Sister of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, mother of Maria Shriver, and founder of the Special Olympics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver died earlier today of an undisclosed cause. Mrs. Shriver was 88 years old.
News reports say that Mrs. Shriver had suffered a stroke and a broken hip a few years ago. Sadly, we know that often broken bones, like hips, in the elderly can cause a serious health decline (Fractures Raise Mortality Rates in Seniors).
Mrs. Shriver may have been a member of an American political dynasty, but she’ll likely be better remembered for her devotion …read more

Plenty of things happened this week for which I’m thankful. I talked to two of my favorite editors, spent some much needed time with a loved one, realized there was more money in the bank than I thought, and helped someone find a job.
Chopper even found her favorite ball – one that’s been lost for almost two weeks – which means I can stop relying on those tennis ball-type toys that she demolishes in five minutes.
However, I was also reminded once again that money tends to make the world go ’round, which seems to be the only reason the release …read more