Mindsay @ MindSay

So... ... ... .... ...

...did I miss the memo?

I tried to invite a friend here to my blog today, only to discover that she cannot view it.  I had my privacy settings to "no anonymous visitors" because I preferred it that way... so friends had to register for a mindsay blog to view mine.  Now mindsay is not accepting new requests to join.   I changed my privacy settings to allow anonymous visitors .. will that allow anyone, anywhere to view my posts?  Does anyone here have any other suggestions to remedy this?  Is the "locked" situation temporary or permanent?

Finally got rid of that bakebaby spam on the homepage.  Yuck.

I would like to know who is in charge of mindsay now that aostrow and dustball are nowhere to be found. 

Dear Mindsay friends:

This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer’s, I’m participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease.

Today, as many as 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In addition, 10 million baby boomers are aging, increasing their risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to end this epidemic! 

The Alzheimer’s Association®, the world’s leading voluntary organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support, is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for the disease.  . 

I plan to raise at least $2,000.00 to support the Alzheimer’s Association, which provides consultation, information and referral, and support programs to our community. My team's goal is $5,000.00 but it would be great for us to go over this goal!

I know I can do this with your support. Would you please consider making a donation? Visit my online fundraising headquarters at http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/wausau-wi/kimmieshope  or my team page at

http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/wausau-wi/Russ_Wacky_Walkers2011 to learn more and make a donation. You can also mail a donation using the enclosed pledge form. Checks should be made payable to the Alzheimer's Association and are tax deductible.

On a personal note, I can tell you that Alzheimer's runs on both sides of my family. On my dad's side of the family, his maternal grandmother died from Alzheimer's as did all of her siblings. On my mom's side, I have lost a great aunt and great uncle to Alzheimer's. My mom's older brother who is only 55 years old was recently diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. It has progressed rapidly and he does not have a lot of time left.

So...you can go to the site and donate for me, or for my mom patchesmom ...or you can donate because you personally know someone who is living with this disease, or who sadly has already been taken by it.  Either way...every dollar helps, so if you can, please donate.

Thank you in advance for your time and generosity.

Sincerely,

Wonderingsoul

P.S. Want to double your donation?  See if you employer has a matching gift program by visiting  http://www.matchinggifts.com/walk/.