Defeated by canasta Defeated by mah jongg Defeated by bridge decades ago when brain was at its peak Now defeated by crochet. Crochet! It’s practically knitting which I can do in my sleep. Best not try to prove this, could lose an eye. Should I try knitting with eyes closed just to make a point? …
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Parky dreams…occasionally sweet, always interesting
Sweet dreams I have a couple of friends with whom I chat in the early morning hours, usually between 7:00 and 8:00. And I haven’t turned into my mother. Oh no, it’s way less predictable than that. I’ve turned into my grandmother. I guess the “start-the-day with-a-rambling-conversation” gene skips a generation. Here’s a nearly verbatim …
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Two diets, no waiting
If you're a boomer and that sounds familiar, check out this audio clue. You guessed it, the theme from the old Andy Griffith show. Hmm, wonder whatever happened to the little kid who played Opie. And what in the world does the old Andy Griffith show have to do with Parkinson's or aging? Two chairs, …
I am a bear
No, this has zilch to do with the cutie-pie star of the eponymous TV show. I am speaking of what is likely the primal, ursine urge to hibernate. Last Sunday morning my frequent partner in crime Diane texted me around midday, asking if I wanted to go line dancing at 7:00. Sure do, I said, …
An appeal to our country’s leaders
When I began this blog, I vowed not to be political. I’d leave that minefield to others sharper, better informed and with a much wider reach than mine. The Moving and Shaking blog will continue to focus on Parkinson’s Disease, the vagaries and vicissitudes of aging, and whatever captures my attention that week. And here’s what’s …
It’s not brain surgery
But sometimes, it kinda is. I recently received notification that, as someone with a moderate case of Parkinson’s, I might be eligible for a clinical trial for a new gene therapy. Brain surgery! Gene therapy! Them’s fightin’ words. And from where I sit, they’re both words of hope…and also scary as hell. I’d always thought …
Apply for your (not) dream job
Despite retirement, I now have a nearly full time job. Congratulations, you're thinking. WTF I'm thinking. Here's the resume that thrust me into this line of work: Job Title: Healthy person 1973-2021; Not so healthy person. 2021-Present. Skills and qualifications: Lemons into lemonade outlook. Ability to change horses in midstream. Patience of a saint. Goal: …
I’m still here
One week turned into two and next thing I know, it’s been almost radio silence from me for several weeks. My only explanation… laziness. Hey, I’m human! Here’s one more rerun post while I gear up for more observations and opinions about Parkinson’s, aging and whatever flotsam and jetsam make their way into that odd …
Laying low because laid low
By the thing that has no name. I think of it as a broken butt because the center of my left cheek is where the worst of the pain resides. The orthopedist thinks it’s a nerve issue. Relief may be on the way in the form of a cortisone shot tomorrow. I’m keeping my expectations …
Chronic WHAT???
I didn’t get it at first. What everyone meant when they used the phrase “ it will take time.” By everyone I mean the pain management doctor. My movement disorder specialist/ neurologist. The physical therapist. Not having endured many assaults on my heretofore mostly healthy body, I assumed that most conditions could in be fixed …
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