Gwen GiffenIssues Understanding the American chestnut treeThe American chestnut, Castenea dentata is trying to go extinct on us due to a canchre blight, Cryphronectria parasitica.Jan 29Jan 29
Gwen GiffenBIMS, Alzheimers, Nurses and AccuracyHave you ever been asked to repeat the words, “sock,” “blue,” and “bed?” If so, a cognitive function test has been done on you.Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023
Gwen GiffenVelcro Straps and Elastic Shoe LacesMy husband and I wear the same size shoes. I’m 5'11". I wear a women’s size 12, which is a men’s size 10 1/2 to 11. My first husband wore…Nov 24, 2022Nov 24, 2022
Gwen GiffenSamaria Robinson Clark, Underground Railroad ConductorFirst published for the 2020 yearly Mt Pleasant historical tour featuring a grave behind Emerson Meetinghouse.Nov 20, 20221Nov 20, 20221
Gwen GiffenFive reasons I don’t read headlines with numbers in themThere are thousands of numbered articles. Numbers in headlines are grinding to me.Nov 5, 2022Nov 5, 2022
Gwen GiffenWIC, The Black Panthers and Marion Wright EdelmanPosted originally on my blog, “elderberry patch” Dec 12, 2015Nov 5, 20221Nov 5, 20221
Gwen GiffenHow to search Quaker records online, Part II, Finding the JuiceIf a researcher finds that an ancestor was disowned, but doesn’t know why, that information can be found in the handwritten minutes of…Oct 12, 2022Oct 12, 2022
Gwen GiffenSnoozing the Selfies and Self Help MemesYou live with a narcissist. I get it. My Facebook feed is filled with posts by 20 and 30-somethings, middle-aged mothers, and LGBTQ+…Jul 20, 20221Jul 20, 20221
Gwen GiffenFrom a mom with 3 trans of 4 childrenThere is little so disillusioning for a child than to hear a parent complain about them to others, especially on sensitive topics. As a…Jun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022
Gwen GiffenI bought a cat tracker for my husband with dementiaThe device and subscription combined were cheaper than a dementia tracking watch, and less invasive or demeaning than an ankle bracelet.Jun 22, 20222Jun 22, 20222