Just finished Murder Takes A Vacation and what a joy it was reading this to Lew! We both adored Muriel and her merry band of supporting characters. I was so intrigued about Joan Mitchell (embarrassed to admit I never heard of her!), I spent an afternoon delving into her life and work.

Alzheimer's has robbed him of so much. He was a critically-acclaimed author, an editor, and an avid reader. He can now do none of those things. That's the saddest part of this disease--losing your god-given talents. I love reading to him, been doing it for a year now.

Pope Udon Noodle V

If there is a chance of reducing your risk, worth the few seconds of needle pain! I'm witnessing first hand (both my husband and dad) the insidiousness of this disease, and it ain't pretty. Interestingly, both my husband and dad had shingles years ago (before vaccination existed).

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Was there two weeks ago! Absolutely loved my time there. Best restaurant: Dali for dinner and El Otro for lunch (order the suckling pig!).

Those eyes!