Category Archives: Alzheimer’s

My Many Weather Friend

Posted on August 8, 2016 by admin

  My Many Weather Friend My all weather friend, you’re a friend indeed, You are my many weather friend in need. You were there for me in summer, You were there for me in fall, You were there for me … Continue reading →

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Gimme a Break: Please

Posted on August 5, 2016 by admin

  Gimme a Break: Please Gimme a break is a common call from those suffering fatigue, from whatever cause. Recommended reading style is light and sorta hillbilly or a la We’ve Got a Convoy, surging relentlessly ahead. Inspiration for this … Continue reading →

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You’re Doing Very Well: As far as I can tell

Posted on August 1, 2016 by admin

  You’re Doing Very Well: As Far As I Can Tell You’re doing very well as far as I can tell, You’ve taken all your lumps and you’re moving right along, You’ve learned your lessons well and you’ve grown very … Continue reading →

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Grey Day: Watch us Stumble

Posted on July 29, 2016 by admin

  Grey Day: Watch us Stumble Watch us Trip A grey day brings a grey mood When we sit around and brood And feel sorry for ourselves. It shrinks us from our giant selves And we feel like sad little … Continue reading →

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What’s a Mile?: Old-fashioned

Posted on July 25, 2016 by admin

    What’s a Mile?: Old-fashioned I was talking a mile a minute to a kid the other day and wound up telling her a story about my “old days.” Well, she asked. I quoted an old saw, “Walk a … Continue reading →

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I Am No Friend of Dementia

Posted on July 22, 2016 by admin

  I Am No Friend of Dementia H. W. bryce I am no friend of dementia, I won’t give it a capital d, In fact I am his sworn enemy For what he’s done to my family. He has always … Continue reading →

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Harry’s Haircut

Posted on July 18, 2016 by admin

  Harry’s Haircut “What happened to you?” Mary asked in alarm. “I cut my hair.” Harry replied. “Don’t I look neat?” “Shaggy at best, like a tornado struck the farm.” “Saved you some bucks and that can’t be beat.” “But … Continue reading →

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