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The dementia blues

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

My mother’s dementia has made me crazy, frustrated, furious, heartbroken, envious of other people who still have intact parents, and this week brings the sad. Crying in my Greek hotel room sad. My mother’s phone number is blocked because she … Continue reading →

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Another adventure awaits

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

In the continuing travel mission, I depart tonight for Greece. I booked this a year ago with Duende Retreats, a leap of trip faith as I hadn’t traveled with them yet and was booked for Italy in October that was … Continue reading →

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Another adventure awaits

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

In the continuing and always evolving travel mission, I depart tonight for Greece. I booked this a year ago with Duende Retreats, a leap of trip faith as I hadn’t traveled with them yet and was booked for Italy in … Continue reading →

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Dementia has made me crazy

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

For over 5 years now my brothers and I have been living with the effects of a family member having dementia. Our mom, who I have written about before, is worse by the week. Dementia brings out the worst in … Continue reading →

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Bless and release

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

I’ve had to correct myself a few times since my birthday end of March when I think of being in my 50s. I’m not now as headed into the 60s. I have had to release that decade and it was … Continue reading →

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To be or not want to be – with someone is the question

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

I was wondering this morning as I completely starfish my king sized bed if there would ever be someone else. As in would there be a special person who slept here even sometimes. Then it occurred to me do I … Continue reading →

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Reason #kajillion why I hate dementia

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

“Is your dad taking you?” My mom asked when I said I had a colonoscopy in the morning. I was momentarily speechless. I know I am probably not supposed to but I can’t help myself. “Mom, Dad has been gone … Continue reading →

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Re entry

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

Post trip re entry to work and home life has been a mixed bag. Nice to be in my own bed but sleep has been weird, waking up at off times. Then as I was getting back to work mode … Continue reading →

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Never in my wildest dreams – end of trip is here

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

In addition to what I wrote last time, I have stood and touched the front feet paws of the Sphinx and in between them, staring up at the face. I have seen 9 pyramids at the 3 most famous in … Continue reading →

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The kindness of strangers

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

Solo travel is by choice but it isn’t always what I wish was the case. This latest trip with 52 guests on a jet was comprised mostly of couples, husband and wives. There were two sister in laws travelling together, … Continue reading →

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