Category Archives: Parental Journal
Parental Journal 47 from Planet Elderly – “Too Much to Worry About and Too Much to Do”
Friday, April 8, 2016 evening I’m enjoying a beer as I relax this evening. Blue Moon, as a matter of fact. It’s a nice, light beer. Kind of taking the edge off a busy day of packing and getting ready … Continue reading
Parental Journal 46 from Planet Elderly: Mom Has a Gentleman Caller – Literally
Thursday, February 18, 2016 – evening Every morning between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Mom receives a call from her pal, Jerry. He and his wife lived in this area several years ago and belonged to a small group that included … Continue reading
Parental Journal 45 from Planet Elderly: Are We in a Full Moon Phase???
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Basically, I go along with the idea that when we are in a full moon phase…shit can happen. Just ask folks who work in emergency rooms or psych wards; just ask the police. Reasons why I … Continue reading
Parental Journal 43 from Planet Elderly: Code Expression – “You Have a Lot on Your Mind”
February 3, 2016 – early evening Dad was quiet today and enjoyed the doughnut Mom brought. We all enjoyed a doughnut. We had one emotional incident today. Mom’s been talking for weeks about needing to get her eyes examined. She … Continue reading
Parental Journal 42 from Planet Elderly: New Primary Care Physician
February 1, 2016 5 p.m. After a morning visit with Dad, who snoozed the whole time, Mom and I did some errands, had soup for lunch, and went for her get-to-know-you visit with her new primary care physician, Dr. Mohina … Continue reading
Parental Journal 41 from Planet Elderly: Scary Doll Baby
Friday, January 29, 2016 3:30 p.m. Quite a contrast between yesterday and today. Yesterday Dad waved at me when we arrived and announced, “Here’s my daughter.” When he saw Mom he said, “There’s Mother. There’s my girl!” Mom was delighted. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 40 from Planet Elderly: Pastries and Purging Papers
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 – 3:30 p.m. Quite a contrast in Dad between yesterday and today. Yesterday he was still in comedian mode. Today he was rather sleepy and didn’t say too much. On the way to yesterday’s visit, Mom … Continue reading
Parental Journal 39 from Planet Elderly: Melting Plastic in the Oven and Stashed Cash
Monday, January 25, 2015 – 7 p.m. I’m pretty sure I stopped the house from burning down, or at the least prevented toxic plastic fumes from overtaking the kitchen. Mom made sloppy joes and had put some frozen fries in … Continue reading
Parental Journal 37 from Planet Elderly: Tears and Confusion From Across the Miles
Friday, January 8, 2016 12:30 p.m. I’ve been recharging the mental battery here in Missouri for about a week. The phone conversations I’ve had with Mom have included tears and continued confusion. Mom received mail about health expense refund program. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 36 from Planet Elderly: End of Christmas 2015 Christmas Visit. Happy New Year? Meh.
Monday, December 28, 2015 6:30 a.m. Winter storm warning in effect for today…mostly icy rain/sleet and strong winds. We’ll sit tight and stay at home. Been thinking about the “volcano of delusion” Mom experienced the other night. In terms of … Continue reading
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