Date: July 23, 2014
Parkinson's Disease Rants & Ramblings Archive
In The Presence
The day has begun with a bright and intense sun glowing over the horizon. Accompanying the intense orb is a level of humidity greater than ninety percent. A venture out of the air conditioned and artificial climate of the abode renders one soaked in one’s own fluid as though venturing through a rain forest. Just […]
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From “Must be” to Just be”
Jonathan Swift is credited with stating You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Struggling with the experience of frustration at keeping a clean abode I dread the exercise of house cleaning. As I clean one space I notice another that needs attention. Given only a week after cleaning to a semi […]
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Summer
Cooler and more moderate breezes flow today through the trees and garden here on the farm. This is such a welcomed reprieve from the scorching high humidity days experienced just a week ago. As a child growing up here before the days of central air conditioning and heat, the windows in spring, summer, and fall […]
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Immunization
Perched on the railing of the back deck the flower boxes are overflowing with bright colored blooms. A cold front moved through last evening and left behind much cooler and dryer air, The blooms this morning seem almost crisp as they glisten in the light of the early dawn. Absent this year is the abundance […]
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Today
The hanging fern swings gently in the morning breeze as streams of light shine through from the rising sun behind it. Early morning chores have given way to a time of reading and reflection. Not satisfied with just one there are currently three books in various stages of completion. The morning experience has become one […]
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Tune Up
Thoughts randomly arise on subjects about which I have only occasionally given attention. During the wee hours of this morning, however, those random thoughts seemed to take an obsessive hold during the few moments after waking to nature’s call. From one seemingly important task to another, this mind would gallop obsessively as though its attention […]
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The Play
A breeze blows from the northeast even as the temperature rises in the wake of increased humidity. Perched comfortably in the lounge chair on the open deck one hears the cackling of the laying hens and the crow of the commanding rooster. Summer has fully bloomed on us and warmth is everywhere. Gazing through the […]
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Different
Just three miles away the rumbling and boom of fireworks from the local city display sent animals scurrying to their respective safe places. The campfire in the back yard was a delightful accompaniment to the majestic wedding gazebo as a backdrop. A reprieve from the oppressive heat was delivered as fresh cool air from the […]
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The Elixir
The overcast sky is but a reflection of the changing weather scene from hot to hotter. The level of humidity has risen to the degree of swelter. Just a few minutes gathering vegetables from the lovingly prepared garden renders one soaked from head to toe. The modern convenience of air conditioning is one we have […]
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