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Joyful Thursday

Here begins Joyful Thursday, prompted by the fourth movement of the American Discovery symphony, title Joy. As we walked across the country we witnessed much joy in both nature and the people we met along the way. In these troubled … Continue reading

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The Sadness that Defies Depression

As I look out the window from where we spend most of our days, out towards our Emerson Street neighborhood, I notice our neighbor’s car missing from the driveway across the street. The car should be there this time of … Continue reading

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May the Circle be Unbroken

I tucked Cindy in for the night, went around to my side of the bed and started watching our daughter Serena’s graduate recital streaming on the Internet. Her piece incorporates several different performance elements to convey the theme of coping … Continue reading

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The Four Stages of Decline

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Over the weekend I had a rare opportunity to go for a trail run by myself, while our daughter Charissa sat with Cindy. I do my best thinking while hiking or running in the woods. This time I reflected on … Continue reading

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Fringe Health Benefits

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I continued to run stairs during the summer, on hot and humid days that were unsuitable for getting Cindy out. Since my outdoor activities with the pedicab and datemobile provide all my distance/aerobic needs, I use stair reps more for … Continue reading

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Contingency Plans

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I heard a chuckle from Cindy as I pushed her in the datemobile (wheelchair) up the Haystack Mountain road. One might think this results from getting Cindy out in nature, but who knows. Cindy gives an occasional chuckle even in … Continue reading

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“There is beauty in ordinary things.”

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“There is beauty in ordinary things. Isn’t that the point?” That is the last line of the last episode of the last sitcom that Cindy and I will be binge watching together. The concluding sentiment has to be the best … Continue reading

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A Favor for a Friend

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A friend of mine needs a favor to help him in his role as a long term caregiver. He knows what he needs, based on both research and extensive experience, but my friend is very shy and introverted, seldom bold … Continue reading

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Preserving the Will to Live

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As I retire Cindy’s worn out pants I have a difficult decision to make. Do I get a replacement pair? Three years ago when my daughters bought these pants and two others the decision was easier. Based on her rate … Continue reading

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Betrayals of Fate and their Silver Linings

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I cycled family slides on the television monitor. I could cycle our hiking slides, but Cindy sees enough of those when I practice the first four movements of the American Discovery symphony. This is the time of day when I … Continue reading

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