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The Search for an Ending
The priority summer project for major marital brownie points was our Basement Clean Up and Clear Out: years of family photos spread across four corners of the ping pong table; disassembled trophy parts in boxes on the floor; postcards, letters, … Continue reading
Reunions
For the holidays my extended family converged in Chicago for Christmas after a yearlong coronavirus hiatus. Before the re-assembly, I developed an aggravating cough with no other symptoms, but could not shake the hack, so I took three Rapid Covid-19 … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day in Quarantine
In early March, Mom’s residency called to say that for safety purposes, they needed to establish limited visiting hours. I completely understood and swung by to see Mom on her birthday, March 9th. A few days later I received the … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving 2019
My sister didn’t believe the sincerity of my pain when I fell in a heap to the floor after Thanksgiving dinner. “He’s just trying to get out of doing dishes.” Not true. I crumpled under the massive weight of the … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day
Mom dumped a stack of clothing on my bed the size of Mount Olympus. The shear mass paralyzed me. She said I could not watch Hercules until I folded all my clothes. Such an impossible feat stretched beyond my physical … Continue reading
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Perspective
In the Ohio State versus Kansas 2012 Final Four, rising star Deshaun Thomas, who attended my high school, played for the Buckeyes, so after taking Mom to the Y, we headed back to her memory care facility and settled in … Continue reading
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As We Are
Last month, my mom’s residency had their annual Back-to School Carnival, and a large chunk of extended families gathered for a major league cookout and block party. Mom and I strolled around the get-together enjoying the sights and sounds. The … Continue reading
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True Grit
Last night, I watched the Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me documentary on CNN about his struggle, and his family’s struggle, with Alzheimer’s disease. I don’t know how the critics will rate this film, but I loved it. Four stars. I remember … Continue reading
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Departures
I grasped Mom’s bike to keep her from falling and realized the end of our riding days drew near. We shared a tandem until that too became too difficult for her. We still had plenty to do: Foster Park walks, … Continue reading
Moments of Mom 