in the appearance of any bump or nodule, or if you have oozing, bleeding or scaling of the skin you should contact your doctor. another sign of skin cancer to look for is if the color of the pigmentation spreads beyond the border of a mole or mark. another sign of skin cancer would be a change in sensations to your skin, for example, itchiness, tenderness, or pain, it’s time to go to your doctor.

If you watch for any of the signs of skin cancer symptoms it can be prevented that is important to know. Avoid the sun for extended periods of time and make sure to practice sun safety. if you fear that you have signs of skin cancer symptoms, avoid the sun altogether between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. try to stay in the shade especially when rays are the strongest. to protect your skin from the sun rays it is helpful to wear a long sleeved shirt.

If you show any of the signs of skin cancer symptoms, using sunscreen is important when you are going to be in the sun. using a sunscreen of SPF 15 or above when outdoors will help you protect your skin from skin cancer. use sunscreen generously and always reapply if you have been in the water, are heavily perspiring, or have recently toweled off.

For prevention of developing signs of skin cancer wear a hat this will keep your face, ears, and neck shaded and provide some protection. A wide-brimmed hat is the best choice but if you are wearing a baseball cap, remember to protect your ears and neck with sunscreen.

Your eyes also need protection from developing signs of skin cancer. The best protection for the eyes and surrounding skin is to wear sunglasses. Sunglasses with 99-100 percent UV absorption are recommended when you are in the sun.

Protect yourself, and alert your doctor if you think you may be developing any signs of skin cancer.

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Does the male hormone significantly change how a man thinks and acts toward women? Can it make their personality change for the worst? Will men act out Fantasy thoughts to relieve tension? any help appreciated.

I know they may vary depending on the kind of cancer the person suffers. If you could give me a description of any kind, or various kinds of symptoms I would be most thankful with you guys. Thank you all!

Hi Yabran.

Well, that's a difficult question because "cancer" is a general term meaning "runaway growth of cells".

If it's brain cancer, the symptoms can be "the person has headaches and acts strangely". If it's in a different part of the brain, the person's symptoms may include blindness.

If it's in the bowel, the person may have blood in his or her stool.

If it's in the pancreas, the person may have smelly stools.

If it's on the skin, the person will have oddly-shaped spots usually of motley colour.

Bone cancer, blood cancer, lymph cancer — all have very different symptoms.

Perhaps this doesn't help much! but if you could provide more details of the symptoms or of the cancer, whichever you know for sure, then perhaps Yahoo Answers could be more targeted to your situation?

It is not a good idea to be asking complete strangers this type of question. If you are having problems and suspect it could possibly be cancer, the smartest thing you can do is see your doctor without delay. you can get no diagnosis, treatment, or peace of mind from reading opinions on Answers.

Go to the doctor and settle the issue, once and for all, so you can have peace of mind.

If you know it varies depending on the cancer why not ask about the one you are referring to? there are more than 200 diseases called cancer do you have any idea how long a list would be?

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