I could be Plato cursing drunken revelers or a modern parent wondering where their child is ninety minutes past your agreed on curfew time. The constant is that despite the surface accoutrements like a wine bottle or a cellphone, the behaviors being complained about haven’t really changed. Roudy teenagers all. As is usual I’m going…… Continue reading Oh, the Youth,,,
Category: Journey
Thanksgiving
Yes, I’m really that behind on writing blog posts. I’m overdue by two months. Mea maxima culpa. I spent Thanksgiving with my dear friend Richard up in Rockland Maine. We watched movies, chatted and visited the Hopper Museum. I would say that I could appreciate the art while not being entranced by it. For another…… Continue reading Thanksgiving
A Snap in the Air
It’s not like when I was a lad, or even when I was a teenager, Then there would be a killing frost back in late September and brilliant colors on the Maples in the neighborhood where I lived in Westchester county, I had some beautiful pictures back then of the trees against brilliant blue skies.…… Continue reading A Snap in the Air
New Neuro
Today we met with my neurologist. It was different and I learned a bit. From the discussion it seems likely I have an atypical form of Parkinson’s. Unfortunately that would mean that DBS (deep brain stimulation) wouldn’t be useful. I’m scheduled to see Lahey’s specialist in movement disorters in January – understand that today’s neuro…… Continue reading New Neuro
Boredom
I’m probably the last person in the world who should be bored. I have plenty to do in the appt, and plenty of interests to occupy me, but I lack the energy much of the time to engage. Then some interests, like 3d printing consist of setting things up and waiting for hours for a…… Continue reading Boredom
Seems Like Life Just Goes On
Last fall wasn’t ideal. With a bad side effect from the medicine benztropine, confusion and more, I ended up losing time from November through March. I have very few memories from that time. It took until March for them to identify that I needed to stop the medication. The confusion which had take hold in…… Continue reading Seems Like Life Just Goes On
Fragile Men
I had a thirty minute talk yesterday with my sister about the fragility of the male ego. Now, to be fair, friends need some stroking, that’s part of the deal as a friend. I praise your accomplishments and you praise mine. Similarly I support you in your problems as you do with mine. But men…… Continue reading Fragile Men
More change, more stasis
The one thing I can guarantee is that my parkinson’s will continue to get worse, but hopefully slowly, and my depression will always be a balancing act. This last month actually saw a big improvement in my depression and all I needed to do was to eat enough food at dinner before taking my pills.…… Continue reading More change, more stasis
The Holidays
Pictures of happy little girls and boys with father doting on them with an argyle sweater. Mom in cooking mittens holding a tin of cookies and let’s not forget spot the favorite dog and sparkie the cat. Out of doors stays the pure white powdery snow. Brought to you all by Hallmark(tm). But for most…… Continue reading The Holidays
Why is retirement so difficult?
I find myself watching too much TV, but lack the energy many days to do more. It seems pointless and can be boring itself. Finding meaning is difficult to do now, as I’m not working — something which really lent some urgency to life as well as meaning. I have hobbies, but find I rarely…… Continue reading Why is retirement so difficult?
My Gifted Life 