ALZ-Inspired Art

My mom spent several decades taking classes and making representational art, working in pastels, pencil, and pen. After her diagnosis with Alzheimer's in 2007-2008, she continued drawing and coloring frequently. Around 2010, she developed a unique style that she...

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Blanche’s Family

Blanche has four daughters. Here's a snap shot of the family tree and a few pics of both immediate and extended family with more to come! Please email me if you have photos to add! ~ Roxanne Barbara Striebel married to Karl Striebel Roxanne Darling with Shane Robinson...

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Blanche and Bill – What a life!

Over sixty years of marriage and adventures across numerous continents, Blanche and Bill made an extraordinary life for themselves. Bill may have been the one getting most of the attention out there in the world, but make no mistake - Blanche was working hard and...

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Independent Blanche in Pictures

Blanche was always such an independent person who actually enjoyed time alone. Much as she loved family and friends, she was never afraid to be alone. So I thought it would be fitting to have a photo album of "just Blanche." Please email me if you have photos to add!...

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Blanche’s Angel Friends

Blanche surrounded herself with such amazing people who loved and supported her in countless ways. She drew charming people to her, regardless of her age or theirs. You all played such an important role in her life as friends and caregivers - and who can distinguish...

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Merry Christmas, December 25, 2014

Here's the note Blanche included in her Christmas card this year. I'm happy to say it generated a lot of calls and emails from friends. Dear Friends, I’ve been enjoying many holiday cards and letters. For the first time in a while, I’m sending out a card too! It’s...

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Celebrating Blanche’s 90th Birthday

August 24, 1924 Thank you to all the friends and family who stopped by the open house to raise a toast to Blanche! After all that, her granddaughter Annie invited all of the family over to dinner, where we celebrated with a gorgeous and delicious cake! We were missing...

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Watch the Video from the Art Show

My daughter Roxanne made a Beach Walks with Rox episode from the art show. It will give you a glimpse into how much fun we had - it was a great party and I was so happy to see so many of my friends and all four of my daughters come and share the moment with us....

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Thanks from Blanche and Bill

Today is actually Bill's 84th birthday! He has been a great supporter of me and my art pursuits. Thanks Bill for helping me put on such a great party and art show. One of the many things that has touched me about this process is how the different pieces of art make a...

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