Do you ever feel that, despite adversity, you’ve found something resembling a balance within the imbalance? And for some reason you can’t quite put your finger on, which is probably for the best, it works or at least exists at the moment? I didn’t realize until last week just how much I was in that […]
Life, Love, Alzheimer’s and Prelude to the Lair of the Hong Kong Grandmother
I look at children these days and, aside from being generally annoyed by them, relish in the look of wonder and amazement if their eyes at what they see around them. There will come a day when they realize the world is a much more complicated place, but as dark as it can be, there’s […]
When Grandmothers and Hong Kong Grandmonthers Team Up And Go Bad
Grandmothers are believed to be warm, kind, cookie-making wisdom-sharers willing to embrace the future while keeping us grounded by reminding us of our past. Can’t you just smell the ham or turkey cooking in the kitchen and the sweet voice of reason reminding us why should keep perspective on life when things don’t go our […]
The Power of Maybe
My guy told me more than once after we started going out that he would be surprised if he lived past 30 years old. He couldn’t explain it, there was no rational explanation for it and I think he actually believed it. It really freaked me out when he’d say that. This is an odd […]
It’s What I Do (and a Week of Oddities)
A couple of very odd things happened this week. First, I had two absolutely peaceful and wonderful nights of sleep. It’s such a rarity these days because I’ll overheat, freeze, overheat, toss, turn and repeat multiple times throughout the night. I blame previous co-workers for this who were hot flashing at work. I think I […]
A Moment I’m Not Proud Of
This is going to be a tough one to write and possibly equally tough for you to read. I don’t offer any excuses, but I will set the scene for you so that you have a better understanding–or at least as much of one as possible–as to what happened. My general week has me working […]
Winning The Struggle Over Dealing With Alzheimer’s
Ever have internal conversations in your head that you don’t even realize you’re having? My guy did a double take a couple of years ago because I asked him a question, then answered for him, then retorted to the response he didn’t say and quipped right back burning my own ass in typical Ralph-fashion. The […]
A Letter To My Father
Dear Dad, You’re never going to read this. I know because you’ve stopped reading books and magazines since it’s difficult for you. So maybe this is for me or maybe it’s just something for the future. It tore me up when you apologized for not being able to read my last book. Of all the […]
Book Is Released…Sort Of! Also, Tales of the Hong Kong Grandmother
‘allo everybody! Yes, company from Hong Kong is amongst us. More on her in a moment. And now a word from our sponsor:
