Monthly Archives: March 2017
Parental Journal 86 from Planet Elderly – Relocation Saga: ROADBLOCK
Monday, March 27, 2017 – 3 a.m. Mom woke up early yesterday and announced that her house means too much to her. She will not move to Missouri. I sipped coffee and listened. She told me how comfortable she is … Continue reading
Parental Journal 85 from Planet Elderly: Relocation Saga – Part one
March 25, 2017 – evening I arrived two weeks ago with hope and dread in my heart. I was hoping Mom would not go ballistic when I approached the subject of her relocating to Missouri. The dread was, of course, … Continue reading
I’m Now an Official Resident of Planet Elderly
On March 2, 2016, a mere eight days ago, I turned 70. That’s the magic number I use to define “elderly,” although I know others might disagree, especially those in their 70s. When I taught at a community college I … Continue reading
Parental Journal 84 from Planet Elderly – Starting a New and Likely Difficult Chapter
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 – early evening Mom has been living “independently” for over a year and as a widow for 4 ½ months. Neighbor/assistant Kevin has kept an eye on things and in recent weeks has tried to get … Continue reading
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