The Ribbon of Road Ahead

Glacier Bay, Alaska (author’s note: this story parallels “DADS”. Please leave a comment as to which you like better) Finding a secure place to put my foot became more challenging. Sandy soil gave way and I had to consciously think to pick up my feet.  Step high, step big. Darn Parkinson’s.  It was not going…

Down, down, down the trail went towards the small Oregon town of Banks. We were riding the state bike “rail to trail” which is located between Banks and Vernonia, Oregon.  Gliding at 15 mph kept me in control because if I went any faster, I would  not be able to respond quick enough to avoid…

Children Visiting 5.26.2021 “The Kids are coming on Sunday at 2:30” “What kids?” “You know  the KIDS!” “Oh you mean THE KIDS!” My husband is a CASA (court appointed special advocate).  For the last several years he saw the KIDs on a regular basis.  I never knew who the KIDs were, their ages or anything…

A short strory about keeping traditions alive. (a story about traditions)  Carol Clupny 5/19/2021 A Bluebird Day in Bickleton (a story about traditions)  Carol Clupny 5/19/2021 Getting dressed for Sunday morning church as a little girl actually  started  Saturday night. It began with the adult in charge  (mom, dad, big sister Beth) struggling to get …

some names and locations are reserved from comment to allow for some guessing to occur. Mothers Day 2021 Son number one sent a card.  Son number two Facebook messaged me.  Husband number one and only had a nice card and a plan to drive me wherever I wanted to go.  I wanted to see my…

Sometimes circumstances arise that allow other  people to show their true colors, and I mean in a positive way.   The first group in mind are in the good friends category.  Charlie  had to go out of town for a few days. He knew he was leaving me at a time I was not doing well…

A Challenge Just When I Needed One April 20, 2021 I have not been having a good time lately.  You read my last post, didn’t you?  My mind seems to be thinking clearly but the words are getting mixed  up.  I cannot walk any distance at all without support.  Up and out of the chair…

Why did I do that? Feeling crummy today. My ankles and feet are so swollen I cannot get my shoes on. I fell hard yesterday, on my back. I don’t usually fall on  my back. My trekking pole was not tightened and when I put it down and put my weight on it it slid…

Mt Rainier June 19, 2000 This was actually 21 years ago on our Anniversary. There must be a reason why it showed up in my memories today. This climb occurred 6 months after I had a total hysterectomy. Charlie and I spent a day on the lower slopes where he taught me about harness and…

I am very humbled.  Life is good for me.  Not only my life as a woman in my early sixties.  My life as a person with Parkinson’s disease is good, and at times even rewarding. In January of each year our church puts up crosses in the outdoor play area to remind people of the…