Date: February 27, 2014
Parkinson's Disease Rants & Ramblings Archive
The Engine
As we walked through the familiar door a volunteer greeted us. Two homeless men were waiting patiently outside the tiny food pantry while the Pastor searched the shelves for some staples to sustain the men for a few days. The sanctuary was clean and inviting as I remembered it and some chairs were arranged for […]
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The Door
Traffic congestion, tailgaters, lollygaggers and lane closures were among the host of those on the welcome mat in South Florida. Once registered at the timeshare, the first visit to the apartment proved to be an ordeal never before experienced. The electronic door lock was dead and secure in the locked position. A quick visit from […]
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Pass the Syrup
Sometimes the liquid flows effortlessly like coffee from the pot to the mug. At other times, the liquid moves slowly like the syrup from the jar to the waiting pancake. I personally prefer the effortless flow, but syrup has its place as well. For the PD challenged among us, some days flow smoothly whereas others […]
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The Fuel
Overcast and windy, the day presents itself warmer than it appearance. The winds of March are arriving well before their calendar schedule as evidenced by the whirling sound around the old farmhouse crevices. Let loose from the indoor confines of the evening, Gracie races in circles until nature calls her to its business. Today’s agenda […]
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The Remainder
Flipping an omelet was a simple task. Turning from side to side in the bed was once a thoughtless maneuver. Putting on pants while standing was second nature and required no thought or attention. Hopping from the chair to attend to a recalled task was a snap. Flicking a light switch was accomplished with lightening […]
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Fighting the Dragon
By Cathy Garrott Each day we all must face the unknown. We never know what might happen that will suddenly turn our world up-side-down. Just as my diagnosis of PD came totally out of the blue (when I had been assured it was something else) turning my life into daily struggles I never expected, I […]
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Surprise
I was doing a quick login to a well known genealogy site to check on information about a great grandfather. Something I had never seen before caught my eye. The window said message. I scrolled over to it and clicked to open. As I read, tears filled my eyes as I realized it was a […]
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The Eyes
Crows are cawing loudly in the meadow as they seek morsels of seed remaining in the now colorless landscape coated with snow and ice. The sky is overcast as prognosticators assert the arrival of another weather front before the dawn of sunny days. Cold, damp, dreary and unwelcoming is the view out the front window. […]
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The Capsule
Light was streaming through the slightly opened blinds as morning came calling at the farm. The winter solstice has passed and days are growing longer as spring moves closer than before. As I lay contemplating the day ahead, my thoughts went to prayers of gratitude for a solid night’s rest, the presence of a comforting […]
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The Thread
Two dark eyes peering from the golden tan head attached to a frantically wagging posterior signal to me a desire to play. Soon, the ball is dropped beside my reclining seat as if saying; let’s get this going. Ice covered snow outside precludes a romp in the yard lest there be a furry orb sliding […]
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