Archive for December 2012

Therapy Shelter Dogs--Rescuing Dogs, Saving People

My son had a brain tumor removed on Halloween of this year.  His recovery was complicated by numerous seizures which kept him in the ICU for 8 days.   He was on a great deal of sedating medications to suppress his seizures so he remembers very little of his stay in the ICU except for... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
December 25, 2012 at 2:15 pm • 

Saving our Country from Violence--When Will We Learn

I am watching the news coverage regarding the shooting today in an elementary school in Connecticut.  There were 27 confirmed deaths thus far of children, staff, and the shooter.  Chills run down my spine, I cannot stop thinking about how terrifying it was for the children, staff, parents, and the community.  I cannot even imagine what... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
December 14, 2012 at 6:06 pm • 

Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes (Latkes) or Potato Kugel Recipe---I Go Both Ways

I wanted to submit my recipes for both my gluten-free potato pancakes (latkes) and potato kugel; but I did not know which day would be best to do that.  I thought and I thought and it hit me…how about during Hanukkah since potato latkes scream Hanukkah.   But there are 8 days of Hanukkah, so which day... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
December 12, 2012 at 8:18 pm • 
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Cookbook of Memories--More than Just Good Food

When my older son moved out of state for graduate school and my younger son was finishing college, I decided to write a cookbook.  I enjoy cooking, especially creating my own recipes. I find it very relaxing.  I am sure I completely spoiled my children when it came to meals.  It was not unusual for... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
December 7, 2012 at 7:01 pm • 

My Journey to Clarity, a Genuine Thanksgiving--Watching My Son Recover From Brain Surgery

This is the third installment of the journey of my son’s health crisis through my eyes.  While the journey is not quite over; each day the road becomes easier to walk on.   Here are the first two installments  if you have not read them yet–My Journey to Clarity, a Genuine Thanksgiving–The Beginning and My... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
December 5, 2012 at 9:25 pm • 
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