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Time Lapse
Even changing the linens is now a chore Due to ever increasing shadows And mobility issues galore Where once I moved with agility and grace Now body movements are slow and thoughtfully paced I will not name these age old … Continue reading
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Tagged ways of coping, decisions, pain, aging, chronic disease, life, eyes, soul, relationships
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Some Memories Need Forgetting
Yesterday was a bit hectic because I was trying to use my memory to navigate around St. Louis, MO to get to the Science Center. Some things sound so easy in theory, but turn out to be otherwise. (See http://sandrabranum.wordpress.com/2013/04/07/so-simple-not/ for … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, chronic disease, decisions, eyes, fear, relationships, stress, travel
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Rainy Daze
Sitting here listening to the rain wondering if I can go out and play No I’ll wait for the mud the water will surely create. Hurry rain. I want the mud! Now years later and I’m still sitting here listening … Continue reading
Posted in macular degeneration, poetry
Tagged aging, chronic disease, decisions, eyes, feelings, life, memories, Nature
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So Simple – Not
It seemed like such a good idea at the time: drive across the street and purchase a Sunday newspaper. Of course I neglected to acknowledge: (1) it was just barely past 5:00 AM, (2) it was still dark outside, and … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, eyes, humor, life, overcoming fear, silly antics, stress, travel
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Epiphanies And Fingernails
I have written before about Mom having long fingernails so that she could light her cigarettes. I’m just sorry it took me so long to figure out the reason for it. I may have been more understanding if she had … Continue reading
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Tagged decisions, eyes, humor, life, memories, relationships, silly antics, ways of coping
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Me Britches Are Dirty
I’ve got this song going through my head: ”I get knocked down, but I get up again. You’re never gonna keep me down”… But lately, I’ve been wondering if perhaps I might stay down. You see I’ve been on this … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, decisions, emotions, eyes, fear, overcoming fear, relationships, silly antics, travel
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Whine Awhile; Then Go To “Hawaii”
I’ve been depressed lately for so many reasons, but mostly because of the frustration caused by my deteriorating vision. You see there’s a dance this Friday night (Good Friday) in a town that’s only 10 miles away, but it might … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, chronic disease, eyes, life, memories, travel, tv, ways of coping
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Happy 26th Son
My little love, Alexa and I celebrated the big 26 yesterday at their apartment in Ozark, AL which is across the street from mine. Notice how serious he looks? It’s because he had to wait to get into his ice … Continue reading
Posted in family, macular degeneration, writing
Tagged chronic disease, decisions, eyes, life, memories, relationships
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Oh Say Can You See
This is a photo of the night light and pest controller I have plugged in a wall socket of my kitchen. I have lit night lights scatterered all through the apartment because I need the extra light due to my ever increasing … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, chronic disease, eyes, life, ways of coping
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WIFI, You Stink!
Valentine’s Day is past and I hope it was a wonderful day for y’all. Mine was pretty uneventful — I went to the grocery store when I got my car back. You see, my daughter-in-law‘s been using my car to … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrations, eyes, memories, relationships, romance, social media
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