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Blushing all the way to Starbucks!
Morning madness….rushing to hit the highway to a meeting and parent stops me to tell me I have to much make-up on! Lets feel a bit insecure….what is it about parents reprimands after you hit 40 that...
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Just Another Day
Please keep me sane. I’m drinking my ice tea and fighting off the madness of the day. I miss Sandra Dee. meet the press was punctual as was the news of the day. I’m trying to smile…miss Starbucks’s and...
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just another day
Just Another Day! yes, just another day, however, i’m blessed that i’m surrounded by beauty of the water, family and friends. i’m hanging at the library again — the dogs are barking, people are on...
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Nowhere Land
i’m scared again — i’m in nowhere land. it is a beautiful day out and I can’t enjoy. i’m going to walk and breathe later and listen to bruce…he makes me smile. how do I help my parents when I don’t...
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Humidity and Complaining!
it is hot and humid outside. Last week I was complaining about the cold — such gilt for complaining. it is all about the hair….i owe keratin my life! i can live again…exercise, shower and blow hair...
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Strike Three —
[contact-form] Duets of color! i can’t believe it — he said no to the “ask” for help. i want to be nice and yet all i see is the death of a spirit to me. he had luxury, riches and family and now he...
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Not just another day!
blue sky….wind surfing through the air…..I can breathe….having my latte and thinking to much. Wish Sandra Dee was here. They gave us their life and are now victims of emotional elder abuse. If I were...
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A man and his chair
[contact-form] I was caught off guard….our family chipped in and bought dad a new chair for father’s day…after all, he is 95 and deserves a “new chair.” We were so proud to present him with his new...
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Bruce, Bruce, Bruce
Bruce can save me – he has done it before. Life is a trip right now — when I look at the blue sky I want to see peace…I want to see beauty….now I only see what could be. I remember after I finished my...
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Think a Good Thought?!
I guess sometimes it is easier to say nothing….the heat is like hell…the winter is not around the corner…and, I’m waiting for some football! I saw a sign today when I was driving…it said….”think a good...
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Talking
I should have a lot to say ….however, I really don’t feel like talking. So much easier to write. I’m trying to make that transition into the next phase of my life and it is harder than I thought it...
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You Just never Know!
you really just never know….i didn’t know…. noone prepared me for caregiving….i use to laugh, go to starbuck’s….make money and wear makeup… now, i worry, cry, make believe everything is o.k. and wish...
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The Body is shutting down as is the government
I’m so happy it is Tuesday…Monday’s are a drag. However, I’m grateful for every hour I have. I’d love to hear from others out there who are care-giving…. It doesn’t get any easier….one day it will be...
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pow — the day started with a bang — the today show, gma and cnn! i had enough news to get me through the year and more….was news ever happy? text sandra dee to discuss her visit in a few weeks….didn’t...
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Happy Birthday
happy birthday to me…..this birthday is so different from others…. I’m happy having a small gathering with my family….will sit before the fire , toast my life with champagne and then get on with life....
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Caregiving and Jeopardy
caregiving is the loneliest job in the world….. I try to find laughter along the way… everyone thinks they know…..they don’t…. just don’t try and lose weight along the way….don’t think you’ll find time...
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Memories, March Madness and Raymond
i’m getting punched in the face today with rain and memories… i just read an amazing post which encouraged all of us to live in the moment… it gets much easier as we get older to live in the moment as...
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Just Another Day
I jumped up today with good thoughts, MSNBC and paying it forward around the house….. did my daughter deeds while mom was blasting II Divo and I countered with Bruce…no one won! the stress started...
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Parents and Peace
I’ve been absent from my posts as it keeps getting harder and harder…. there is so much I want to say and, yet, I can’t say anything… my parents are aging and I don’t know how to deal with it… I feel...
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Pretty and Helpless
it is hard to write again….dad will be 97 next Monday ….he is doing better than I… he is my magic….he makes me laugh and yet I’m scared of the inevitable… caregiving has taken away my confidence…I use...
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