Back on Track

After a week of prodding and coaxing, my mother is pretty much back on track. She was able to walk down her steps and go with my father to dialysis and then they went to a restaurant for dinner. It took her a week to recuperate and thank god she bounced back.

Pete and Repeat

Years ago there was a television show called Pete and Repeat. It was about two brothers that were both named Pete. Everything was doubled. Lately I feel like Pete and Repeat. I say everything twice sometimes even three times. Most people around me are hearing impaired. The problem is that they think that everyone is either talking low or mumbling. I say something once. Then I say it again. The third time I shorten the sentence. The fourth time I say forget it, it wasn't important.

Screaming Kids

Last weekend at the pool, there were some young children playing. They were about 50 feet away. They were running and screaming. They were a bunch of happy kids. One of the women at the pool was getting annoyed. She kept staring at the kids, looking angry. I told her that the kids were only acting happy. Isn't that what childhood is about?

Season Change

I went to sleep feeling like it was summer. I woke up feeling like it is autumn. Somehow overnight, the feeling of the season changed in my mind. I woke up when it was not yet sunny. The air felt cooler. People are going back to school in some states. The pool seems emptier. I've lost that summer feeling and it feels a bit sad.

Upgrade

Today we are upgrading our electrical system. Most people have already done it but we are one of the last holdouts. I will have no electricity for about 6 hours. I am glad that it is a cool day. Our timing worked out perfectly.

Car Sanctuary

Sometimes I feel that my car is my sanctuary. It is a place where I can sit alone, listen to music and relax. My mind can be as free as I want it to be. Yesterday I went to Brooklyn to stay with my mother while my father was at dialysis. It took 1 hour and 20 minutes to drive 35 miles. I didn't  mind it because it was time alone with myself. Moving slowly and humming with the radio. By the time I got to their house I was happy and calm. I had a nice day making sure that my mother had her needs attended to. The hour ride back was like the drive in. Smooth and quiet.

Stew

This week was the grand opening of the Stew Leonard's in my town. I gave it a day and then went to see what everyone was talking about. The store has high quality groceries but at a more expensive price point. They have singing puppets and the atmosphere is like a sideshow. It is a bit loud but definitely festive. They are a bit limited on items. There was no pasta in boxes and only a choice of a few cereals. It is a nice place to shop, but not for every day groceries.