American Tourists in Cuba
“It’s a fascinating culture that is changing so fast. Cuba was such a special, special place.” more »
May 16, 2013 by Doris Valliant in -the road-
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Bringing the Past Alive in Dorchester
Abbott, a cultural historian and artisan, is of the Nanticoke people. He has extensively researched his Native American heritage and has become an expert on the prehistoric past of the native people living in the mid-Atlantic coastal region. more »
Apr 18, 2013 by Doris Valliant in -downtown-
Battling Cancer's Side Effects with Beauty
She guided us through the twelve-step makeup process, beginning with cleansing our faces, and eventually we were swiping mascara on our lashes, outlining our lips with lip liner, and then finishing with lipstick. more »
Mar 27, 2013 by Doris Valliant in -spa- (4 Comments)
Caring for Alzheimer’s, Letting Go of the Past
“I don’t ask her what she had for lunch,” she said, “because she won’t remember.” Instead, she’s learned to listen, asking minimal questions, and accepting that she’ll hear the same story repeated too many times. more »
Feb 17, 2013 by Doris Valliant in -hot seat- (4 Comments)
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Beating the Winter Blahs
Doris explores adult education on the Shore. more »
Jan 29, 2013 by Doris Valliant in THE RETIRED LIFE
Is Chocolate a Vegetable?
Doris finds a diet she can live with. more »
Mar 31, 2012 by Doris Valliant in THE RETIRED LIFE (2 Comments)
A Period of Adjustment
Doris gets a little crazy and throws out her old routine. more »
Mar 16, 2012 by Doris Valliant in THE RETIRED LIFE (3 Comments)