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The dementia blues

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

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

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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Bless and release

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

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

“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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Never in my wildest dreams – end of trip is here

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

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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Never in my wildest dreams

2.5 weeks into a dream trip with another week to go. No to do lists, no job responsibilities, social media break that coincided with Lent and the trip departure, this huge vacation is in full swing. Not like any vacation … Continue reading

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Red mustang living

My much loved dad died on Father’s Day June 16th of 2013. As my daughter said at the timing of his passing on that day of all days, ‘Grandad always knew how to make an entrance and an exit.’ That … Continue reading

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