It is worth remembering and keeping in mind her class as a person and her caring nature. Perhaps there will be a time when we shall see her like again. We must at least be permitted our dreams.
"Life is so dear, I can't imagine what we'll do when it's over" : What a powerful, thought provoking opening! It is something I ponder from time to time. I'm 1 year behind you Garrison, having turned 82 last week. Still madly, madly, in love with Maureen since 1966! Loving the life we lead and hate to think that it will end someday. Or change, if not end !
Thank you for making this a podcast episode. I’m having those Mitt moments too. It’s wonderful when hours later the memory kicks in. And the groin to heart thing resonates too as I’m scheduled for a procedure soon that I believe will traverse that path. Glad we’re both still here.
Best wishes to you, for the best outcome! and thank you :-) because I think you've just coined a new phrase, via GK: Mitt moment. I'm sure I will continue to use it frequently!
I can't tell a story anymore without forgetting the name of at least one of the people I'm trying to describe, be they famous Hollywood movie stars or family or friends. The names of the movie stars can be Googled on the ever-present smart phones in our hands mid story and so it's no big deal to do so in the midst of ongoing conversation, but the family or friend names momentarily forgotten is a harder workaround. The tougher thing for we elderly is when we make what once were well-known cultural references while speaking with young people who you can tell have no idea what you are talking about, and they stare at you with their blank faces but are too polite to tell you that you are just a jabbering old fool to them with stories that make no sense. There once was a time when we spoke without aides of any kind and names were right there and references recognized instantly by everyone . . . but those days are gone.
When in doubt try it out. Does "In bed with she and I" sound better to you? If not try "She and I were in bed"......together, we assume. The grammatical use has to do with subject and object, but without knowing the rules you should trust your ear.
Wow. I can't help but wonder what you said... But in the grand scheme of things it really doesn't matter - if they remember you were there, you're golden!
I miss Al Franken. I just subscribed to his podcast:
https://www.alfranken.com/
It is worth remembering and keeping in mind her class as a person and her caring nature. Perhaps there will be a time when we shall see her like again. We must at least be permitted our dreams.
"Life is so dear, I can't imagine what we'll do when it's over" : What a powerful, thought provoking opening! It is something I ponder from time to time. I'm 1 year behind you Garrison, having turned 82 last week. Still madly, madly, in love with Maureen since 1966! Loving the life we lead and hate to think that it will end someday. Or change, if not end !
Thank you for making this a podcast episode. I’m having those Mitt moments too. It’s wonderful when hours later the memory kicks in. And the groin to heart thing resonates too as I’m scheduled for a procedure soon that I believe will traverse that path. Glad we’re both still here.
Best wishes to you, for the best outcome! and thank you :-) because I think you've just coined a new phrase, via GK: Mitt moment. I'm sure I will continue to use it frequently!
Just one wonderful story after another.
I hope someday to forget the name of the current occupant.
My God, that was beautiful. You brought me to tears. Thank you. And, thank God for you, and for Jenny, and for Mayo.
This musing is a bit like circumnavigating the globe-a stop here, a stop there-all relevant to the journey, the anchor being your wife at your side.
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don't worry about forgetting names because it's been a lifelong issue so at least it hasn't got much worse now that I'm 62
I can't tell a story anymore without forgetting the name of at least one of the people I'm trying to describe, be they famous Hollywood movie stars or family or friends. The names of the movie stars can be Googled on the ever-present smart phones in our hands mid story and so it's no big deal to do so in the midst of ongoing conversation, but the family or friend names momentarily forgotten is a harder workaround. The tougher thing for we elderly is when we make what once were well-known cultural references while speaking with young people who you can tell have no idea what you are talking about, and they stare at you with their blank faces but are too polite to tell you that you are just a jabbering old fool to them with stories that make no sense. There once was a time when we spoke without aides of any kind and names were right there and references recognized instantly by everyone . . . but those days are gone.
Hi Majik!
Your post made me think of Joni Mitchell:
🎶And the seasons they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
We’re captive on the carousel of time.
We can’t return
We can only look behind from where we came
And go round and round and round in the circle game.🎶
Thanks, Heidi. LOVE me some Joni Mitchell!
Isn't that" She and I " not me and her ?
When in doubt try it out. Does "In bed with she and I" sound better to you? If not try "She and I were in bed"......together, we assume. The grammatical use has to do with subject and object, but without knowing the rules you should trust your ear.
So you dreamed that? Sounds like one of mine! Michelle is a babe in my book!
Wow. I can't help but wonder what you said... But in the grand scheme of things it really doesn't matter - if they remember you were there, you're golden!