Differently
Posted: November 29, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
Every now and then I get bummed. Sometimes, I think about simply staying home all day, reading books or checking Facebook and Twitter. There’s enough information flying around that I know I could fill my time just fine. When I first moved to Asheville, that’s just what I did. I had pushed myself too hard […]
Read more...The Truth Will Make Me Odd
Posted: November 24, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
Every now and then, an entire worship service affects me which happened yesterday at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. My morning began with a choir rehearsal before the service where we practiced our introit. Brain Injury Survivors often do not do well with change so a different routine was difficult for me. Normally, I don’t process […]
Read more...Brainstormer’s Collective
Posted: November 22, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
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A couple of years ago, Michael and I began a support group for brain injury survivors and their supporters. . Since I don’t drive at night, we met at a church within walking distance to our home. We called the group “Brainstormer’s” and we had some great meetings. The group never really took off though […]
Read more...New Water Heater
Posted: November 4, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
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Our hot water heater broke a couple of weeks ago. We decided to go with a solar water heater as well as solar panels on the roof. Thank- heavens for tax credits or we wouldn’t be able to afford it! However, this meant it took longer to figure out which water heater to get. Here […]
Read more...Happy Birthday!
Posted: October 7, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
I turned 53 this past Sunday. How did that happen? The last time I checked I was 33. I always become rather introspective around my birthday. Especially now, since 2/3rds of my life is over. Folks are living longer and I might live past 73 but reaching my 50’s has been sobering just the same. […]
Read more...“One of Those Days”
Posted: September 21, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: Choir, overstimulation, resting brain
Singing in the choir at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church this morning was “one of those days.” We warmed up in the sanctuary which meant going upstairs to the choir room first and getting my bulletin and robe. I already had my music since I take my folder home every week. I use a large print […]
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