Although I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions anymore, there are a few things I hope to improve upon in 2012. Among them is getting out there more to share my book. Despite the normal butterflies in the stomach when addressing a group of people, I have found the presentation path so rewarding – and I don’t just mean in sales. Not at all. The opportunity to share with others “in the same boat” is a precious thing, and talking to folks afterwards has given me a sense of connectedness that is gratifying on a personal level.
    If you are someone who is in that boat I just referred to, I’d love to see you. I have two events coming up in the next few weeks. The first is at the Memory Café in Waterford (Elderevaluations, 396 Willetts Avenue) on January 25th. I’ll be joining some caregivers and others for a chat and refreshments around one o’clock that day, then giving a more formal talk with book excerpts at 2:00. I’ll have books available for sale and the coordinator, Rose Levine tells me she’s raffling off a copy to participants. Please let her know you’re coming by calling the office: (860)-443-3925.
    In February I’ll be heading to my home state. I’ve been invited to speak at Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington RI (147 Bay Spring Avenue). This is scheduled for Wednesday Feb. 8 at 6 PM (with the next day, Feb 9, set aside as a “snow date” if needed). A light super is served at this facility, so please let them know if you’re planning to go. You can call: (401)-246-2500. 
I'll try to do better keeping this sort of information available on this blog. And of course getting myself lined up to do more of these sorts of events. Thanks to all who have been so encouraging!