Tag Archives: humor

Maybe we Paint an Onion

Posted on July 30, 2019 by rstaples2013

“What would you like us to do today on your 92nd birthday?” This was my question yesterday to my husband.  His immediate response was “Maybe we should paint an onion.” Given his dementia, I am usually not surprised by unexpected … Continue reading →

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A Smile and a Receipt

Posted on February 17, 2019 by rstaples2013

(Please read yesterday’s post “I don’t feel like me” for context here.) I woke up this morning to greet my new hair color and subsequently my new face in the mirror. As I pondered and tried on different expressions, I … Continue reading →

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I don’t feel like me

Posted on February 16, 2019 by rstaples2013

It’s when I look in a mirror. The me that looks back at me is not the me I know. I even introduced myself to the me in the mirror, but no meaningful connection was made. I go to my … Continue reading →

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Did I Miss the Parade?

Posted on July 4, 2018 by rstaples2013

I really don’t mind missing a parade. I know today is July 4 and a parade comes naturally to mind. For some it’s a tradition and a fun way to celebrate. Watching the parade implies appreciation for those passing by … Continue reading →

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Cancel the Dementia Screening

Posted on February 13, 2018 by rstaples2013

One of the “companions” of aging is the unspoken question, “Am I starting to forget things that I should be remembering?” This question is a bit comical to me in that, having worked as a pastor in a church, I … Continue reading →

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Was I Supposed to Feed Him

Posted on December 31, 2016 by rstaples2013

  Twenty-five years ago I married my husband. This year in a marriage often prompts a public celebration, but we are choosing to just be the two of us. This is mostly because my husband has had both a stroke … Continue reading →

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Fox Hole Evangelism

Posted on December 19, 2015 by rstaples2013

My Koi pond needs an aerator to keep the fish alive during the winter season. I have been unsuccessful in scheduling my usual professional pond service this fall. So, rather than pondering my seven Koi friends gasping for air, I … Continue reading →

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Stories these Hands Could Tell

Posted on June 29, 2015 by rstaples2013

I am not very often conscious of my hands. Most days they are awesome gifts of skill and dexterity that I simply take for granted. .But today I noticed my hands. It was intriguing to me that they looked like … Continue reading →

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I Decided to do it Today

Posted on February 17, 2015 by rstaples2013

I know how to keep my body at a healthy weight. I really can’t explain why, but for the last several weeks, even maybe few months, I have just eaten anything I wanted to eat. I have a friend who … Continue reading →

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