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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 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 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 34 From Planet Elderly -Christmas Visit 2015 Part Two (“Dont Get Married!!”)
Tuesday, December 22, 2016 At 6:30 this morning Mom said she had a doctor’s appointment. “You do? Who with?” “Dr. D,” she said. “Oh, I thought you had your appointment with him last week on the 15th.” “Maybe I better … Continue reading
Parental Journal 33 From Planet Elderly – Christmas Visit 2015 Part One
December 21, 2015 – evening Damn! I left the bourbon eggnog at home and forgot to take it with me when I left yesterday. The drive went smoothly, but the initial visit with Mom was a bit unsettling. Fortunately, she … Continue reading
Parental Journal 32 from Planet Elderly -Driving Up For Christmas Visit Tomorrow
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 afternoon Call from Mom. She was cheerful and wanted to tell me that Dad asked about me today. They had a good lunch, and she just wanted me to know that sometimes he remembers. Monday, Dec. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 30 from Planet Elderly – Long-distance Emotional Up’s and Down’s
Dec. 1, 2015 – evening I called Mom at 5:55 p.m. just to check in. No answer. I called again at 6:15 and she answered. I think she was probably napping earlier because when she answered she said she was … Continue reading
Parental Journal 29 from Planet Elderly – Thanksgiving Visit Part Two
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 26, 2015 – early afternoon Mom and I went over to visit Dad earlier than usual. The Chicago Thanksgiving parade was on TV, so we enjoyed watching it with others. Dad seemed quite mystified by what … Continue reading
Parental Journal 28 from Planet Elderly: Thanksgiving Visit Part One
Sat. Nov. 21, 2015 – Trip to Mom’s delayed due to snow storm in her area. She has called me multiple times telling me not to come, so I assured her that I would wait until after the snow. The … Continue reading
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