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Parental Journal 25 from Planet Elderly: “What will you do with the house?”

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Jenny Mummert

Wed. October 14, 2015 Mom has a cold. Probably caught it from Dad since she kisses him hello and goodbye. She refuses to use anything except a cough drop, and that’s fine for now. Will watch to make sure she … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 24 from Planet Elderly: “She was always a pretty good girl.”

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Jenny Mummert

Into day three of fifth visit. Mom’s short term memory seems worse to me, and I’m trying to be patient and stay calm because she is so easily upset. I’m doing a pretty good job so far because she keeps … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 23 from Planet Elderly: Tomorrow I Return to Check In on Folks

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Jenny Mummert

Oct. 9, 2015   afternoon I take off tomorrow for the 8 hour drive to visit my folks.  Will make the trip all in one day instead of staying overnight half way. A few days ago I received a call from … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Kudos to Amtrak

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Jenny Mummert

I decided to take Amtrak this Thanksgiving rather than fly. Glad I did. Typically, I would drive from Columbia, MO to St. Louis. Then I’d take Southwest Airlines to Midway Airport in Chicago. Then I’d get a shuttle to Union … Continue reading →

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Encounter with Italian Chef

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Jenny Mummert

Aug. 12, 2009 – Chef Encounter   So I was taking the 10:30 p.m. Chicago Metra from Union Station to Grayslake, IL  and one of the last passengers to get on was a man who sat in front of me.  … Continue reading →

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Benefits for same sex couples

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Jenny Mummert

I read that some gay/lesbian leaders are calling Obama’s action to provide benefits for same sex federal employees “too little too late.” Oh, give me a break. Women and Blacks and Asians and Hispanics and immigrants and refugees have been … Continue reading →

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Huffington’s suggestion

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Jenny Mummert

A few days ago, I saw Ms. Huffington of The Huffington Post suggest to a talk show host that he should blog. Then she proceeded to explain that a blog is not perfect writing….it’s whatever comes to one’s mind. It’s … Continue reading →

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