Monthly Archives: May 2009
Whirling, transient nodes of thought careening through a cosmic vapor of invention…
“My mind is aglow with whirling, transient nodes of thought careening through a cosmic vapor of invention…” Headley Lamar (Harvey Korman) Blazing Saddle’s Blurred Days, Preparing for Death and Medium Rare Diseases : The past 10 days have been a … Continue reading
Deja Vu all Over Again…Back to the ER
It’s like Yogi Berra once said…”Deja Vu all over again.” Last night after the previous late night and early morning trip to the ER it seemed like Judy was on the uptick. Her pain had gone down and she was … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, ER's and Trauma, healthcare
Monday Monday…a visit to the ER and the DMV
Well what can I say? If you remember Garfield the Cat and how he hates Monday’s you can probably understand this post. Maybe you have lived this yourself. Maybe not, but there is always tomorrow. I really expected to have … Continue reading
Rest Recovery and Reaction- Thoughts on Returning Home
The events of the past week have been a blur. The trip was non-stop action with a lot of stress built in. I am thankful that I was able to get a few moments to catch up with my brother … Continue reading
Filed under alzheimer's disease, Military, PTSD
Last Visit with Dad, Beer with Breakfast and Musings on my Visit to Mudville
Dad and Me 15 May 2009 in our matching Giants Apparel I got to the airport I had a better time checking in that my trip out. I had time to get breakfast in the Home Turf Sports Bar. As … Continue reading
Filed under alzheimer's disease, Baseball, beer, healthcare, Loose thoughts and musings, PTSD, travel
Mulligan Stew…Adventures on the Golf Course and the Bar
Me at the 18th after a Day of “Mulligan Stew” I have not golfed since last August when I was last out here. My shoulders and tendonitis which have bothered me since my return from Iraq have been too bad … Continue reading
Filed under alzheimer's disease, golf, Loose thoughts and musings
Alzheimer’s Disease, Ghost Fleets and Waiting for the End
Note: I want to thank all who have been offering words of encouragement, expressions of support and kindness as well as prayers this week. They are deeply appreciated. The week has been good but emotionally draining. Tomorrow after I visit … Continue reading
Filed under alzheimer's disease, Military, Navy Ships
Connecting…Baseball and Having My Dad Back for a Few Minutes
I visited my dad this morning at his nursing home and it was a good visit. The Deity Herself must have intervened, and I am glad about that. Alzheimer’s is really a terrible disease. It robs people of their mind … Continue reading
Filed under alzheimer's disease, Baseball, Loose thoughts and musings
