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The Sassy Chassis
My July Journey started out pretty darn bumpy. On the last day of June I was fitted with an ankle brace and orthotics which improved my walking and so far decreased the significant pain from calluses on the bottom of my feet. That is a big HURRAY! The new items were very comfortable and I…
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I am still me
I am”… I said To no one there And no one heard at all Not even the chair “I am”… I cried “I am”… said I And I am lost and I can’t Even say why “I am”… I said “I am”… I cried “I am” “I Am… I Said” as written by Neil Diamond ©…
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Getting hit in the face by a flying object
Getting hit in the face by a flying object: a good way to get to know someone. A wonderful array of camping type hor d’oeuvres was spread across the picnic table. Prosciutto, crackers, rye bread, smoked salmon, cheese, fruit and even foie gras! (although I don’t think we got into it) Beer and wine was…
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The River
The river I want to tell you one of my childhood memories. But along with it comes a geology lesson, my view of the river and thoughts about the present state of our country. The childhood memory becomes very vivid when I encounter these components: The Columbia River, a windstorm strong enough to make whitecaps…
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Hide and Seek: The Virus Game
Written March 1 There were many games played by the batch of kids in our neighborhood. Between Berney Drive, Celestia Drive, Wallace, Trimble Road and Delmont street, there were three girls and at least and dozen and half boys. When a large group turned out to play “Ditch em” was the game of choice. It…
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“Our Hope”
our friends house written May 30th We certainly made the best of a stormy situation. Charlie’s sister and I watched as the wind took shingles off houses. We saw a lot of snapped tree branches flying through the air and decided we really didn’t need to go out and save the BBQ. The wind increased…
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SHOW UP!
Show up Do I need to bring anything? No. Just show up. “Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain” Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassador Edie Anderson’s Dr. told her upon diagnosis. Edie used this same phrase with her physical trainer when he suggested a balance exercise. She wondered how that would improve her symptoms. Trusting…
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You Can’t Always Get What You Want
This is an undated entry. I think I wrote it in March 2020. No, you can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometime you find You get what you need Songwriters: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger © Abkco Music,…
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Tandem bike vs Recumbent Trike
With the pandemic influencing our whole world, I have extra time. Don’t you? After cleaning closets and drawers and any number of other household chores, I have taken this extra time as an opportunity. That’s not so new to me because I find opportunities just about anywhere. Getting on the computer I looked at pictures,…