“Memories of a Milltown Girl” “Think Your Parents Were Tough?” Think again… The lives of kids of a town principal and the town’s ministers are equally challenging. Since the parents are expected to set a high standard for the community, their kids are expected to be the embodiment of that standard. Water balloons out the […]
“Hands Off, My Man!” Oh, she was cagey. Before the attendees arrived, she slunk in and chose the seat at the back of the room, right next to Paul who, for all intents and purposes, was oblivious to her intentions. It was then I saw and heard her: “Oh, you look just like Roy Rogers […]
“Traveling Man” See the dimple in his cheek? He’s only got one. Says it came from A screwdriver ricocheting back On him When he was a child I believe him Cuz he’s cheated death Countless times. Hell, I saved him On 2 occasions. Once, a piece of steak I cooked Lodged in his throat. I […]
But Does He Really Have Alzheimer’s? It’s a confounding disease—Alzheimer’s. And no 2 people get this disease the same way. Sometimes, his illness is very obvious, showing up as serious cognitive problems, but at other times, my partner can be amazingly “on,” as in witty, fun, engaging. The disease, at times, makes me wonder about my […]
They “Call” to Me But I’ve got no one to blame but myself. Through the past almost 3 years of the pandemic, I eschewed the normal disciplined lifestyle I’d followed most of my adult years. I ate desserts with abandon—the creamier, the more they called to me. I told myself that eating one a day […]