–or– “Encourage” Posted 1-30-20 Yesterday, among the plethora of odd phrases and challenging to understand onomatopoeias (or is that onomatopoeiam…whatever….) mom said a clear phrase “(Word X, Word Y)……when I go home…”then some other unintelligible phrases. In the context of the “discussion”, I don’t feel like she was being spiritual discussing heaven, but was talking…
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Imperfectly Clinging
Posted 1-29-20 Another dainty snow in the Ozarks. A few schools, apparently with a large snow cloud directly over their towns, opted to close, but mostly it is just a pretty and minor inconvenience. I am pretty booked the next two days, so the articles will be sparse…more than normal…in content and duration. I just…
10 Things You Can Learn About Dementia from Weight Watchers (WW)
Posted 1-28-20 Howdy all! I trust your week is going swimmingly, or at least better than some weeks. 🙂 Mine is fine. Mom is still doing about the same as of yesterday. Her doctor is pleased with her slight weight loss, something we have worked on carefully by reducing some portions out of fear that…
Get Ready…the Storms Just Might Be Coming
Posted 1-27-20 On September 11th I wrote a piece called “Are You Prepared?” that addresses the basic questions of being prepared for an emergency. It outlines some of the things we are doing for vulnerable populations and gives some emergency tips. It was a decent piece, if I do say so despite my odd writing…
Those Things Only God Sees
Posted 1-24-20 What a world we live in! Enormous, but a pea compared to other planets. Tilted and spinning just right. Not too close nor too far from our sun, the ever-present flaming ball of fire that lights and is used to sustain us with nutrients and heat. (Note: enjoy the sun’s benefits, but don’t…
It’s What Mom Would Have Wanted
Posted 1-23-20 Saying “It is what mom would have wanted” when she is alive and, perhaps almost in earshot of the conversation is a savagely hard thing. I mean…she lives and breaths and laughs…it would sure be nice if she could also answer some questions so that we know we are making the right choices…
Look Back
Posted 1-22-20 I just wanted us to look back on a piece I did some time ago: Link Do you believe it? Are there more facets to this article that I should have explored? I am trying to remain positive and fight off sadness as long as I can in this dementia mess. I still…
But…Mom
Posted 1-21-20 Just a quick piece for your consideration this fine Tuesday. (Note: I am buying up to my gills today and tomorrow, so expect less than my normal C- game here…) Last week in Las Vegas, the guilt goblin reared its ugly head again several times. That week was the longest I had been…
Doing the Dementia Shuffle
Posted the day after the teams going to the Super Bowl were determined, 2020 (35 years after these guys shuffled) Today I want to encourage you to read this post from a fellow blogger (one with many more credentials than yours truly). Her blog, called When Dementia Knocks, is very worth your time! Here is…
Not Your Mommy’s Vacuum
Posted 1-17-20 I am still recovering from last week and look super forward to the 3 days weekend to catch up on my beauty sleep. (although that ship has clearly sailed…) I trust you will do the same as best you can. If you need help with respite time, call the Alzheimer’s Association or your…