I woke up around 4 am thinking about a caregiver I met online whose situation is worse than mine. I mentioned this is an important ingredient for staying healthy, being more concerned for others than myself. Still, any health benefits … Continue reading
For our move downstairs a few things had to happen. Thankfully both Cindy and I belonged to various communities over the years. With a little help from all these friends our transition was smooth and near complete. The first task … Continue reading
Cindy often dozes these days, but practicing the American Discovery symphony seems to wake her up better than most things I do. She even used to “sing” along with the lyrics I created for the Kindness and Joy movements, which … Continue reading
As I look out the window from where we spend most of our days, out towards our Emerson Street neighborhood, I notice our neighbor’s car missing from the driveway across the street. The car should be there this time of … Continue reading
As I was doing my town errands on a Friday, the day the local bank gives out delicious cookies, I was stopped and asked how Cindy was doing. Usually I answer with “still smiling,” but I could not say that … Continue reading
The past couple of weeks I struggled with some injuries. The first one was a strained pectoral muscle, which I first felt when I woke up in the morning, but soon discovered that how I moved Cindy likely was the … Continue reading
I tucked Cindy in for the night, went around to my side of the bed and started watching our daughter Serena’s graduate recital streaming on the Internet. Her piece incorporates several different performance elements to convey the theme of coping … Continue reading
I have not posted for many weeks because of practical and technical difficulties. The practical difficulties stemmed from an event filled December, including a week off, followed by less companion coverage in January. During this time I reflected on how … Continue reading
Day One, Friday Traveling to Florida was much easier than last time, going through airport security and using public transportation just by myself, without having to guide Cindy through everything. Well, easier until I reached the end of the line … Continue reading
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Many people have expressed their satisfaction that I am leaving the state on Friday. I have not taken offense at their apparent eagerness for me to leave town; they all claim I need a break as a caregiver. This past … Continue reading
