How long?

Mom asked the other night if anything could be done about her memory loss.  I told her no, that’s part of the disease (dementia), and that’s why she lives with us now.  She sighed and asked if we knew how long? How long till what?  Till she can no longer reason?  Till she can no…

Say Something

Say something. That was the title of a blog post I read last week.  And it reminded me of 2 friendships—how I failed in one, and how that failure motivates me to do a better job at caring for my friends. Decades ago, a friend was going through deep waters, and I didn’t know what…

Updated Update on Closures

Social distancing can make you feel–well, distant!  It certainly doesn’t feel social.  It feels like you’re avoiding people, which you are.  Some folks may be just fine with that.  Others miss being able to get together with friends and family.  I haven’t been able to hug my grandbabies in FOREVER…well, for weeks anyway. I actually…