MJNewell

Racism..a Rude Awakening...

There were very few black people in my narrow world. The only black people I knew were the owners of a pharmacy next door to my father's store in Rumford, Maine. I remember them as being very kind to me, a shy ten year old, and I thought they were the most beautiful people I knew.. I would escape from my father's clutches and head for the pharmacy whenever I could. They had rows and rows of books and magazines there and I... (posted by MJNewell 29 days 18 hours ago.)

In my spare time.....

I have all the time in the world..I am retired..have been for quite some time.. I fill my days with family, reading, writing, visiting friends ..and causes... I need a cause in order to keep my mind sharp and active. I started a web site on elder abuse after I learned what happened to my Mom in her last few months. I have dedicated a website to her memory ... I have become very political in the last few years as I watched... (posted by MJNewell 39 days ago.)

Sunday Dinner

There weren’t any best meals at the farm. But I do remember a memorable one. Sunday dinner was always a big meal. The dining room table had twelve chairs and could accommodate a large number of people. Usually if anyone happened to come visiting, they were invited to share the meal. I always enjoyed it when there was company, the conversations and stories always fascinated me. This particular Sunday feast, there were no visitors... (posted by MJNewell 46 days 1 hour ago.)

June 15th is Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

Elder Abuse Remains a Hidden Problem- The majority of cases of elder abuse go unreported making it a hidden problem within the communities that we live in. There are many reasons why abuse goes undetected. Often the abuser is a family member and caregiver who is the sole lifeline for the dependent victim’s basic needs. Many older adults tolerate abuse rather than risk losing the close personal ties of the... (posted by MJNewell 346 days 19 hours ago.)

Prevent Elderly Abuse! Signs and Symptoms!

The backlash is amazing. Family members that want this story suppressed is amazing. My brother told me to shut up or I would be sued..I am guessing that would be the harassment charge..Which by the way was denied by the judge. And my web site stays up. (see end of article) This website tells the story of my mother and what happened in the final year of her life. I am telling her story to reach out to the... (posted by MJNewell 2 years 133 days ago.)

Paper or Plastic?

No, not your local grocery stor e, I was recently subjected to this question at a local funeral home. It seems that a few of our funeral parlors are using recycled plastic containers as vaults. I was told that a plastic vault would last years longer than a cement vault. And the casket of choice now is a cremation box, either cardboard or pressed fiberboard covered in cloth or paper. When a loved one passes away and the arrangements... (posted by MJNewell 2 years 143 days ago.)