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2024 Newsletters

WW Sept 2024

ColumnAuthorTitle
Blue Water NavyPete MeuleveldVietnam Veterans Act 2019
Speaking at the SceneMary Singleton
Regaining Voice After SurgeryBrian Ellis
VoicePointsCarolyn Nguyen, MA, CCC-SLPWhat Goes Around Comes Back Around:
Managing Periprosthetic Leakage

WW May 2024

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskWelcome Back to WebWhispers!The WebWhispers Team
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitwortWebWhispers President
VoicePointsKim Webster, MA, MS,
CCC-SLP
Current Thoughts on the State of
Esophageal Speech
Member ContributionsStephen Foster, PhDThe Song Remains The Same
Robin Neary, MS,
CCC-SLP
Trismus After Head and Neck
Cancer Treatment

2023 Newsletters

WW October 2023

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s Desk
Voice PointsLinda Stachowiak
MS/CCCSLP BCS-S
Call for ContributorsMember Contributions
Being MyselfBrooke Elkan-Moore
Cancer Can Be PositiveDavid Kinkead

WW June 2023

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskTom Whitworth
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthThe International Association of
Laryngectomees 2023
VoicePointsSupportive CareJessica Latchman MSN,
APRN, AGACNP-BC,
ACHPN, AOCNP
Member ContributionsIAL WrapupBrooke Elkan-Moore
What do YOU Say?Helping Others
Helping Others

WW May 2023

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskTom WhitworthCommunity
VoicePointsJeanine Milano,
MS, RDN, CSO
Artificial Sweeteners
Member ContributionsTom OlsavickyForming a Support Group
Sci-Fi or Real Life? Brooke Elkan-MooreThoughts on
Life as a Laryngectomee

WW April 2023

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskGreetings & Welcome
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthOur Most Wonderful Time
of the Year
VoicePointsKaitlin Christopherson, MD
Robin Neary, MS, CCC-SLP
Radiation After Total Laryngectomy
Member ContributionsWhy I Go To The
IAL/Voice Institute
Kevin Berry
How I Wish People Would Ask
Questions!
Brooke Elkan-Moore
What do YOU say?Michael CsapoIf you have attended an IAL
Voice Institute before, why would
you recommend it to someone
who has not?

WW March 2023

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskTom WhitworthWe’re Back!
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthMeet Me in St. Louis!
VoicePointsErin Guidera, MS, CCC-SLPXerostomia: Causes
and Management
Member ContributionsBrooke Elkan-MooreLife as a Laryngectomee

WW Feb 2023

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskTom WhitworthWe’re Back!
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWebWhispers 2023
But Nothing for All
VoicePointsJocelyn Blatchley, MS,
OTR/L, CLT-LANA
Assessment and Management of
Head and Neck Lymphedema
Member ContributionsLen BlackSki More, Talk Less
Member ContributionsRichard SippA Good News Story

2022 Hewsletters

WW Sept 2022

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskTom WhitworthWebWhispers 101
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthSomething for Everyone
But Nothing for All
VoicePointsRina Abrams,
M.S., CCC-SLP
Telehealth for Larys
What Do YOU Say?MembersHave you ever had lymphedema
Member ContributionsStacey Brill M.S.CCC-SLPHead and Neck Cancer: A Hard
Thing to Swallow Race Schedule

WW Aug 2022

ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWebWhispers 101
VoicePointsBretton Jenks,
MA, CCC-SLP
Laryngectomy Travel Tips
What Do YOU Say?MembersCurrent Method of Speech
Member ContributionsDavid SmithDon’t Leave Home Without It!

WW July 2022

ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWebWhispers With the
International Association
of Laryngectomees
VoicePointsBretton Jenks,
MA, CCC-SLP
What to Expect after
Laryngectomy: Communication
and Swallowing Rehabilitation
What Do YOU Say?MembersThe IAL meeting in Charlotte
Members
Member ContributionsCaryn Melvin,
Ph.D, CCC-SLP, CPC
IAL – FINALLY!

WW May 2022

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskTom WhitworthSee You at the VI!
VoicePointsTiffany Povlak, BABetter Speech & Hearing Month
Member ContributionsMeryl Kaufman,
M.Ed, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Changes, Challenges and Choices
The Silent PartnerAaron WaynePoems
My Neck of the WoodsDon RenfroYou Deserve It

WW March 2022

ColunmAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s Desk Tom Whitworth
The Scuttlebutt Tom Whitworth No Better Place to Be
VoicePointsStacey Brill M.S.,
CCC-SLP
Choosing To Go Big
A Doozie of a StoryBilly Mark Robinson,
submitted by Aaron Wayne
My Neck of the WoodsTom OlsavickyNow What!

WW Feb 2022

ColunmAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskTom Whitworth
VoicePointsStephanie Giparas,
PA-C, MCMSc
Thyroid Function in Patients with
Larynx Cancer
The Silent Partner Chapter 10Aaron WayneThe Best Medicine and the Birth
of “The Silent Partner”
From The ArchivesNoirin SheahanFebruary: The Month
of Purification

2021 Newsletters

WW Dec 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskKimberly B. Almand
The ScuttlebuttTom Whitworth
VoicePointsDaniel Gaylor, LCSW & ACHP-SWBalance and Re-Focus
Loneliness & LaryngectomeesAaron Wayne
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanLiving With Uncertainty
The Silent Partner Chapter 9Aaron WayneGAG ME WITH A…
From The ArchivesLen HyndsA Christmas Story

WW Nov 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskKimberly B. Almand
The Scuttlebutt Tom Whitworth
VoicePoints Jeanine Milano MS, RDN, CSO
Erin Guidera MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Probiotics
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanMaterial World
The Silent Partner Chapter 8Aaron Wayne Clearing Your Throat…
This Lary LifeWC Baker ECUADOR ‘99

WW SEPT/OCT 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s Desk Kimberly B. Almand
The Scuttlebutt Tom Whitworth
VoicePoints Kimberly B. Almand,
M.S., CCC-SLP
New Treatment Options for Head and Neck CancerKedar S. Kirtane. MD
My Neck of the Woods Don Renfro Don’t be Afraid to Fail
The Silent Partner Chapter 7Aaron Wayne Radiation and Claustrifobia
This Lary Life WC Baker Peru ’99
The Silent KnightAaron Wayne

WW AUGUST 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskKimberly B. AlmandStay Connected
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthThe Day I Heard the News
VoicePointsKimberly B. Almand,
M.S., CCC-SLP
Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Leakage
My Neck of the WoodsDon RenfroWhat I Need
This Lary LifeWC BakerEGYPT 1997
The Silent PartnerAaron WayneMy First Rodeo

WW JULY 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskKimberly B. AlmandEnjoy The Summer
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthDon’t Take “No!” For an Answer
VoicePointsKimberly B. Almand,
M.S., CCC-SLP
Wait, Wait! Don’t Throw Your Electrolarynx Away!!
This Lary LifeWC BakerSafari – KENYA 96
The Silent PartnerAaron WayneChapter 6: Food?

WW JUNE 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGarySummertime And The Living Is Easy….
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthCan You Hear My Voice? July 18!
VoicePointsKimberly B. Almand,
M.S., CCC-SL
Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Selection
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroThere Goes That Deadline
This Lary LifeWC BakerKENYA 96
The Silent PartnerAaron WayneChapter 5: The Operation And The Recovery
From The ArchivesKevin BerryInvestments in Living

WW May 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryFeeling Optimistic
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthOpened Eyes and Opened Minds
VoicePointsLacey Trevisani, MS, CF-SLPTotal Laryngectomy vs Partial Laryngectomy
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroCelebrate the Victories
This Lary LifeWC BakerETHIOPIA 1996
The Silent PartnerAaron WayneChapter 4: Terror and Other Emotions
From The ArchivesNoirin SheahanKindness

WW April 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryCommon Ground
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthI Had No Idea!
VoicePointsBrooke D. DuLaney, M.S.,
CCC-SLP
Anatomy and Physiology of Total Laryngectomy
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroWhy Stay? Take the First Step
This Lary LifeWC BakerERITREA Part Two
The Silent PartnerAaron WayneChapters 2 & 3:
Open Neck Surgery/Professional Patient
Editor’s MailboxTonya T. JonesHealing and Hope

WW March 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGarySpring Is A Promise Of Hope
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthLike It Never Even Happened
VoicePointsJill Leonard, MM,
MT-BC
Transforming Health Through Music Therapy
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroIt Doesn’t Get Better Than This
This Lary LifeWC BakerERITREA 1996 Part One
The Silent PartnerAaron WayneChapter 1: The Doctor, the Misdiagnoses, and the
Great Escape
From The ArchivesDonna McGaryMarch Madness
MailboxSteve CooperCovid Privacy Protection

WW February 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryGoing Wayback
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthLess Is More
VoicePointsLara Quesada, MS,
CCC-SLP
From Caregiver to Clinician
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroSuccess Can Come If I Let It
This Lary LifeWC BakerJordon
Editor’s MailboxAaron WayneMaking HME Decorations
From The ArchivesThe ArnoldsTrip to Israel

WW January 2021

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryBuoyed By Our Writers
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthA Lary State of Mind
VoicePointsCarolyn Nguyen,
MA, CCC-SLP

Tracheostomy vs. Total Laryngectomy:
What’s the Difference?
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroFeel Better, Be Better
This Lary LifeWC BakerWalking to Jericho and Beyond 
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergMy Thanks and Appreciation

2020 Newsletters

WW December 2020

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryA Time To Appreciate Friends
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthHow To Help WebWhispers
VoicePointsCaryn Melvin, PhD
CCC-SLP, CPC
Caregivers: Taking Care of YOU
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanWith A Little Help From My Friends
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroGratitude for Life Being Life
This Lary LifeWC BakerMiddle East Israel
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 17 “The Future”
From The ArchivesLen HyndsA Christmas Story

WW November 2020

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryLet’s Talk About The Food
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthHappy Birthyear!
VoicePointsJoy Gaziano, M.A., CCCSLP, BCSSDysphagia After Laryngectomy
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroLife on The Other Side
This Lary LifeWC BakerEnumerator
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 14 “The Sam ‘n Me Adventures”
From The ArchivesTom Whitworth
Noira Sheahan
Damaged Goods
The Leaky Bucket

WW October 2020

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryWe Will Survive 2020
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWebwhispers 101
VoicePointsEmily Iler, M.A.,
CCC-SLP
Pediatric Laryngectomy
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroI Can’t Be Indifferent to Life and Still Live
This Lary LifeWC BakerSOUTHEAST ASIA 2006
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 13 “A Final Transformation”
Editor’s MailboxSharon Strohm Heck and
Sgt. Pepper Heck
All You Need Is Love

WW September 2020

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryWe Will Survive 2020
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthThe New WebWhispers.org
VoicePointsKim Almand, MS, CCC-SLPThe Power of Connection During
COVID-19
Technically SpeakingRon MattoonWebWhispers New Website
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroMy Key To Life
This Lary LifeWC BakerMarilyn’s Two-Part Birthday
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 12: “Takeaways”

WW August 2020

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryAn Oasis of Support
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthDoes It Ever End (continued)
VoicePointsKim Almand, MS, CCC-SLPTEP Troubleshooting
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroTo See The Light
This Lary LifeWC BakerTEP Travels In Spain
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 11: “My Wife and Children”
From The ArchivesLen HyndsTwo Stories From A London
Bobby

WW July 2020

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryAn Oasis of Support
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthDoes It Ever End
VoicePointsKim Almand, MS, CCC-SLPA Virtual Reunion
My Neck of The WoodsDon RenfroQuite a Challenge
This Lary LifeWC BakerPortugese Interlude
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 10: No Voice
From The ArchivesDonna McGary & MembersOn The Lighter Side

WW June 2020

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryA Place at the Table
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthNow and Then
VoicePointsBill BrummelCan You Hear My Voice?
Speaking OutMembersFavorite IAL Meetings
My Neck of the WoodsDon RenfroSpeak Out
This Lary LifeWC BakerSame Same But Different
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 9: Executor

WW May 2020

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryInspiration & Consolation
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthIf They Could See Me (Us) Now
VoicePointsKim Almand, MS, CCC-SLPHow to Not Go At It Alone
Editor’s MailboxRon MattoonStaying Home
Technically SpeakingRon MattoonZoom Support Meetings
My Neck of the WoodsDon RenfroStaying Focused
This Lary LifeWC BakerTep in Morocco: Atlas Mountains 2017
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 8: Corporate Owner

WW April 2020

ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryStorytelling’s Power
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthSheltered in Place
VoicePointsKim AlmandTips for Staying Healthy During Covid-19… and Beyond
Speaking OutMembersHow Are You Coping With The Covid-19 Pandemic?
My Neck of the WoodsDon RenfroDo What I Can, Someone Needs It
This Lary LifeWC BakerMy New Tep Goes To Morocco
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 7:
“Stanford Prison Experiment”

March 2020

ColumnAuthor Title
The Editor’s Desk Donna McGary Challenging Times
The Scuttlebutt Tom Whitworth It’s Like Turning Six All Over Again
VoicePoints Bill Brummel Can You Hear My Voice?
Between Friends Ann McKennis, RN (retired), CNOR(E), CORLN,(E) Advocacy And Why It Is Important To The Laryngectomees
My Neck of the Woods Don Renfro Change the World
This Lary Life WC Baker Turkish Serendipity
The Agony & Ecstasy Dr. Branton Holmberg Chapter 6: A New Voice
From The Archives Len Hynds The Lady Might Hear You


February 2020

Column Author Title
From The Editor’s Desk Donna McGary Time to Reflect
The Scuttlebutt Tom Whitworth Jumping In On Meetings
VoicePoints Stacey Brill, M.S., CCC-SLP Oral, Head, Neck Cancer Awareness Week
From the Archives Ann McKennis, RN Recognizing Dutch Holms
Between Friends Donna McGary On the Shoulders of Giants
My Neck of the Woods Don Renfro Think It and Then Do It
This Lary Life WC Baker The Train to Turkey 2009
The Agony & Ecstasy Dr. Branton Holmberg Chapter 5: Breach of Contract


January 2020

Name of Column Author Title
From The Editor’s Desk Donna McGary Explore. Dream. Discover
The Scuttlebutt Tom Whitworth Trouble In Paradise
VoicePoints Kim Almand “Can You Hear My Voice?”
Between Friends Donna McGary Pack Your Bags
The Agony & Ecstasy Dr. Branton Holmberg Chapter 4: A New Face
This Lary Life WC Baker Esophageal In Iran – Part II
My Neck of the Woods Don Renfro Think It and Then Do It

2019 Newsletters

December 2019

Name of ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s Donna McGary A Plucky Band
The Scuttlebutt Tom Whitworth Be The Light
VoicePoints Dr Thomas Moors MD DOHNS Shout at Cancer
Travel With Larys Dave Kinkead Brighton Conference
This Lary Life WC Baker Esophageal In Iran 2009 Part I
My Neck of the Woods Don Renfro It is Never Too Late
Agony & Ecstasy Dr. Branton Holmberg Gold Fever
From The Archives Len Hynds A Christmas Story

November 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
From The Editor’s DeskDonna McGaryDear Reader
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthLet Me Tell You About My Grandchildren
VoicepointsHeather M. Starmer,
MA CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Prevention of Radiation-Associated Dysphagia
Speaking OutMembersDecember’s Speaking Out Question
My Neck of the WoodsDon RenfroDon’t Give Up
Lary LifeWC BakerAloha Recovery
Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 3 “Gold Fever”
From the Editor’s MailboxDr. Branton HolmbergAn Invitation

October 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWebWhispers Board of Directors
VoicePointsErin T. Guidera, MS,
CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Swallowing After Total Laryngectomy
Between FriendsDonna McGarySocial Costs
Speaking OutMembersDifficulty Swallowing
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanEmbracing the Change
My Neck of the WoodsDon RenfroFear, Friend or Foe
This Lary LifeWC BakerRaising Our Voices
The Agony & EcstasyDr Branton HolmbergThe MASH Years cont…

September 2109

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthYou Can Prevent Cancer! We ALL Can!
VoicePointsJulie Blair , MA, CCC-SLPStrategies For a New Generation
Between FriendsDonna McGaryImpressed and Inspired
Speaking OutMembersLaryngectomy Recovery and Rehabilitation
This Lary LifeW.C. BakerIt’s Showtime
My Neck of the WoodsDon RenfroMy Attitude Determines my Altitude
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergChapter 2: The MASH Years

August 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthMy, How I’ve Grown
VoicePointsAaron M. Weiland, MDLong Term Effects of Radiation Therapy
Between FriendsDonna McGaryLet’s Talk
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanBecause We’re All Human, We’re All Equal
My Neck of the WoodsDon RenfroA Week in the Desert
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergGraduating From High School
This Lary LifeW.C. BakerBecoming a Laryngectomee

July 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWalk a Mile in His Shoes
VoicePointsJenna S. Kiel, Psy.D.A Model for Support Groups
My Neck of the Woods Managing Frustration
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanThe Healing Power of Music
Speaking OutMembersHave You Had a Problem With GERD?
The Agony & EcstasyDr. Branton HolmbergPart III
Between FriendsDonna McGaryMy Summer Vacation at Camp Nana

June 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom Whitworth WebWhispers With the International Association of Laryngectomees
Speaking Out Jack Henslee – Lifetime Acheivement Award
Stand By Me Caregiver of the Year: Jeanette Thomas
Between FriendsDonna McGaryWorld Wide Friends
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanA Social Networking Kit
Voice PointsCaryn Melvin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CPC International Association of Laryngectomees 2019
My Neck of the WoodsDr. Branton HolmbergAgony and Ecstasy of Finding My Voice
Editor’s MailboxSteve CooperI Found My Voice in Phoenix, Arizona

May 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthVolunteering: Good for Your Health!
VoicePointsHeather Duby Shepard MS, RD, LD, CNSCNutrition in the Head & Neck Patient
Between FriendsDonna McGaryTwo Great Reads
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanAwkward Encounters
My Neck of the Woods Dr. Branton Holmberg Agony and Ecstasy of Finding My Voice
Speaking OutMembersHow Has Cancer(s) Changed Your Life?

April 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthFairy Tales Do Come True
VoicePoints Kimberly B. Almand
M.S., CCC-SLP
Swallowing Resources Part 2
Between FriendsDonna McGaryFor The Love Of Words
Stand By MeNancy C Blair MS, CCC-SLP “I Married One!”
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanCooking Up A Storm!
My Neck of the WoodsJack E. HensleeFirst IAL
Speaking OutMembersAttending the IAL?

March 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthRinging The Bell
VoicePointsKimberly B. Almand
M.S., CCC-SLP
Head and Neck Cancer: Resources
Between FriendsDonna McGary 
Stand By MeMembersThe Many Facets of Caregiving
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanThe Leaky Bucket
My Neck of the WoodsJohn ZimdarsThe Voice of Experience
Speaking OutMembersAdvice for New Larys/Larys-to-be
Editor’s MailboxHelen Grathwohl, IAL President2019 VI/IAL Annual Meeting

February 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWhat are YOU Doing?
VoicePointsNina Shahin, M.S., CCC-SLPCancer Related Cognitive Changes
Between FriendsDonna McGaryTelling Our Stories
Stand By MeJack HensleeYou Were There
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanOther Voices
Speaking OutMembersWould You Do A Larynx Transplant?
From The ArchivesLen HyndsTrue Tales from a London Bobby

January 2019

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthHave a Hunky-Dory New Year!
VoicePointsCaryn F. Melvin, PhD CCC-SLPEmpowerment and Success
Between FriendsDonna McGaryYou Never Know
Stand By MeViv Vanden HoganSpouse / Caregivers Rap Sessions
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanNew Year Resolution
Speaking OutMembersTell Us About Your Journey
From The ArchivesShari AizenmanIs That a Lary I Hear?
Thank You & FarewellDonna McGary, Jack HensleeRemembering Mike Rosencranz  and
Barbara Nitschneider

2018 Newsletters

December 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthDamaged Goods?
VoicePointsLinda Stachowiak
MS/CCC-SLP BCS-S
Travel Tipsfor Larys
Between FriendsDonna McGaryPaying It Forward
Stand By MeRon MattoonTaking Care Of My Caregiver
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanThoughts and Feelings
My Neck of the WoodsPradip Kumar LakiriNew Voices In India
Speaking OutMembersWhat Are You Most Thankful For
From The ArchivesLen A. HyndsA Christmas Story

November 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthThen and Now
VoicePointsRina Abrams, MS, CCC-SLPImprove Baseplate Seal
Between FriendsDonna McGaryMy Instrument: My Voice
Stand By MeMarian CureA Caregiver Speaks Out
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanThe Inner Drama
Speaking OutMembersYour First Cancer Symptoms
From The ArchivesVicki Eorio Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?

October 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthBack It Up!
Speaking OutMembersTell Us About Your Speech Therapist
VoicePoints Kim Webster,
M.A., M.S., CCC-SLP
The (Dying?) Art of Esophageal Speech
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanA Hot Bath – Lary-Style
Between FriendsDonna McGaryClimbing Mount Doom
Stand By MeChristine PriceThe One Person

September 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthIs This Normal?
Speaking OutMembersTell Us About Your Caretaker?
VoicePointsErin Guidera, MS, CCC-SLPPreventing Radiation Fibrosis
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanFollowing Ed Roberts’s Star
Between FriendsDonna McGaryTwo Legs & One Lung – A Story of Succes
Stand By MeDiane DavisMy Understanding Caregiver

August 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWhat Makes WebWhispers Work?
Speaking OutMembersTrouble Swallowing After Laryngectomy?
VoicePointsCarol Blossom Stach, MA, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, Texas
Maximizing Swallowing
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanFrom Outcast To Hero
Stand By MeViv Vanden HogenOur Caregiving Journey
Between FriendsDonna McGaryBeing Your Own Caregiver
From The ArchivesDennis in IdahoJust Your Basic Plumbing Job

July 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthA Voice of Reassurance
Speaking OutMembersHave You Ever Tried Esophageal Speech?
VoicePoints Kimberly B. Almand,
M.S., CCC-SLP
Esophageal Speech: Getting First Sounds
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanSaying ‘Hello’
Between FriendsDonna McGarySalute to the Caregivers
My Neck of the WoodsMarcos Antonio SalazarWhere Do I Put the Ladder?
To Make You ScreamJack HensleeTo Saline or Not
From The ArchivesRebecca L. Gould,
MSC, CCC-SLP
Esophageal Speech – A Dying Art?

June 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthLaying Down Bridges
Speaking OutMembersLary Supplies and Health Insurance
VoicePointsHeather Ford, M.S., CCC-SLPStarting A Support Group
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanTelling our Story
Between FriendsDonna McGaryGoing to Church
From The ArchivesDonna McGaryA Taste Of Cabo

May 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthYep, It’s Me Again
Speaking OutMembersWhat Method of Speech/Why?
VoicePointsTricia Harris, MS, CCC-SLPHeat Moisture Exchange Systems
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanWith A  Little Help From My Friends …
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettVivaldi, Huawei, Windows Gotcha
Between FriendsDonna McGaryLary Summer Camp
From The ArchivesMembersAttending the IAL?

April 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthEvents for Larys and Lary Lovers
Speaking OutMembersDealing With Depression
VoicePointsHolly Woodall M.C.D.
CCC-SLP, LMP, CLT
Manual Therapy: Background and Basics
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanFiona’s Story
Between FriendsDonna McGaryCelebrate Life
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettVivaldi, Amazon, and Facebook
From The ArchivesJeanette ThomasBetrayal!

March 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom Whitworth The Vast Unknown
Speaking OutMembersOutdoor Activities
VoicePointsPaul Leos M.S., CCC-SLP,
Carol Romero-Clark M.S., CCC-SLP,
Lindsay Seas M.S., CCC-SLP
Support Groups or Group Meetings
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanSpeaking Up
Between FriendsDonna McGaryWith a Little Help From Our Friends
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank Klett Can We Trust Information on The Internet?
From The ArchivesPaul DanielsPerennials or Annuals

February 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthBloom Where You Are Planted!
Speaking OutMembersDoes The Weather Affect You?
VoicePointsJodi Knott, M.S., CCC-SLPStoma Care for Frightful Weather
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanTo Speak Or Not To Speak
Between FriendsDonna McGaryOut of the Closet…. And into the World
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettCan It Keep You Warm?
From The ArchivesJack HensleeVoices Restored

January 2018

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitl
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthAs Relevant as Ever
Speaking OutMembersYour Pet or Pets
VoicePointsByron Kubik, MS, CCC-SLPDifferential Diagnosis
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanSurfing the Waves of Aversion & Affection
Between FriendsDonna McGary Just Do It
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettWindows 10 Is Here To Stay?
From The ArchivesMarlene HaynesReturn of Juliette

2017 Newsletters

December 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthGratitude For It  All
Speaking OutMembersStoma Care
VoicePointsBrienne Ruel, M.A., CCC-SLP,
Kathleen Huber, M.S., CCC-SLP
Voice Prosthesis Failure: Part 2
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanEllie’s Electrolarynx Concerto
Between FriendsDonna McGaryChronicles of A  Library  Robot
My Neck of the WoodsTom WhitworthV.A:. Healthcare & A  Little More
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettGetting Around In Our World
From The ArchivesLen A. HyndsA Christmas Story

November 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthYou Can’t Do That!
Speaking OutMembersArtificial Larynx?
VoicePointsBrienne Ruel, M.A., CCC-SLP,
Kathleen Huber, M.S., CCC-SLP
Voice Prosthesis Failure: Part 1
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanAbandon Ship? If Only!
Between FriendsDonna McGaryWhat’s In A Voice?
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettNew Threats, Chromebooks
From The ArchivesElizabeth FinchemMore on Esophageal Speech

October 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthI’m Okay, You’re Okay
Speaking OutMembersYour Occupation/Favorite Job
VoicePointsJenn Craig Starkweather,
M.S., CCC-SLP
Surgical Missions Trip
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanWho Am I? It Depends…
Between FriendsDonna McGaryOur Treasure Chest
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettFollow Your Credit Report
From The ArchivesRosalie Macrae Tijuana At Your Peril
Editor’s MailboxLen W Hynds, Jr. Saying Farewell to Our Speechless Poet

September 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthBut I Don’t Need a Support Group
VoicePoints Expiratory Muscle StrengthVicki Lewis, M.A., CCC-SLP
Bari Hoffman Ruddy, Ph.D. CCC-SLP
Between FriendsDonna McGaryCarpe Diem
Speaking OutMembersAdvice to Larys to Be
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanWho Am I Anyway?
My Neck of the WoodsTom WhitworthVeteran’s Administration Healthcare
The Speechless PoetLen A Hynds 

August 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWe’ve Come a Long Way!
VoicePointsSarah S. Persia, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-SPatient-Maintained Voice Prosthesis: FAQ
Between FriendsDonna McGaryTech Talk
Speaking OutMembers“When did you get your first computer?”
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanComputers vs Real Life
Travel With LarysJanine MattoonMy Trip to the IAL
The Speechless PoetLen A HyndsSend to…God.com
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettAmazon: One Big Mother

July 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthWebWhispers at the IAL Voice Institute
VoicePointsKim Almand, M.S., CCC-SLPThe IAL Voice Institute & Future Directions
Between FriendsDonna McGaryMake New Friends But Keep The Old
Speaking OutMembersHow Long Have You Been a Lary?
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanFinding Our Tribe
The Speechless PoetLen A HyndsDon’t Be Rude, The Lady Might Hear You
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettGot Windows 10?

June 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthA Lary State of Mind
VoicePointsP.F. Pugh, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
J. Hagen, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Leakage
Between FriendsDonna McGaryIs WW Enough?
Speaking OutMembersThe Biggest Life Change?
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanBrave New World
The Speechless PoetLen A HyndsThe Boy With Blue Eyes
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettIt’s an Dangerous World

May 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthDestination: My Old Stomping Grounds
VoicePointsSharon Jamison, BSN, RN, CORLN Advance Directives: What You Need to Know
Between FriendsDonna McGaryTravel Your Own Road
Speaking OutMembersTravel as a Lary
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanHubble, bubble, toil and trouble…
The Speechless PoetLen A HyndsMy Cruiser ‘The Pelican’
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettPasswords

April 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthJust Do It!
VoicePointsKim Almand M.S., CCC-SLPResource Roundup
Between FriendsDonna McGaryLary Camp
Speaking OutMembersAttending IAL/WebWhispers Dinner?
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanThe Growling Ladies (and Men’s) Club
My Neck of the WoodsJack E. HensleeFirst IAL
The Speechless PoetLen A HyndsA Beachmaster Called Whispers
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettInternet Trust & Security

March 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthApologizing is Highly Overrated
VoicePointsRina Abrams, MS, CCC-SLPCase Studies/Selecting a Speech Pathologist
Between FriendsDonna McGaryDown the Rabbit Hole
Speaking OutMembersHealthcare/Supplies Concerns?
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanExtending the limits of good-will
My Neck of the WoodsJack HensleeHow to Use a Nebulizer
Travel With LarysJohnnie DontosEcuador to Alaska
The Speechless PoetLen A HyndsSpringtime Whimsy
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettIf you build it… they may buy it?

February 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthFitting In
VoicePointsProfessionals
Continuum of Laryngectomee Care
Between FriendsDonna McGaryComing to Terms/Girl Talk
Speaking OutMembersInsurance Reimbursement
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanFebruary – The Month of Purification.
Travel With LarysJack HensleeRetirement in Ecuador
The Speechless PoetLen A Hynds Destined To Be
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettSiri or Cortana?

January 2017

Name Of ColumnAuthorTitle
The ScuttlebuttTom WhitworthLooking Forward
VoicePointsKim AlmandHappy New Year Survey
Between FriendsDonna McGaryLooking Back, Looking Forward
Speaking OutMembers“How Did You Acquire Your New Voice?”
Dear LaryNoirin SheahanThe Old and the New.
Travel With LarysJack HensleeRetirement In Another Country
The Speechless PoetLen A HyndsTHE MALE VOICE CHOIR
Bits, Bytes & No Butts!Frank KlettHappy New Year – Stay Safe