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THE LEGAL LEDGER 800-800-4300 DENMONPEARLMAN.COM OUR COMMUNITY, OUR COMPASSION GOING FOR A WALK THIS OCTOBER NOV 2021
adore Moomaw and her mom and knew they were the perfect family to keep close to our hearts as we walked. We joined hundreds of participants from 62 teams, all of us raising thousands of dollars to fund Alzheimer’s research and programming through the Alzheimer’s Association. And if we could humbly brag about ourselves for just a moment, our fantastic team, families, clients, and friends helped Denmon Pearlman secure one of the top spots as highest donors in the walk! We couldn’t have done that without your support and care for this worthwhile cause. “We are incredibly proud of the way our team and community stepped up to support families living with a dementia diagnosis,” founding partner and attorney Nicole Denmon says. “Their support will fund life-changing research to one day provide a cure for this disease.” This accomplishment isn’t just for bragging rights; it’s an opportunity to one day see a world where an Alzheimer’s diagnosis isn’t a death sentence. It’s an opportunity to support and help the six million Americans who currently live with it and to let their families know they are not alone. Alzheimer’s and dementia take a powerful toll on our communities, and the ripple effects of a diagnosis can be felt by everyone. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that national costs of Alzheimer’s are currently around $355 billion. That could increase to $1 trillion without added support, care, and research.
At Denmon Pearlman, we are honored to help our clients get the justice they deserve and provide the legal representation they need to navigate the court system effectively and efficiently. Our team serves as a guiding light to clients who often find themselves suddenly consumed by legal woes, and any time we can bring peace to families — after an injury, charges, and other legal matters — that is a win for our firm. For those living with Alzheimer’s, the wins are very different. There’s no beating this disease, at least not yet. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are chronic diagnoses that take their toll physically, mentally, and emotionally. In addition to memory loss, most patients struggle with cognitive function, physical disabilities, and general decline. Research is rapidly developing to help cure or even prevent Alzheimer’s, but for the families of those facing a diagnosis today, the realities of the disease can be overwhelming. As a small business in Pinellas County, our team feels compelled to help others both in the courtroom and out, and that includes our community members with Alzheimer’s. This October, our team participated in the Pasco County 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. One of our employees, Ashley Boisvert, had the great idea to dedicate our walk to Carolyn Moomaw’s family. Moomaw is an attorney and friend of the firm, who lost her father to Alzheimer’s and is helping her mother battle it right now. We
goal. Together, we can create a world free of dementia and the suffering it causes.
Before you finish reading, please take a moment to review these signs of Alzheimer’s, courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association. Early detection can make intervention treatment options much more effective and provide your family with a road map for the future. Familiar Tasks Become Difficult. This may include daily tasks like how to drive to the grocery store. 2. Rapid Mood Changes. Emotional decline can be a sign of Alzheimer’s, and this may also be caused by frustration over an inability to do regular tasks. 3. Misplacing Items. We all lose our keys 1. and glasses, but this could be a sign of a bigger issue if it becomes more persistent.
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Difficulty With Time . When you have dementia, spatial, time, and
place relationships become difficult to comprehend. For example, a person may forget where they are or why they are there. 5. Difficulty Speaking or Writing. As the brain degenerates, these seemingly simple tasks can become more difficult. Speak with a medical professional if you suspect a loved one may be struggling with dementia. You can also learn more or find additional resources online at Alz.org. —The Denmon Pearlman Team 1 DENMONPEARLMAN.COM
We would like to thank everyone who supported our Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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DENMON PEARLMAN TRADITIONS
WHAT OUR TEAM DOES EACH THANKSGIVING
Paul Knudsen: I play sports with the kids, watch football, and eat copious amounts of food!
The Denmon Family : Right before Thanksgiving dinner, our favorite tradition is when our extended family shares what they are most grateful for. The kiddos always have interesting things to say!
Ani De La Paz: We all go to Aunt Sara’s house and have Thanksgiving dinner. My
The Pearlman Family: Every Thanksgiving, our family runs a 5K! We also make apple cinnamon bread to eat afterward and then start cooking dinner.
grandpa prays for the food we are about to eat, too. We always cook lamb and turkey, and everyone brings dishes to pass around. My grandmother makes flan, and my husband always cooks the turkey.
Emily Petitt: My mom hosts “Pie Day” the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. She invites all of our friends and family over for a day of baking cookies,
Eden Fhima: We usually pick names for Secret Hanukkah (AKA,
Ashley Boisvert: Every year, my mom, sisters, and I gather the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to prepare our side dishes. We drink wine, cook, and spend time together. Then, on Black Friday, we listen to “A Very Carpenter Christmas,” eat leftover sandwiches, and decorate the tree while mom directs us!
Secret Santa), and we also pick out our Christmas tree.
pies, and other desserts, and she sends everyone home with a homemade pie. It’s my favorite tradition. We always have a full house of friends and others who don’t have other places to go. It makes me really appreciate the holiday and feel grateful. We also watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and once Santa comes on the screen it’s considered Christmas. Afterward, the kids watch “Miracle on 34th Street” and the adults make Thanksgiving dinner while listening to Christmas music.
Emma Beazley: As a First Nation ECBI, we have a harvest over the equinox and roast a deer, enjoy corn, and make fry bread.
Morgan Nielsen: My family eats delicious pineapple ham and other foods that I spent all day preparing.
Jenica Harvey: I make fun Thanksgiving crafts with my nephew. Last year, we made beaded Indian corn,
Emily Ball: We eat Thanksgiving lunch and play games at my aunt’s
home every year. At dinner time, we reheat Thanksgiving leftovers, and the kids draw names for a Christmas present exchange. They also make their wish lists from all the Thanksgiving day newspaper ads.
We talk about what we are grateful for from the past year, what our favorite time of the year was, and set a goal to accomplish before next Thanksgiving.
and it was so much fun for the both of us! Chris and I also scan all the Black Friday ads to plan our shopping trips!
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GIVING VETERANS A CHANCE TAMPA-BASED PROJECT TRANSITION USA HELPS VETERANS FIND CAREERS
Every November, our country is asked to honor and remember the service men and women who have given so much of their lives to our country by serving in the military. Veterans Day is a time for appreciating the freedoms we enjoy in this country while also thanking those who fight for those very freedoms.
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1 lb Mexican chorizo 1 white onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups premade cornbread, crumbled
For Nancy Laine, the meaning strikes close to home.
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup chicken stock
Laine is the daughter of an Army chaplain, and growing up as an Army brat, Laine often felt a kindred connection with soldiers. In fact, when she was still a little girl living with her family on an Army base in Germany, she would invite soldiers over for dinner. Today, Laine uses her expertise as an experienced LinkedIn training professional, as well as her experience living in the military, to help troops transition into civilian life after completing their service. She does this through her nonprofit, Project Transition USA. As a 501(c)3 group, Project Transition USA offers free networking and LinkedIn workshops for military members preparing to transition into the civilian world. The project began on MacDill Air Force Base in 2012, and it was the first ever such training in the history of the military. Since then, Project Transition USA has helped more than 5,000 troops. According to experts, the work Laine and Project Transition USA are doing can make a real difference in the lives of veterans. Military.com explains that many veterans can find jobs, but translating their skills acquired in the military into an everyday workforce can be difficult, and stereotypes may prevent some employers from hiring a veteran. By partnering with veterans before they leave the base, Laine and her team hope to equip these troops with the skills they need to sell their value to employers.
1 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing
Cilantro, for garnish
Cotija cheese, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 350 F. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo for 5 minutes. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 10 additional minutes. Stir in the cornbread and cilantro. 3. While stirring, slowly add the chicken stock. Stir until absorbed. 4. Butter a small casserole dish, then add the stuffing in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, garnish as desired, and serve!
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For Laine, this work is the culmination of a childhood spent in the military and a passion she didn’t know she had until she began.
“After working with the military, frankly, I didn’t want to work for anyone else anymore,” Laine told “American Heroes Network” podcast host Pete Blum. “I just totally felt at home. It was almost a spiritual calling.”
You can learn more about Project Transition USA at ProjectTransitionUSA.com.
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The First Thanksgiving Menu
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
WHAT WAS ON THE MENU?
Every Thanksgiving, we gather with our families and friends and pig out. Turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, oh my! But did the Pilgrims actually eat all the same foods we do today? When we sit down at the Thanksgiving table, we are blessed with mashed potatoes, candied yams, green bean casserole, turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. However, if we wanted to be historically accurate, we would need to change up that dinner spread a bit. Historians know of a few foods on the table that Pilgrims and Wampanoags shared at Plymouth Colony in 1621. Wildfowl, corn (in grain form for porridge), and venison were sure to be served at the first Thanksgiving. Wild turkey was also a common and abundant food source but wasn’t likely the main course as it is today. A few days before the first Thanksgiving, the colony’s governor put four men in charge of hunting for birds for the feast, and they very likely returned with some turkey.
However, as far as mashed potatoes are concerned, in the early 1600s, most Europeans and the Wampanoag had no idea what a potato was. They weren’t cultivated in North America until the 1700s. Likewise, cranberries were still very new to the Pilgrims, and they didn’t yet use them for food — instead, they used them to make dyes for fabrics! For dessert, pumpkin pie was not yet a thing either. Although the Pilgrims liked pumpkins, they didn’t have the butter and wheat flour needed to make pie crust. Instead, they hollowed out the pumpkins (just like Halloween!) and filled them with milk and honey to make a custard and then roasted them. Although our Thanksgiving meals have changed over the years, it still is a fantastic time to get together and celebrate. In the spirit of evolving traditions, don’t be afraid to innovate to add your own personal traditional twist to the holiday as well!
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