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Parental Journal 119 from Planet Elderly: Still Can’t See Mom
Friday, January 15, 2021 It has been a long time since I last saw my Mom. I understand the cautions that must be taken to protect the residents and staff where she lives, but not seeing her has become worrisome. … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID vaccine, DC, dementia decline, elderly parents, separation due to COVID
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What We Will Not Miss About 2020
2021 is here and most of us are concerned about witnessing any further acts of far right extremists, ready to get vaccinated, grateful to hear a new president with a vocabulary beyond the fourth grade, and hoping to share hugs … Continue reading
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The Ugly Consequences of the Trump Administration
January 8, 2021 It has been two days since so many of us sat glued to screens as we watched the U.S. Capitol under siege. It is incredibly sad and humiliating to admit that this event was not a surprise. … Continue reading
Photography Hobby
January 2, 2021 The photography hobby continues, but it’s far more difficult to get motivated to go outdoors during January. Brrrr! I’m enjoying books and websites on the topic, though. November and December were surprisingly mild, so here are some … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia MO, dog park, ice storm, Magic Tree, sunset, The Crossing, tree roots
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A New Year Ahead with a New Blog Title
December 28, 2020 About five years ago I found myself driving home from visiting my folks and mumbling to myself, “Geez, I’m so glad to leave. I feel like I’ve been spending time on another planet. Is that ME in … Continue reading
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Tagged adjustments to aging, aging, blog writing, Columbia MO, dementia, Lenoir Woods, new blog title, planet elderly
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Parental Journal 118 from Planet Elderly: The Visit that Wasn’t
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 – late morning I thought it was a bit odd when I received an email telling me that in-person “chatterbox” visits would resume. I was happy, but then I thought, wait a minute. Our COVID case … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID 19, dementia, dementia decline, elderly parents, pandemic visits, skilled nursing care
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PANDEMIC TIMES – CHANGING HOBBIES
Monday, November 30, 2030 My two old guys, Cinnamon and Winston. Nov. 2020 C and W enjoying some pandemic down time….20 hrs. per day! From French to Sourdough Prior to the pandemic, I spent two years trying to re-learn French. … Continue reading
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Tagged pandemic, Photography, Street Photography, Lumix, Fujifilm, Hobbies, YouTube, aperture, ISO, Depth of field, Focal length, Reddit, Flickr
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Parental Journal 116 from Planet Elderly – Second Major Lockdown: No Visitors
Monday, November 9, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. With the number of COVID 19 cases rising worldwide, I wasn’t surprised to receive a call telling me that in-person and chatterbox visits will be cancelled for this week. Someone (or some people) … Continue reading
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Tagged Chatterbox, COVID 19, dementia, elderly parents, Pandora app
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Parental Journal 115 from Planet Elderly: Socially Distanced Fall Visits
Saturday, October 3, 2020 – mid-morning When my friends ask how visits with Mom are going, I am delighted to tell them that we are having so much fun. I do most of the talking, but Mom reacts and responds … Continue reading
Parental Journal 114 from Planet Elderly: This Is Your Life via Photo Album
Thursday, September 10, 2020 – early afternoon The twice-a-week visits with Mom are going well. We meet at about 11 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays and visit for 30 minutes. We are both enjoying them. Although it took a long … Continue reading
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Tagged dementia, elderly parents, photo album, planet elderly
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