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[George]

And on that note (B-flat)...

PAGE FIVE DANCE!!

[John G.]

TCB, I wouldn't count those who left you in your time of need as friends, not even good acquaintances.

[elmore3003]

TCB, I wouldn't count those who left you in your time of need as friends, not even good acquaintances.

Exactly!

[MBarnum]

DR TCB, last time I saw you, you were full of laughs and smiles! No negativity there!

[MBarnum]

This made my day.

The issue of gay rights has been going strong in India the last few years, and many Bollywood celebs are speaking out...here is the best example I have seen so far.

Actor Imran Khan has made this very funny video of him answering stupid questions from straight people about gays.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXqH7_dYM_k

[Jane]

My younger brother, however, is furious with my sister...and we are all thinking it is time for mom to move in with him, so that he can see what it is like trying to take care of someone who is never satisfied with anything. Mom herself, thinks she would prefer to move back to Medford, anyway...so we will see what happens.

VIBES YOUR MOTHER MOVES TO MEDFORD WITH YOUR YOUNGER BROTHER!!!!

[Jane]

Here's the third song Richard Sherman sang at the Do - finally got it uploaded to You Tube.

http://youtu.be/bUjByTSv8X0

Wow! What a delightful time! Thanks for sharing.

Ditto!

[Jane]

Boy they sure make this thing sound like perfection.  I rather doubt that it works this well.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-bobsweep-robotic-vacuum-cleaner-and-mop-1?p=3&utm_source=channel_goods_redesign-deals&utm_medium=email&sid=51b7eabe-55a3-4d85-99c8-195ac1be7b7c&division=seattle&user=3136d6bc4087d05f30d9d80b0096556df99f3397f450a7eda2670e75ef85bc3f&date=20131226&s=body&c=deal_title&d=deal-page

Are you thinking of getting one?

[Jane]

I love seeing my parents, but it also makes me sad to see their memories deteriorating and to see them struggle to do things they've always know how to do. It's just aging, but it's really stressful to watch.

I know...my dad wasn't walking too sturdily yesterday.  It looked like with every step he was looking for something to hang on to.  And his hearing is going.

That sounds like me 

[elmore3003]

From the NY TIMES review of the must-miss "August: Osage County":

Really, “acting” is an inadequate word for what the cast of this movie is doing. Maybe, in honor of one of the leading industries in the Sooner State, we should call it “fracting.” The application of enormous pressure is involved, a great quantity of subterranean gas is forced to the surface, and the environmental consequences are likely to be controversial.

Another way to think of “August: Osage County,” which was directed by John Wells and adapted by Tracy Letts from his own play, is as a thespian cage match.

[TCB]

I've made out my checks for estimated tax payments to the state and IRS. I think that when we reach social security age, our lives should be tax-free. They're bleeding this turnip to death.

I agree, or at least cut in half.

[TCB]

DR TCB, last time I saw you, you were full of laughs and smiles! No negativity there!

I was still walking then, wasn't I Mike?

[singdaw]

I would think a Minnesota audience would be well behaved.     

You may very well be right, DR Cillaliz!       

[singdaw]

Many thanks to DRs Ginny, TCB, Jane, and George!     

[singdaw]

Brunch was at a joint called "Big Bowl" - Chinese and Thai fusion cuisine. It may be a local chain; I'm not quite sure. In any case, the drinks were plentiful, the company convivial, and the food outstanding. It was the DH's first birthday with his mom in over 30 years. Working in churches and synagogues, he's never been able to take time off at the holidays to come home. So that was nice.

[singdaw]

Brunch was promptly followed by a luxurious nap. Funny how as a child naps are a punishment; as an adult they are such a treat!     

[Ginny]

Well, apparently Mom has not gotten dressed for 3 days and has chosen to lie on the couch.  She did perk up when we showed up with presents to open, but says she hasn't been able to eat since Monday evening.  She did, however, tuck right into the Fannie May chocolates we gave her and seemed to have no trouble.

[Jennifer]

And, DR TCB, you are so wrong about yourself!

I agree.  And how sad for people to abandon you when you might actually need them.

[TCB]

This made my day.

The issue of gay rights has been going strong in India the last few years, and many Bollywood celebs are speaking out...here is the best example I have seen so far.

Actor Imran Khan has made this very funny video of him answering stupid questions from straight people about gays.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXqH7_dYM_k

That was very funny, and sadly true.

[Jennifer]

I am so tired from Boxing Day. I cannot remember ever seeing so many people at the mall. It was crazy.

[Jennifer]

Well, apparently Mom has not gotten dressed for 3 days and has chosen to lie on the couch.  She did perk up when we showed up with presents to open, but says she hasn't been able to eat since Monday evening.  She did, however, tuck right into the Fannie May chocolates we gave her and seemed to have no trouble.

Sorry DR Ginny.

[TCB]

Boy they sure make this thing sound like perfection.  I rather doubt that it works this well.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-bobsweep-robotic-vacuum-cleaner-and-mop-1?p=3&utm_source=channel_goods_redesign-deals&utm_medium=email&sid=51b7eabe-55a3-4d85-99c8-195ac1be7b7c&division=seattle&user=3136d6bc4087d05f30d9d80b0096556df99f3397f450a7eda2670e75ef85bc3f&date=20131226&s=body&c=deal_title&d=deal-page

Are you thinking of getting one?

I can't imagine that they could work, they are just a machine.  But then I go to the ATM machine and see that the computer can read a hand-written check that I deposit and can tell what it says.  Then I think, maybe the machines are smarter than me!

[Ginny]

I love seeing my parents, but it also makes me sad to see their memories deteriorating and to see them struggle to do things they've always know how to do. It's just aging, but it's really stressful to watch. 

Welcome to my world, DR Cillaliz...

It sounds selfish, but I am glad I missed that part of life's aging process.  My mother wasn't young when she was killed, she was 79; but she was still active, vital, and sharp.  That made it tougher to lose her at the time.

This may sound weird but sometimes I think my Mother's mind is TOO sharp, because she recognizes how limiting her physical difficulties are.  She gets frustrated and, I'm afraid, increasingly depressed.

[bk]

Back from a sandwich and a small thing of onion rings.  Not a peep from the Darling Daughter so have no idea what's happening today in terms of a visit.  I'm sure I'll hear at some point. 

[MBarnum]

DR TCB, last time I saw you, you were full of laughs and smiles! No negativity there!

I was still walking then, wasn't I Mike?

Barely, as I recall.

[MBarnum]

DR Ginny, it sure sounds like depression. Has she talked to her doctor about that?

[TCB]

And, DR TCB, you are so wrong about yourself!

I agree.  And how sad for people to abandon you when you might actually need them.

Well, I don't know.  999 Washingtonians can't be wrong!

[TCB]

DR TCB, last time I saw you, you were full of laughs and smiles! No negativity there!

I was still walking then, wasn't I Mike?

Barely, as I recall.

Oh, then I was probably drunk.

[TCB]

I am so tired from Boxing Day. I cannot remember ever seeing so many people at the mall. It was crazy.

Did you get there early before the rush?

[Jane]

I love seeing my parents, but it also makes me sad to see their memories deteriorating and to see them struggle to do things they've always know how to do. It's just aging, but it's really stressful to watch. 

Welcome to my world, DR Cillaliz...

It sounds selfish, but I am glad I missed that part of life's aging process.  My mother wasn't young when she was killed, she was 79; but she was still active, vital, and sharp.  That made it tougher to lose her at the time.

This may sound weird but sometimes I think my Mother's mind is TOO sharp, because she recognizes how limiting her physical difficulties are.  She gets frustrated and, I'm afraid, increasingly depressed.

Is it possible medications she is on is also making her depressed?  If so maybe an adjustment will help.  While I dislike antidepressants I have found they have helped many older people who are suffering from age related depression.