Category Archives: Parental Journal
Photography Hobby – From Recent Nature Photo Walks
Saturday June 15, 2024 mid-morning In recent weeks I’ve been walking around Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area and checking to see what’s blooming at Shelter Gardens in Columbia. The weather has been wonderful. Unfortunately, things are heating up, and for several … Continue reading
Photography Hobby – That Warm Day in November at the Dog Park: November 8, 2023
Sunday, November 26, 2023 I stopped by Twin Lakes Dog Park, one of my favorite places to hang out and practice with the camera. It was late afternoon and the people were dressed for summer weather. I wanted to practice … Continue reading
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Photography Hobby: Visit to Twin Lakes Dog Park, Sept. 2023
October 3, 2023 I went over to Twin Lakes Dog Park a couple of weeks ago, right before my two week bout of some viral chest cold. I hadn’t been there since I moved back from Wisconsin this past March. … Continue reading
PHOTOGRAPHY HOBBY
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 early evening Last month I took a short workshop that met on two Wednesday afternoons. After the first session, participants were told to go out, take some pictures, and we’ll share at the next session. I … Continue reading
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The Move Back to Columbia
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 early morning In early March of this year, I decided to end my Wisconsin adventure and move back to Columbia MO for two major reasons: I missed my family and friends, and realized that as I … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia MO, Madison Wisconsin, PhotoMidwest
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Wisconsin Time – First 36 Days in Middleton
Sunday, September 5, 2021 This is what August first looked like: Thirty-five days later I can say that all boxes have been unpacked, broken down, and placed in recycling bins. I became very familiar with the apartment elevator which took … Continue reading
Parental Journal 120 from Planet Elderly: Last Kiss
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (This is the final “Parental Journal” entry for this blog.) On Monday, March 1, I received my last kiss from my mom. It was the first day visitors were allowed to schedule visits again, and I … Continue reading
Gratitude – The Furry Kind
February 9, 2021 Guest contributor, Patti Brown, offers a reflection on gratitude. Patti and I have been friends since the early 1980s, and I know that throughout her life she has believed in the practice of taking time to reflect … Continue reading
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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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Election Day in the U.S. Is Two Days from Today…and We Are Exhausted!
Sunday, November 3, 2024 early afternoon Consider this photo a representation of what most U.S. female Boomer voters feel like lately. (stock image) Democrats…Republicans…Independents…Undecided….no one is happy. In fact, most of us Boomers go to bed each night thinking “How … Continue reading →