Date: August 30, 2016
Parkinson's Disease Rants & Ramblings Archive
Fruit of the Heart
Overcast, but not gloomy, the landscape brightens slowly signaling the arrival of some cooler weather. An agenda waits as this day unfolds, but in the still of these early hours we calmly reflect upon those things for which we are thankful. Parkinson’s has taken its toll but it has not stolen the joy of life. […]
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Thanking Through Distraction
Another day of scorching temperatures brought the steamy and tepid air to a place of constant discomfort as we navigated the out of doors from one errand to another. Bending over rendered the lumbar region seemingly raw and excruciatingly painful as puppy dishes were placed and then removed after contents were devoured. Concentration on working […]
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Grateful Moment
The heat and humidity seem layered on like icing on a cake. For now, there appears to be no reprieve from the residue of nature’s sauna. As the remaining four puppies await their family’s arrival during the week, they are taking advantage of the coolness of the indoor air conditioning. Frolicking and tackling one another […]
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The Lighted Pathway
Spotty rain showers helped lower the temperature a few degrees as this reluctant host to PD ventured out for some late morning errands. With the first errand completed an adventure to a nearby boutique café near the river seemed to be beckoning my fantasy for a late morning lunch. Only a few customers occupied a […]
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Heeding a Need
Heat and humidity engulfed the space around us as overcast skies brought a reprieve from the otherwise penetrating August sun. The man gasped for air as he explained his need for assistance moving some final objects from an apartment to a house on the north side of town. This possessor of Parkinson’s symptoms steadied himself […]
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