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09/14/2023

Fall is coming!

Always my favorite time of year…cooler weather, blankets, soups, warm fireplaces, books, etc.

Well, there is another great spectacular, the fall migration of Northern California Birds. They start in Fall with the peak coming in October and November.

If you’re interested, you can witness the joy of birds on the move.

Here is a list of places you can go birding…

Point Pinos, Monterey – seabird migration, including Loons and Shearwaters.

Sacramento NWR – Pintails, White-fronted Geese, Snow Geese, Grebes, White Pelicans, Egrets, Herons, and Bitterns.

Pt. Reyes, Marin County - This place kind of defines the term “migrant trap.” Lots of great land birds coming through, including a lot of rarities. In fact, rare birds are common. Black-throated Blue Warblers, Least Flycatcher, Red-eyed Vireo, Peregrine Falcon, Surf Scoter, and Loons.

Butterbredt Springs, Kern County - A great hot spot for all you warbler fans. Wilson’s Warblers, Orange Crown Warblers, Yellow-rumped, rare vagrants like Virginia Warblers, Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush, and Kentucky Warbler.

Piedras Blancas, Central Coast - Look out for Bald Eagles, Brown Pelicans, Terns, Snowy Plovers, Sandpipers, Black Oystercatchers, Shearwaters, woodpeckers, wintering hawks, and songbirds.

Morro Bay - Huge numbers of shorebirds - up to 20,000 - including Brant, Marbled Godwit, Long-billed Curlew, Western Snowy Plover, as well as Short-eared Owl, and Northern Harrier.

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area - Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, Long-billed Curlew, Mountain Plover, Northern Shoveler, Long-billed, and Short-billed Dowitcher.

Owens Lake, Eastern Sierra - White-faced Ibis, Black-necked Stilts, American Avocets, Western and Least Sandpipers, California Gull, Wilson’s, and Red-necked Phalaropes.

Mono Lake, Eastern Sierra - Phalaropes, Ruddy Duck, Cinnamon Teal, Green-winged Teal, Gadwall, and American Wigeon.
Humboldt Bay - State’s largest concentration of Brant, Marbled Murrelet, Bald Eagle, and breeding heron. Lots of songbirds coming through as well.

Elkhorn Slough, Monterey - Shorebirds, up to 30,000 at a time. Savannah Sparrow, nesting ducks (incl. Gadwall, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler), Northern Harrier, and American Bittern (scarce)
Terns (Caspian, Forster’s, Black Skimmer).

Grab your binoculars and have a great time!

Credit: ca.audubon.org
Photo: Peter LaTourrette - Black Oystercatchers flying on the California Coast
Photo: Glen Tepke - Flying Brown Pelican
Photo: Gary Grossman - Sandhill Cranes

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08/28/2023

The beautiful, well-versed 83 year old lady, fully dressed every morning at 8 am sharp, with her hair done in fashion and perfectly applied makeup, is moving to a retirement home. Her husband recently died, which motivated her move.

After many hours of patiently waiting in the hall of the home, she smiled sweetly, when told her room was ready.

As she moved her walker toward the elevator, she was given a detailed description of her small room, including the curtains hanging from her window.

′′ I love it ", she said, with the enthusiasm of a 8-year-old girl who was just handed over a new pet.

- Mrs. Jones; you haven't seen the room, just wait.
- That doesn't matter, she replied.
Happiness is something you decide over time. Whether or not I like my room doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged, it depends on how I arrange my mind.

I’ve already decided that I like it. It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have the choice; I can spend the day in bed, going through the difficulty I have with my body parts that don't work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the parts that do work.

Every day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I will focus on the new day and the happy memories I've stored just for this time in my life.

HAPPINESS is like a bank account: you withdraw from it, what you deposit.

So my advice would be to deposit a lot of happiness into your memory account.
Remember these five simple things:
1.- Free your heart from hate/discord.
2.- Free your mind from worries.
3.- Live Simply.
4.- Give more.
5.- Take less.

- lovely share from internet. - Author Unknown

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08/13/2023

She said, “Don't call the doctor, I want to fall asleep peacefully, with your hand in mine.” He told her about the past, how they met, their first kiss. they didn't cry, they smiled. They didn't regret anything, they were grateful. Then she repeated softly, 'I love you forever!' He returned her words, gave her a soft kiss on the forehead. She closed her eyes and fell asleep peacefully with her hand in his. Love is really all that matters because everyone comes into this world with nothing other than love and leaves with nothing other than love. Think about it. Profession, career, bank account, our goods are just tools, nothing more. Everything stays here. So just love….Love those that really love you. Love, as if there was nothing more important in your life.❤️

(A lovely shared Facebook post)

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08/03/2023

This is such a sweet and awesome story...had to share...

A 105-year-old woman from England lives in the house she was born in and says she has no plans to move.

Elsie Allcock was born in the two-bedroom terraced house in Barker Street, Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, in 1918 at the end of World War I.

According to BBC, after her parents passed away she and her late husband, Bill Allcock, bought the house for £250 (US$320) in 1957.
They didn’t have any electricity at that time and only one gas light in the front room.

While living in the house, Ms. Allcock has witnessed some important moments in history such as World War I, World War II, and three coronations.

She currently lives there with her son Raymond Allcock, 76.
Dad-of-four Mr. Raymond Allcock, who is divorced, moved in with his mother 30 years ago when his father became ill and passed away at the age of 78.

“I moved in to look after her but she looks after me,” Mr. Raymond Allcock said. “She’s very independent. She says ‘I don’t know what all the fuss is about.’”

Until last year, Ms. Allcock, who has two children, six grandchildren, and more than 30 great-grandchildren, was knitting all the time. However, recently, she’s had to stop since she’s gotten arthritis in her hands.

According to Ms. Allcock, the secret to her longevity has been to not sit idle. Her son said she has bad feet, a bad shoulder, and bad ears but apart from that she’s perfect.

She was a champion at dominoes and has many awards in the house. She admits that she also enjoys word searching.

The mother-son pair do 25 jigsaws a year and enjoy tending to pot plants in the garden. Mr. Raymond Allcock who retired from working as a bricklayer, starts his day at 5 a.m. by giving his elderly mother a cup of tea before heading out fishing.

Ms. Allcock, who was the youngest of five children in her family, was only 14 when her mother passed away from pneumonia. She thus didn’t get a job as she had to care for her father, who was in his 70s, at home. However, she cleaned her neighbors’ houses for pocket money.

She can recall a time when the main street had 30 shops and 11 pubs, but it now has just two shops and two pubs.

“We used to have a billiard hall and a miners’ welfare but they pulled it down and built houses on them,” Ms. Allcock said. “They knocked everything down and built houses on it.”

On June 28th, Ms. Allcock’s family celebrated her 105th birthday with a party and 50 guests.

“Our family treats her like a queen,” Mr. Raymond Allcock said.
He said that if his mom had a message for young people it would be, “Don’t sit on your backside and go to work.”

Her story has gone viral on social media and this has left her surprised since she doesn’t believe she’s done anything particularly important.

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07/16/2023

So insightful, just had to share…

“I know that I have less to live than I have lived.
I feel like a child who was given a box of chocolates. He enjoys eating it, and when he sees that there is not much left, he starts to eat them with a special taste.
I have no time for endless lectures on public laws - nothing will change. And there is no desire to argue with fools who do not act according to their age. And there's no time to battle the gray. I don't attend meetings where egos are inflated and I can't stand manipulators.
I am disturbed by envious people who try to vilify the most capable to grab their positions, talents and achievements.
I have too little time to discuss headlines - my soul is in a hurry.
Too few candies left in the box.
I'm interested in human people. People who laugh at their mistakes are those who are successful, who understand their calling and don't hide from responsibility. Who defends human dignity and wants to be on the side of truth, justice, righteousness. This is what living is for.
I want to surround myself with people who know how to touch the hearts of others. Who, through the blows of fate, was able to rise and maintain the softness of the soul.
Yes, I hustle, I hustle to live with the intensity that only maturity can give. I'll eat all the candy I have left - they'll taste better than the ones I already ate.
My goal is to reach the end in harmony with myself, my loved ones and my conscience.
I thought I had two lives, but it turned out to be only one, and it needs to be lived with dignity.”
Anthony Hopkins

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07/03/2023

We, at Always There Senior Care, wish you all a wonderful 4th of July! May this day be a symbol of peace, prosperity, and happiness in your lives. God bless America and the people who live here!

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06/26/2023

10 Steps To Being Healthy Naturally -

Detox - It’s important to start detoxification, getting rid of toxins from our body. Our body metabolism has done that process, but in everyday life, we are exposed to so many chemical hazards from air, food, and the environment. Fasting or just consuming fruits and vegetables are ways to detoxify our bodies.

Sleep - Having enough sleep at least 6-8 hours a day will make our skin healthier. Having a good sleep is also important because growth hormone is working during that time. It renews the old cell of our body, include the skin cell. Our skin will look fresh and young if we have enough sleep.

Food - Eating healthy and safe food every day will make our body fit, slim, and also look younger. Try to eat more fish instead of red meat. Fiber food, vegetables, fruits, and supplements are important food to consume. Drink less coffee and other caffeine beverages.

Exercise - Through routine exercise, we will feel happier, energetic, and confident. It also increases our bone density and muscle which can make our body look 15-20 years younger. Besides aerobic, walking, and swimming goes also to the gym to do lifting exercises.

Relax - By trying to be relaxed, our faces will look younger. Stress and worries appear on our faces. If we can manage our stress and feel at peace, our faces will look younger and attractive.

Be Positive - A positive mind and affirmation we said can bring positive life to us. Negative thoughts tend to bring failure and make us look older and unattractive. Meditation is one way to make positive thoughts.

Medical Check-up - Just like a car, our body also needs attention and care so it can work well every day. Having routine medical checkups during our healthy time is important to recognize diseases as soon as possible.

Active Life - Always try to be active during your life. Activities can increase health; and if you are in your elder age, your memory will increase too.

Social Life - Happy social life can increase our spirit, bring a peaceful mind, and make us feel and look younger. Communication with our friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, and others can bring happiness to us.

Performance - Start to look at our performance. Is our body weight ideal for us? If not, try to fix that to the best ideal weight. Also look at the skin, hair, nail, and teeth. Those are important as they will show our age. Looks good and feels good will increase our performance.”

Credit: stayhealthymag.com

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06/21/2023

Happy 1st day of Summer!

Nice homes make a neighborhood beautiful, but good people make a neighborhood great.

You can do good this summer in your neighborhood by paying attention to the needs of your elderly neighbors.

Ask some questions….

1). Do you have an air conditioner?
Is it running?
2). Do you have a cool place to sleep and sit?
3). Are you drinking a cup of water every hour?
4). Do you have enough food, supplies and
medicine?
5). Do you have enough ice?
6). Can I pick something up for you? Can I run an
errand for you?

Making sure your elderly neighbors are doing well will make them feel good, and it’ll make you feel good too.

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06/16/2023

Happy Father's day weekend to all the dads, granddads, foster dads, stepdads, father figures, fathers-to-be, fathers of the heart, and to all the women out there that are doing the father and mother jobs too. We hope everyone has a wonderful day full of love, friendship, and happy memories.

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05/29/2023

Memorial Day is a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military. The holiday is observed in part by the National Moment of Remembrance, which encourages all Americans to pause at 3 p.m. for a moment of silence.

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