December 2017 Island Trip – Synopsis
My husband and I made a fast trip to the Island the day after Christmas. We: Gazed in wonder at the newly painted ceiling, repeatedly. Had the water heater tech come out and fix a leak, and then marveled at the endless supply of hot water. I’ve been working on this house for a year […]
Christmas 2017
Christmas was, much like Thanksgiving, just fine. Mom was quiet most of the time, enjoyed dinner and desert, and really enjoyed playing a card game after dinner, though each time it was her turn to ‘lead’ the hand, we had to teach her the game anew. Once my husband took mom and my step daughter […]
Off to a Good Start!
Mom just called my husband’s cell phone (a Christmas Miracle) asking where I am. She insists I told her I’d pick her up at 1:30. I’m hoping she forgets this by the time I actually do pick her up at our arranged 2:45. Funny how she called at the stroke of 1:30, not allowing even […]
Ceiling Paint Complete!
I’ve shared enough photos of the smoke damaged walls and ceiling in the Island house, while posting about the process of repainting the walls over the last couple of year. I am ecstatic to share two photos the painter sent of the ceiling, and can’t wait to see the work in person. It looks like […]
What’s Left re Leasing the Island House
While getting things done, even with the help of a property manager, has felt herky-jerky over the last six months, there are suddenly only four main items left on the list before I can lease Island house: Hooking up the drilled well. I’m still (patiently) waiting for a bid from the company that drilled the […]
Holiday Party
Mom’s AL community had its holiday party yesterday afternoon. We found mom in her apartment, and headed to the living room to enjoy the music program. The entertainer played guitar, ukulele, sang, read stories and poetry, while giving us context for the stories and poems. He was a delight, and mom really enjoyed his act. […]
Timeline…
Tim sent me a copy of a note that my mom sent him in April of 1999. It was a delight, full of humor, a haiku, and a newspaper clipping from the Island police blotter about someone they both knew, but didn’t care for, who fell into a septic tank while inspecting it! Enjoying this […]
Flower Pilferer
Flower arranging was in full swing when we got back to the AL community. Mom Loves this activity. We dropped mom’s purse and jacket at her apartment, where I noted the usual small collection of flower buds in plastic cups. I suggested that she join the flower group, I’d find my daughter to swap car […]
Optometrist Appointment
Mom has been complaining for about a month that her left cataract has returned. This is an impossibility, but obviously something was up, so I found an optometrist clinic who took her vision insurance, was near the AL community, and had good reviews. It turns out: A layer of cells has built up on the […]
An Aside…
A momentary break in our normal programming to share with you a habit of our feline. 😼 Our cat likes to bring in birds. Live birds. He trots them into the house, spits them out, and then pretends he’s interested in them. I think he’s showing me cat hunting moves. Upon my return home, late […]
Dementia Dance - Travels with Mom 