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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 aging, chronic disease, decisions, eyes, life, pain, relationships, soul, ways of coping
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Faulty
You took advantage of my good nature But then I let you; so who’s at fault? Time has not lessened my anger or hurt; so who’s at fault? I try and try to let it go But still it sneaks up on … Continue reading
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Tagged decisions, emotions, feelings, life, memories, relationships, stress, ways of coping
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Nobody Ever…
I’ve been thinking a lot about my parents since I returned from my trip to Dupo, IL to see my cousin Carla Emrich. One of the things that keeps going through my mind is the statement: ”Nobody ever…” So I … Continue reading
Posted in family, friendship
Tagged blogging, decisions, humor, life, memories, relationships, social media
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Tapes, Tapes, Oh My!
It’s hard for me to believe that I had so many boxes of VHS tapes in my bedroom at the trailer in Haleburg, AL. That was the only way I could ensure that they wouldn’t get thrown away like so … Continue reading
Carla & Elvis
My son and I were late arriving at Carla & Ray’s Benefit Concert because we went to the American Legion instead of the Dupo VFW. When we arrived Rev. Keith Ital was performing. Rev. Ital is the pastor of the … Continue reading
Posted in family, friendship, Religion
Tagged emotions, helping others, humor, life, memories, relationships, travel
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Maxwell Smart Says…
You may not remember the TV show Get Smart, but as ol’ Maxwell Smart says: ”Would you believe…?” Well today I got an email surprise. Would you believe I drove all the way from Dothan, AL to E. St. Louis, IL … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, humor, life, memories, social media, travel, TravelZoo, tv
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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
Posted in family, macular degeneration
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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Storm Front
It’s been 4 months since I traded the beat up trailer in Haleburg, AL for my very own well lit apartment in Ozark; so I figure I can now write about it somewhat objectively. This is a poem I wrote … Continue reading
Posted in family, poetry
Tagged blogging, decisions, feelings, life, memories, relationships, social media, stress
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