Date: September 17, 2013
Parkinson's Disease Rants & Ramblings Archive
Season of Reason
The crisp morning signals the approaching change of season from summer to autumn. Leaves are steadily falling already from several of the black walnut trees and the chestnut pods litter the ground with an invitation to harvest. A few tomatoes cling to the vines as the chilled air gives way to warming sunshine. Soon the […]
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The Intruder
The scene is like that from a nature documentary. Arising starkly unadorned between the green of the majestic black walnut and full leafed maple, the bare skeleton of the once stately oak tree stands as a relic of times past. A closer look unveils the perch of the regal red tailed hawk. Its mate, though […]
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All The Pieces
The carport is strewn with unused or discarded pieces from the latest construction project. The structure is magnificent and will bring enjoyment to friends and family for years to come. The task of sorting the sawed pieces has begun and the first and easiest was identifying and collecting those that could easily be used as […]
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But How Will You Live
Life was changing. Focus was shifting from developing a consulting business to preparing for the ministry that had been a lifelong calling. There were some bothersome physical impediments to my usual agile maneuvers. A limp, noticeable first to others was becoming more pronounced. My right hand was becoming stiff, causing more than the usual mistakes […]
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An Old Friend
The days are becoming shorter. Darkness will soon possess its equal share on the way to overtaking light’s duration. I’ll miss the light because with it comes warmth, vibrant growth of all things green and a sense of freedom from the confines of layers to maintain warmth. Â I’ll miss my old friend called Summer, but […]
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The Stream of Life
The fog is lifting and the sun is beginning its glare upon the day. The heat will rise soon as the remnant of summer pleads its case. The last vestige of vegetables lingers in the garden awaiting the harvester’s hand and the fields of green glisten in their pride before the frost to come. The […]
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Memories are made today!
The first time I saw my daughter was when a woman named Ushabin brought her to me at an ashram in India. As she placed that precious and beautiful six week old angel in my arms, I could not contain the tears that refreshed my cheeks as I was virtually overwhelmed with joy, gratitude, concern […]
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What About Today?
I grew up in a household with an older sister who was a bit of a hypochondriac. Okay, those who knew her will attest that she was more than a bit. I’ve always suspected it was her way of garnering attention that was sympathetic and consoling. Although I lived in that household for only seventeen […]
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Acceptance is Not Defeat
Original Post 09/08/2013 I just tried five times to button the cuff on my left wrist. After removing my watch and sitting back in my recliner, the sixth attempt was the charmer. I smiled broadly at the change that has come. Not at the loss of dexterity, but at the loss of anger over being […]
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In Praise of Today
Today, this moment, is filled with a sense of hope about what is to come. Tomorrow will be another story. Perhaps it will be as blessed as today, but as of now, hope for today is sufficient. A restful evening and awaking to a crisp dawn crowned with the glistening of sunrise bring a sense […]
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