Tag Archives: Columbia MO

The Move Back to Columbia

Posted on May 23, 2023 by jjmummert

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 →

Posted in Parental Journal, Wisconsin Time | Tagged Columbia MO, Madison Wisconsin, PhotoMidwest | 4 Comments

Wisconsin Time – Moving On Up Day: June 30, 2021

Posted on July 2, 2021 by jjmummert

Friday July 2, 2021 Looking back over the past several weeks, it’s hard to believe I actually purged, packed, and cleaned all that I did. But I did, and yes, I’m tired. I’m catching up with naps. Since my apartment … Continue reading →

Posted in Wisconsin Time | Tagged Columbia MO, Madison Wisconsin, Middleton Wisconsin, relocation, Two Men and a Truck, Wisconsin | 2 Comments

Photography Hobby: Icy Sunset Pond

Posted on March 29, 2021 by jjmummert

March 29, 2021 Several weeks ago we had a somewhat brutal (to me) cold snap. Local ponds iced over and folks stayed inside. I drank a ton of homemade hot cocoa. There is a very small pond in my area … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography Hobby | Tagged Columbia MO, icy pond, learning photography, Louisville Dr. Park, sunset photos | 2 Comments

Photography Hobby

Posted on January 2, 2021 by jjmummert

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 →

Posted in Photography Hobby | Tagged Columbia MO, dog park, ice storm, Magic Tree, sunset, The Crossing, tree roots | Leave a comment

A New Year Ahead with a New Blog Title

Posted on December 28, 2020 by jjmummert

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 →

Posted in Parental Journal | Tagged adjustments to aging, aging, blog writing, Columbia MO, dementia, Lenoir Woods, new blog title, planet elderly | Leave a comment

Parental Journal 91 from Planet Elderly – Is It Time for Adult Pull-ups? Well, That Depends.

Posted on August 13, 2017 by jjmummert

Saturday, August 12, 2017 – mid-afternoon As it turns out, yes. It was time and Mom didn’t balk at all. In fact, she seemed to be a kind relieved to know that if she didn’t quite make it to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parental Journal, Uncategorized | Tagged Adult pull ups, Alzheimer's, Andy's, CC Broiler's, Columbia MO, elderly parents, ER, short-term memory loss, Teller's | Leave a comment