At some point in my elementary school career, I remember being fascinated by the book, "A Honey of A Chimp," by Norma Klein. In the book, Manhattan schoolgirl Emily gets to adopt a pet monkey she names Olivia. I thought it was the coolest pet a girl could ever have and spent many hours dreaming what it would be like to have my own "Olivia."

 

I doubt I even bothered to ask my parents if we too could get a pet monkey. What parent would allow that?

 

In today's humorous video, you'll meet a Mom who did just that. 

 

Another idea that I've recently been monkeying around with (and that is no laughing matter) is how to help people who are diagnosed with cancer. I wanted to share some surprising benefits of life review and "recording therapy" in today's article.  I'm hoping it might help some people that you know too. 

 

At the top of the Prudential Building

Though I don't have any plans to give my boys a pet monkey for their birthday, one gift we recently gave them was the gift of travel. We had a fantastic trip around New England visiting lots of cousins from both sides of the family and seeing some great sites. We felt so very lucky to have gotten to do that!

 

Wishing you a very happy spring!

 

Warmly,   

  


Debbie Brodsky
DMB Pictures, LLC

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