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Sunlei

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178. your art posts are legend & much loved. Amazon will publish & distribute your book for free.
Sat Sep 16, 2017, 04:35 AM
Sep 2017

Please have your children help set-up a book account for you. Set a high price for your "Amazon Book".
Amazon pays you a "royalty" for every sale. They copy write & protect your work. Only takes a few days for a book to be ready to sell.

You can still give your DU friends free copies and have a future income from any Amazon sales. Your children can manage your account.

https://www.createspace.com/diy?utm_id=6072&ref=1383688&sls=Amazon_Selfpub&cp=70170000000c3cK&ls=Amazon

I am losing my memory. [View all] CTyankee Sep 2017 OP
K&R... spanone Sep 2017 #1
Oh, this is heartbreaking. LisaM Sep 2017 #2
thank you Lisa. CTyankee Sep 2017 #9
Still here! Lifelong Protester Sep 2017 #3
You have contributed so much to this community (your art posts are legend). demmiblue Sep 2017 #4
thanks. Perhaps my daughter can get back to publishing those art essays I wrote CTyankee Sep 2017 #14
I would love to have a copy and would like to pay for it to offset the cost of producing Tanuki Sep 2017 #29
Pm me with your name and address and I will be glad to get you on the list. CTyankee Sep 2017 #59
I agree with demmiblue. You have been my art teacher and have always loved your posts. Love you CT monmouth4 Sep 2017 #102
Be gentle to yourself CTy. PufPuf23 Sep 2017 #5
I sstruggle with words all the time now, so I understand. CTyankee Sep 2017 #15
. Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2017 #6
We're here for you, dear CTyankee. catbyte Sep 2017 #7
My husband has had episodes MuseRider Sep 2017 #8
I'm truly sorry... that must be so scary renate Sep 2017 #10
Oh, CTyankee, I can "hear" the distress this is causing you hlthe2b Sep 2017 #11
I will try. I have to. No choice. CTyankee Sep 2017 #17
K&R Solly Mack Sep 2017 #12
Hugs to you DoBotherMe Sep 2017 #13
It's so hard when the caregiver herself needs care. enough Sep 2017 #16
Yes. One is in NYC, one in MA and one in CA. CTyankee Sep 2017 #21
CTyankee, I am sorry you are going through such difficult times. StevieM Sep 2017 #18
Make sure you remember this: We love you. grantcart Sep 2017 #19
(what grantcart said) ..n/t annabanana Sep 2017 #43
Yes CTYankee bdamomma Sep 2017 #214
... Kali Sep 2017 #93
Yes ornotna Sep 2017 #107
This. n/t ms liberty Sep 2017 #122
+1000 nt flying rabbit Sep 2017 #135
😘 Snackshack Sep 2017 #176
1,000,000% what Grantcart said LibraLiz1973 Sep 2017 #180
Take care. barbtries Sep 2017 #20
That's only because I have to go over my posts very carefully and carefully correct CTyankee Sep 2017 #25
well don't feel like the lone ranger in that regard barbtries Sep 2017 #44
"Lone ranger" I guess I'm not the only one... CTyankee Sep 2017 #46
not even close CTyankee barbtries Sep 2017 #49
We are Legion! We just might form a whole movement. We japple Sep 2017 #131
Hi CTy. Has your doctor checked your blood for any deficiencies ? CentralMass Sep 2017 #22
I'll check but I'm sure he is. CTyankee Sep 2017 #26
Water! As crazy as that sounds. Iwasthere Sep 2017 #90
+1. I'm over 60 & forgetful. I have upped my intake of water... Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #184
Are you diabetic? My Gran...had diabetes and it affected her memory...the Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #182
Your kids are helping out in a big way. You and hubby oasis Sep 2017 #23
Yes, they are! CTyankee Sep 2017 #27
I'm so sorry this is happening to you. Let your family/kids help as much as they will... CousinIT Sep 2017 #24
Thank you, Cuz. CTyankee Sep 2017 #31
First, you have my on-line love and support ismnotwasm Sep 2017 #28
Good luck to your husband. CTyankee Sep 2017 #47
My heart goes out to you lillypaddle Sep 2017 #30
Yes, I have all kinds of docs such as a dermatologist. pcp and neurologist. CTyankee Sep 2017 #33
Your posts here are very clear eleny Sep 2017 #32
I talked to my next door neighbor and he is aware of the situation. CTyankee Sep 2017 #37
This is surely a challenge that you take one day at a time eleny Sep 2017 #99
I Went Through a Very Rough Time Many Years Ago Leith Sep 2017 #34
then you understand.. CTyankee Sep 2017 #39
I sympathize greatly Leith Sep 2017 #54
Damn getting old. calimary Sep 2017 #35
thanks, Calimary. It is much apprreciated. CTyankee Sep 2017 #40
Love you CTYankee. No matter what.💖💓💗 irisblue Sep 2017 #36
you are very sweet, iris CTyankee Sep 2017 #41
So sorry, CTyankee. femmocrat Sep 2017 #38
I will. CTyankee Sep 2017 #42
Hugs to you, CTyankee gademocrat7 Sep 2017 #45
I know so many of you are... CTyankee Sep 2017 #48
Thank you for sharing this. I have tried to put your username to memory. nt. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #50
(((((((((CTYankee))))), I know this is scary, and heartbreaking for you and your family. niyad Sep 2017 #51
Treat yourself well, CTyankee PJMcK Sep 2017 #52
You have given so much to the DU community, especially with your art posts. suffragette Sep 2017 #53
Interesting but the one in CT is too far from us. CTyankee Sep 2017 #113
Yes and maybe a nearby museum might be interested. They've been supportive of these. See MOMA suffragette Sep 2017 #128
You take care. I have no words to express my sadness for you. shraby Sep 2017 #55
I am so sorry, CTyankee. Don't worry about us. We'll all be here for you! pnwmom Sep 2017 #56
I'm so sorry. I assume you have a doctor helping you? nolabear Sep 2017 #57
yes, he's a good doc. CTyankee Sep 2017 #68
Love to you CTyankee. Coventina Sep 2017 #58
I know it's hard (it's hard even without extra HeartachesNhangovers Sep 2017 #60
Love & blessings to you, CT A-Schwarzenegger Sep 2017 #61
Virtual hugs if you want them from me KitSileya Sep 2017 #62
I don't even know what to say...I'm so sorry lunamagica Sep 2017 #63
Oh CTyankee, I have so enjoyed your posts over the years. Fla Dem Sep 2017 #64
. Achilleaze Sep 2017 #65
Oh dear friend, I'm so sad to hear this. Impressed you'd share this too. One thing... bettyellen Sep 2017 #66
That's a good idea. I'll ask my PMP for a referral to one. CTyankee Sep 2017 #72
They're so plugged in to new treatments and all the mind/body connections bettyellen Sep 2017 #76
I'll try to find out where one is. CTyankee Sep 2017 #82
They're often a specialty clinic or group within good hospital. bettyellen Sep 2017 #83
Hugs CT Yankee, husband and family. Sending positive and livetohike Sep 2017 #67
Thinking of you... Phentex Sep 2017 #69
We are caregivers for my mother-in-law ... kwassa Sep 2017 #70
kwassa, you have been a fine contributor to my art essays and I so appreciate it! CTyankee Sep 2017 #200
You are still coping well Warpy Sep 2017 #71
landmarks are the only way for me to get to the supermarket (if I have to go). CTyankee Sep 2017 #74
Oh, Yank. I am so sorry. We will be here for you as best we can on this scary journey. Hekate Sep 2017 #73
Love you, CTyankee. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #75
Love you too, W CTyankee Sep 2017 #78
*hugs* I am so sorry! GreenPartyVoter Sep 2017 #77
thanks! CTyankee Sep 2017 #79
Hoping the best for you! Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #80
I'm sorry to hear this - Ms. Toad Sep 2017 #81
My daughter gave me her old Garmin but programming it was a nightmare so I can't CTyankee Sep 2017 #84
I programmed it for my spouse, Ms. Toad Sep 2017 #87
My friend has one where he speaks the address to it and it gives back directions... CTyankee Sep 2017 #114
I'm so sorry BainsBane Sep 2017 #85
I'm sending a hug to you, CTyankee. democrank Sep 2017 #86
I'm newish here , but now I'm going to do a DU search for your art essays JHan Sep 2017 #88
Are you getting enough sleep? Have you gotten a professional geriatric cognitive assessment? Freethinker65 Sep 2017 #89
... Kali Sep 2017 #91
((((((((CTyankee!!)))))))) lunatica Sep 2017 #92
We're here for you CTyankee. I watched this happen to my mother, and I'm glad to hear that.... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2017 #94
The most difficult part about growing to value Codeine Sep 2017 #95
getting old ain't for the young, they could take it. :) Javaman Sep 2017 #96
Consider getting a home companion iamateacher Sep 2017 #97
God bless you ma'am. Drahthaardogs Sep 2017 #98
I recommend three cups of rosmary and mint tea daily malaise Sep 2017 #100
vaporizer & a quarter of OG Kush CountAllVotes Sep 2017 #164
You will never lose our friendship DFW Sep 2017 #101
Getting old isn't for the faint of heart. Which you clearly are not. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #103
I have your back. Botany Sep 2017 #104
a beautiful piece! CTyankee Sep 2017 #108
How I loved your Friday afternoon art quiz malaise Sep 2017 #125
I know you did!You participated in many a thread about them! CTyankee Sep 2017 #126
Please try fresh rosemary and mint malaise Sep 2017 #127
I will certainly give it a go. Thx MLAA Sep 2017 #156
Hugs to you, and I/we understand. I believe I'm following behind you in the memory issues; No Vested Interest Sep 2017 #105
Not having a yard! The guy who mows my lawn and shovels snow in the winter CTyankee Sep 2017 #110
Thank you for your inspiration flamingdem Sep 2017 #106
Yes, my long term memory is holding up. I remember working on my art essays CTyankee Sep 2017 #115
As you can see, you have so many people that obviously care about you and justhanginon Sep 2017 #109
Yep, I just want to make sense when I type... CTyankee Sep 2017 #118
((hugs)) Starry Messenger Sep 2017 #111
Hugs to you... redstatebluegirl Sep 2017 #112
thanks! CTyankee Sep 2017 #116
Hi CTyankee LuckyCharms Sep 2017 #117
I will. I'll be with good company... CTyankee Sep 2017 #120
I'm so saddened to hear this! I just don't know what to say but I wish the RKP5637 Sep 2017 #119
Thanks RKP1 CTyankee Sep 2017 #121
My heart goes out to you, CTYankee. mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #123
right now I'm just a bit overwhelmed by the thought of all the changes I have to make CTyankee Sep 2017 #124
Overwhelmed. sheshe2 Sep 2017 #159
Oh honey that sucks. It's possible that stopping drinking may help restore some elehhhhna Sep 2017 #129
I Have Little To Contribute Me. Sep 2017 #130
That's nice, Me. Thank you. CTyankee Sep 2017 #144
Oh no! I hate that for you! Just an idea: gather your photos Pathwalker Sep 2017 #132
Hugs, CTyankee octoberlib Sep 2017 #133
Love you CT. So do many others here. We can remind you every day if you like. Squinch Sep 2017 #134
Hang in there, CTyankee. SunSeeker Sep 2017 #136
Bless you. maddiemom Sep 2017 #137
You have strength and wisdom CTyankee. no_hypocrisy Sep 2017 #138
We:re all here for you, CTyankee.. whathehell Sep 2017 #139
Thank you for posting...I am going through this with my parents right now.. HipChick Sep 2017 #140
I feel like I am not coping too. I just take it one day at a time... CTyankee Sep 2017 #141
Believe it or not, I am having the same problem yuiyoshida Sep 2017 #142
I'll ask my dr. about it. Maybe it will help. CTyankee Sep 2017 #143
You can do some research and may I suggest reading though yuiyoshida Sep 2017 #145
Yui is right, smoking legal medical cannibis has changed my life. JuJuYoshida Sep 2017 #149
Get an EKG. This happened to my mom and it turned out she Patterson Sep 2017 #146
THIS, yank! elleng Sep 2017 #158
I will ask the doc..thanks for the suggestion! CTyankee Sep 2017 #160
I'm sorry. You'll be in my thoughts. Nt raccoon Sep 2017 #147
K&R JonLP24 Sep 2017 #148
I'm sad to hear this, CTyankee. It does sound scary. BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2017 #150
yes. I'll put you on the list... CTyankee Sep 2017 #162
Okay! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2017 #166
Your art threads meant so much to me. I am so grateful to you. yardwork Sep 2017 #151
Big time DU love right here!!❤❤❤❤❤ Lint Head Sep 2017 #152
I am so sorry that you are experiencing these problems. madaboutharry Sep 2017 #153
big hugs to you luvMIdog Sep 2017 #154
I am so sorry. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #155
Sending you good vibes! I am reasonably new to DU so I am sorry I missed your Art MLAA Sep 2017 #157
I can send you links to them by pm. There were quite a few (nearly 30). CTyankee Sep 2017 #188
Please do! I would love to see them. MLAA Sep 2017 #208
Sometimes undiagnosed lyme disease, weeks or months post-bite, Mc Mike Sep 2017 #161
I have memory problems as well sakabatou Sep 2017 #163
I'm sorry you are dealing with this. cate94 Sep 2017 #165
I have been thinking about you often peacebuzzard Sep 2017 #167
Oh, dear. At least you have kids and caring neighbors at this time. Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #168
continue reading up on art JI7 Sep 2017 #169
Every now and then there will be a thrilling story in the NYT about the recovery CTyankee Sep 2017 #189
You are loved. In the end it's all that matters Arazi Sep 2017 #170
thank you, Arazi! CTyankee Sep 2017 #190
Dammit do not go gently into the night. Fight, rage, storm riderinthestorm Sep 2017 #171
thanks for the fightin' words! CTyankee Sep 2017 #191
So sorry - here are some supplements that can help with memory issues: Liberty Belle Sep 2017 #172
wow, thanks for the info and the encouragement! CTyankee Sep 2017 #192
Test you water for lead. L. Coyote Sep 2017 #173
I think the city of New Haven does a fine job with that but I'll check anyway... CTyankee Sep 2017 #201
City water can be perfect until it reaches household plumbing or connections. L. Coyote Sep 2017 #204
Hello CTyankee syringis Sep 2017 #174
Thanks, syringis. Will mention curcoma to my doctor... CTyankee Sep 2017 #193
I am so sorry this is happening to you. Ken Burch Sep 2017 #175
If Rump's thoughts tracked as well as yours and made as much sense, Hortensis Sep 2017 #177
your art posts are legend & much loved. Amazon will publish & distribute your book for free. Sunlei Sep 2017 #178
hang in, be careful you don't exacerbate your situation by second guessing everything Demonaut Sep 2017 #179
Sending the most Faux pas Sep 2017 #181
I hope you can remember all the joy you brought with those art quizzes. kentuck Sep 2017 #183
I loved learning from them! WinkyDink Sep 2017 #186
I second kentuck's post. Kingofalldems Sep 2017 #185
Love to you CTYankee, my feminist friend! boston bean Sep 2017 #187
thanks, dear boston bean... CTyankee Sep 2017 #194
Hey there CT... pangaia Sep 2017 #195
Yes, I do that but where I get bewildered is the turns to get to my destination... CTyankee Sep 2017 #202
don't worry about us bigtree Sep 2017 #196
well, my helper called in sick today so we asked her agency if she could come CTyankee Sep 2017 #203
Good to know that hubby is now able to drive; sounds as though he is recovering nicely. nt No Vested Interest Sep 2017 #206
Well, it was kind of a disaster. Our grocery list grew and I was iin the store far too long... CTyankee Sep 2017 #211
Rest that back, tonight and tomorrow. At least you can cross grocery shopping off your to-do list No Vested Interest Sep 2017 #212
yep, I do that but we needed lots of stuff. CTyankee Sep 2017 #215
very proactive bigtree Sep 2017 #207
CTyankee, I am SOO SORRY to hear this. onecent Sep 2017 #197
I am so sorry you are going through this, CTyankee. brer cat Sep 2017 #198
Positive thoughts to you & yours. CrispyQ Sep 2017 #199
Always appreciated your Art posts, CT, sorry for your troubles. philly_bob Sep 2017 #205
I'm kinda looking forward to it. CTyankee Sep 2017 #210
Peace and wellness to you and your husband Dennis Donovan Sep 2017 #209
I am so sorry for what you are going through CTYankee. smirkymonkey Sep 2017 #213
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, yank! elleng Sep 2017 #216
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