Category Archives: Alzheimer’s

I Had to Walk Away

Posted on January 25, 2016 by admin

Had to Walk Away A humorous look at the quirks of memory   Time to Walk Away Made a trip to the store downtown Found a thing that she was bound To like. Whadya know? No wallet! Changed my pants. … Continue reading →

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The Codger and the Matron

Posted on January 22, 2016 by admin

I Love You, Dammit The Codger and the Matron Two old folks, an old codger  and a matron, fall into a grumpy state of disconnected union after fifty years together. Then, one day: I LOVE YOU DAMMIT I love you, … Continue reading →

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The New Dresser

Posted on January 18, 2016 by admin

The New Dresser The new dresser, front view A He Said, She Said episode She said We need a new dresser He said No we don’t She said We do He said But we just bought these two see-through plastic … Continue reading →

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My Best Friend

Posted on January 15, 2016 by admin

My Best Friend She come and she go, She disappear, she reappear, She use the place like an open door, But I love her. She love to cuddle, she da boss, I miss her when she’s gone. I miss her … Continue reading →

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Remember Billie

Posted on January 11, 2016 by admin

Remember Billie? She said Remember that time when you came around and called me? He said What time was that? She said You know, that time you yelled up at my window. Hey Annie, you called. He said O-kaaay She … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Communication

Posted on January 8, 2016 by admin

Lost in Communication I am a talker. Well, I used to talk, and to talk, But something in my brain doesn’t work now, While my body is slowing and pain stops my walk, And for talk all I can do … Continue reading →

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The ‘Secret’ to Happiness

Posted on January 6, 2016 by admin

Happiness is…   Moments of Happiness Someone posted a postcard on Facebook labelled Collect Moments, which read: “Collect moments, not things” Sorry I didn’t log the source, but it was posted to the public. And, –Mentors Channel asks: is that … Continue reading →

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