MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'celebrations'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:23:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921519&cid=t_174095_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-10-2011%2F One of the unexpected gifts that come when you get healthy is the sudden realization that everyone around you isn’t. Awhile back Gabrielle of the The Therapist Within talked about the black sheep of the family as being the scapegoat. Sometimes after stepping back and working on your own stuff, you realize that you were not the big problem that you thought you were. Maybe it was your parents, your friends or even your partner that unintentionally made you the big bad black sheep so that they could be okay with their own idiosyncrasies. In your light, it made their shadows not so bad. So you’ve broken away from the pack and rediscovered yourself. The question is, “How do you venture back?” It’s summertime and that may mean gathering for friend’s birthdays ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921519 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:20:58 +0100 4921519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621634&cid=t_174095_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdont-forget-to-laugh-photo-of-the-day%2F The holiday on Monday means that today is already the halfway point of your week. Remember to celebrate short work weeks and laugh today: Photo from Flickr user lanchongzi Post from: BlissTree Don't Forget to Laugh: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621634 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:30:57 +0100 3621634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538061&cid=t_174095_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhappy-cinco-de-mayo-90s-indie-rock-version%2F Courtesy of Liz Phair and 120 Minutes, circa 1994. Post from: BlissTree Happy Cinco de Mayo! (90s Indie Rock Video Version) (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538061 Wed, 05 May 2010 17:10:50 +0100 3538061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316254&cid=t_174095_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FC7uuQ3epYOc%2F Liz Scott Sober Cooking All About Mocktails: Drinks for Sober Celebrations There was a time when nondrinkers had very few choices when it came to specialty drinks. Shirley Temples and Virgin Marys were the typical options – otherwise a club soda or cola was the usual request for kids and abstaining adults alike. But times have certainly changed! Bartender extraordinaire Tony Abou-Ganim of Las Vegas designed a special “mocktail” for Paris Hilton’s birthday party, and alcohol-free pomegranate spritzers were served on an episode of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. With more and more folks abstaining from the hard stuff, hosts need to offer mocktails as well as soft drinks when they entertain if they hope to throw a memorable party for their alcohol-shunning guests. So, what... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316254 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:49:54 +0100 3316254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133639&cid=t_174095_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F30%2Fodds-and-ends-2009%2F Well, we’re about to say goodbye to another year (and some would say, another decade). But I see the end of the year not so much about saying goodbye, but rather about saying hello to a new year and the opportunities it presents us. Not to say it’s been a bad year for us here. Although Psych Central remains a small, independent company, 2009 has been our best year on record. We’ll be focused on significantly topping that in 2010. That’s what we like to do around here — continually challenge ourselves to ensure we’re publishing the highest quality, interesting and even sometimes-entertaining articles on mental health and psychology. And I have some exciting news I hope to share with you next week about something that I hope will help touch and change the... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133639 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:16:47 +0100 3133639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512513&cid=t_174095_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F6Nxn6XKbvAo%2F Alex would soon smile at the songs (flagship: theme from the cartoon “Arthur”) on the MP3 player from me, and would explore the picnic basket from Jill, and give surprisingly passing notice to the huge Elmo card from both of us (Ned had handmade Alex a card earlier in the day). But, the closing of Alex’s birthday weekend reminded me yet again that my inspirations for decoration, like most of my ideas that last, come from nowhere. Birthday chocolate chip cookies. Image: Jill Cornfield Yesterday, Jill and I too tired to head out at 6 p.m. and buck the crowds leaving a Fifth Avenue parade, decided to do birthday brownies for Alex. Then Jill got the lightning bolt to serve, instead of brownies, birthday chocolate chip cookies! Some ideas are just right the instant you hear th... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512513 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:25:09 +0100 2512513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512514&cid=t_174095_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FunDNljkQe3s%2F I call that a pretty good birthday. We were lucky to be able to snag the little gazebo in the 67th St. playground in Central Park. Our decorations (bandanas and a big red-white-and-blue thing) looked really festive. Our picnic basket got a great workout ferrying cupcakes and pink lemonade and napkins. Coincidentally, Ned was wearing an Old Navy flag t-shirt. Jeff was wearing a navy-and-white batik shirt. Alex chose a red, white and blue-striped t-shirt. Alex's birthday is also Flag Day Grandpa gave the hit present: a boxed set of twenty (count ‘em, 20!) Matchbox cars. Alex played with them and was completely mesmerized. Aunt Julie gave inspired gifts: a green plastic wire thingy that’s hard to describe, easy to love. It’s intriguing, and I showed Alex how great his ju... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512514 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:59:55 +0100 2512514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188101&cid=t_174095_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F8weNatw-QRU%2F Happy Valentine’s Day!   May this be a special day for you.  We have been enjoying Valentine’s Day flowers, cards and candy.  This was a fun day at school yesterday with the Valentine parties.  Today the children in our household are enjoying it, too. How have you been celebrating?  Is the Alzheimer’s patient in your family enjoying this day, too?  My mom always made a special occasion of Valentine’s Day when my siblings and I were young.  Even in her Alzheimer’s years, as long as she was aware of the day, she wanted me to help her send valentines to family members. Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, Alzheimers, celebrations, Happy Valentine's Day, holiday, making valentines, Mary Allen, Mary Emma Allen, Valentine's Day, ValentinesShare This (Source: Alzheimer's ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188101 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:27:33 +0100 2188101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167751&cid=t_174095_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F7z7RtpMRRFA%2F Valentine’s Day was a fun family day when I was a youngster because Mother made it so.  She had been a school teacher and held parties for her students.  Even though she was no longer taught after we four children were born (school districts were very reluctant to hire married teachers, particularly ones with children, in those days), she introduced us to many of the activities she’d enjoyed with her students.  She also cooked special foods for Valentine’s Day, midst her busy day of mom and farm wife duties. Mother decorated a cake with white frosting and red hearts.  When we were old enough, sister and I did this. She helped us children decorate a mail box for our cards. We had a family fun time making and addressing valentines for family members.  When we were... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167751 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:24:36 +0100 2167751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073997&cid=t_174095_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2F02%2Ffriday-flashback-for-january-2-2009%2F This seems like a good Friday to take a look back, as people recover from their New Year’s celebrations (including us!) and as many of us look forward to what 2009 has in store for us (we’re wishing for an improved economy, for one!). 10 Years Ago on Psych Central Enjoying the Moment: It’s Harder Than It Seems I’ve always been fascinated by the passage of time, and how our perceptions make something that is unchanging seem dynamic and fluid. Sometimes in our life, we feel like time is flying by. Other times, it appears to crawl to a halt, with each second passing seeming like hours. A decade ago, I wrote about this phenomenon and how when we’re younger, we don’t much notice time. But as we age, it seems to take on a larger-than-life meaning. 5 Year... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073997 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:14:52 +0100 2073997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065418&cid=t_174095_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F-LcKlpVQ4RM%2F I hope you all are having a joyous holiday with family and friends.  Sometimes it can be stressful if you’re caring for an Alzheimer’s patient.  They’re always doing the unexpected so your plans may go astray. All my Christmases with Mother were memorable, from the time she lived in her home in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s to the last Christmas in the nursing home.  Mother lived 275 miles from Jim and me, so we were staying with her for a few days during the holidays.  I tried to make this Christmas as normal and festive as possible for her. Friends and family stopped by, we cooked some of the traditional foods, decorated the house and reminisced about Christmas past.  We also watched some Christmas programs on television.  Although Mother wasn’t ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065418 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:19:11 +0100 2065418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1501480&cid=t_174095_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F307011519%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  Unusual celebrations often have appeal for Alzheimer’s patients.  They need not make sense or even be ones they know about.  I discovered that Mother enjoyed parties, even if they were just for the two of us. At the nursing home, the residents also enjoyed gatherings.  They might be confused about the day or the era, but it often brought back reflections of some kind.  This broke the monotony of their day and was fun for the staff, too. Today, June 7, was Daniel Boone Day, I discovered, when I visited Sandra Mitchell’s All Holiday Cafe.  Even though it might be too late to arrange a pioneer celebration for your Alzheimer’s family member (and any children in your home) today, you could use this idea as a springboard for future fun times. What... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1501480 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:28:28 +0100 1501480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1436991&cid=t_174095_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F288398810%2F AlzheimersNotes.com   Happy Mother’s Day from us at Alzheimer’s Notes to all the moms, grandmothers, and those who play a mom role in someone’s life.  I hope you had a lovely day.  I didn’t get a chance to write a lengthy Mother’s Day post because I was visiting a family member in the hospital.  (Her continuing recovery has been a wonderful Mother’s Day gift for me.) Tags: aunt, celebrations, grandmother, Happy Mother's Day, holidays, mom, mother, Mother's Day, Mother's Day celebrationsShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1436991 Mon, 12 May 2008 02:59:58 +0100 1436991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1323107&cid=t_174095_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F24%2Fbig-shout-out-to-tracy-owen-mclip%2F A huge Fade congratulations to Tracy on becoming a chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, we tug our forelocks in your direction! (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1323107 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:00:47 +0100 1323107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1306505&cid=t_174095_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F17%2Fgood-luck-st-patrick-today%2F Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! Happy Paddy’s day from the Fade Crew. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1306505 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:32 +0100 1306505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1040165&cid=t_174095_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F187941830%2F Thanksgiving evolved into different types of celebrations as Mother developed Alzheimer’s.  No matter how we celebrated, I was thankful we could be with her and bring her joy. *At first, Jim and I traveled the 275 miles to her home to enjoy a day or two with her.  Occasionally other family members joined us.  Friends and family might stop by after dinner. *We moved Mother to our home in January.  She wasn’t here until the following Thanksgiving because she needed the additional care she could receive at a nursing home. *There we would join her for a special Thanksgiving dinner at the dining room in the home.  The first year, Mother thanked us for taking her out to eat at the lovely restaurant.  The dining hall was decorated, the food was festive, the staff so friendly, an... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1040165 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:00:54 +0100 1040165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=995056&cid=t_174095_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F177914084%2F    Most of the “spooky” gatherings may be nearing an end.  However, I’d like to share something thoughtful the chorus from a local school presented for nursing home residents in our area. The fourth and fifth grade chorus members dressed in Halloween costumes and went on a field trip with their music teachers.  They visited four nursing homes within a 50 mile radius and sang for the residents and staff. I’m sure those at the homes enjoyed the youngsters’ visits and their songs.  I recall how much such activities meant to the residents where my mom lived while she had Alzheimer’s.  Mother, because she’d enjoyed her years as a school teacher, always had a fondness for children.  I remember her smiling face as she gazed upon my daughter and ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=995056 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:46:14 +0100 995056