Denise Gainey

Escaping from worry for a bit…

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Waiting on Miracles Dan taking in the top deck views of our former home. We are back at the cabin after a trip to Birmingham for Dan’s monthly bloodwork and Alzheimer’s infusions, staying again in our old guesthouse. …

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Please share!!! This is getting ridiculous—they just can’t accept a loss. Please help spread the word to North Carolina. The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision that over 60,000 votes cast in last year’s closely contested state Supreme Court race must be verified and recounted.

Things Worth Having From our performance at the of Oklahoma. Such a great audience! As I write this, I am somewhere in Kansas, heading home from a wonderful recital tour with my Amicitia Duo partner and BFF, Diane, an…

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In the Middle I’m in a really weird place right now, feeling caught between two worlds. I retired on January 1st from UAB, but have continued to have some wonderful post-retirement opportunities playing with the…

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We saw this at Tractor Supply yesterday. I’m thinking I need to master this before getting in the big Torro. 🤣
#babysteps

It is tough finding the balance that allows me to stay active as a performer and be here for Dan and home. I’ll figure it out. 🙏❤️

This is great. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

On Making Moments The Barngoyle is ready for St. Patty’s Day! We are home from our monthly whirlwind trip to Birmingham for Dan’s Alzheimer’s infusion. I’m grateful that Dan is a part of this study that is developin…

Cabin updates…

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Other than almost running over Dan and our neighbors who were trying to teach me to operate our new riding lawn mower…twice…it’s been a nice day. 😬

The Playbook for Resisting a Safety Net Collapse Because they’re not just cutting benefits—they’re collapsing the foundation of collective survival.

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The universities are next Friends,

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More reasons for modest optimism This week’s ten

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I am grateful for the beauty of nature, especially in these scary and unsettling times. Birds, deer (6 this evening), and dogs make my heart happy.

Democrats! Wake the hell up! Boycott Trump’s address to Congress tonight. If you must go, make good trouble.

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About 2 — Card Campaign For Democracy

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I haven’t yet. I need to- I love her writing and she gives me hope.

Uncertain Light Morning light and shadow. These past few days have been incredible weather-wise here in western North Carolina, with gorgeous blue skies and warmer temperatures. A welcome little precursor to sprin…

Updates from the cabin…
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February 27, 2025 Yesterday an unvaccinated child in Texas died of measles as nearly 140 people in Texas and New Mexico have been reported ill with the disease.

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Protests & Events February 21-27 Over 100 protests or events are happening nationwide this week

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Life is good! I will try to be better about posting about cabin life. Just so worried and upset about what the future holds right now. 😢 I hope you are doing well! ❤️