I do... It seems every family has a memory keeper. The one who re-tells the stories and knows who's in the pictures and knows where the china set came from. My Aunt Monica was ours and now that she has dementia I am prepared to step into the role. I only wish I had asked her more questions while she could still answer them.
Can’t have life without loss. Doesn’t mean we’re a piece of stone, shrugging off memories, indifferent to the vacuum in our hearts and minds when someone dear departs. It’s all a part of living, he sighed.
I like the clinic at our teaching hospital, so I have a new doctor every 18 months or so as the doctors go through their residency rotations. I don't have anything much wrong with me, so I'm a great candidate for them to practice on - but I do feel that sadness when they move on. I'm happy for their growth, and their next steps, and looking forward to 'bringing up' the next one, but I do miss them.
I’m the second oldest of six kids. I am caretaker of my older brother, who just turned 70. Three younger brothers died over the last five years; my youngest sibling is my sister who’s too busy for family.
It’s hard to change when you are a creature of habit in your comfort zone. I like to be in certain places at the time of day that I prefer the light in the building/dwelling/office. I like the al pastor tacos from Los Carnales; today will be the fish. If they closed down? I’d be heartbroken. I probably have OCD because I am resistant to changes in my familiar surroundings. The sameness is warm and fuzzy and comforting and I function well. Change is an anathema for me. I get it. At least you were able to begin closure! That’s a plus.😽
Oh so true....my dentist retired, my doctor disappeared after allegations totally unknown by me, the next dentist I went to also retired!!! I've outlived all certified help....
I do... It seems every family has a memory keeper. The one who re-tells the stories and knows who's in the pictures and knows where the china set came from. My Aunt Monica was ours and now that she has dementia I am prepared to step into the role. I only wish I had asked her more questions while she could still answer them.
As long as I don't outlive my kids, all is good.
Can’t have life without loss. Doesn’t mean we’re a piece of stone, shrugging off memories, indifferent to the vacuum in our hearts and minds when someone dear departs. It’s all a part of living, he sighed.
Always sad to say goodbye to someone you know when they move on.
I like the clinic at our teaching hospital, so I have a new doctor every 18 months or so as the doctors go through their residency rotations. I don't have anything much wrong with me, so I'm a great candidate for them to practice on - but I do feel that sadness when they move on. I'm happy for their growth, and their next steps, and looking forward to 'bringing up' the next one, but I do miss them.
Came for the Teriyaki but left with the ‘left and right hand of God’ My parents both died this year and that is a good thought
I’m the second oldest of six kids. I am caretaker of my older brother, who just turned 70. Three younger brothers died over the last five years; my youngest sibling is my sister who’s too busy for family.
It’s hard to change when you are a creature of habit in your comfort zone. I like to be in certain places at the time of day that I prefer the light in the building/dwelling/office. I like the al pastor tacos from Los Carnales; today will be the fish. If they closed down? I’d be heartbroken. I probably have OCD because I am resistant to changes in my familiar surroundings. The sameness is warm and fuzzy and comforting and I function well. Change is an anathema for me. I get it. At least you were able to begin closure! That’s a plus.😽
This hits. In July I lost my brother, and it's been tougher than the loss of our parents.
Add line breaks and a little rhythm here and there and you've got a poem. And like the best poems, these are words that stick. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I like to include lines of poetry in fiction.
It is our gift to remember so that others will remember after we are gone.
FELICES Y GRACIAS TERIYAKI TERIYAKI LOVE SONG SHERMAN ALEXIESHERMAN ALEXIA
FELICES Y GRACIAS CANCION
FELICES Y GRACIAS CANCION
That was cheerful. How did you feel when Blockbuster shut?
At least you can afford to go out to eat regularly.
Are you opposed to melancholic writing? I think few writers would like their work to be described as "cheerful."
Oh so true....my dentist retired, my doctor disappeared after allegations totally unknown by me, the next dentist I went to also retired!!! I've outlived all certified help....
My doctor and I are of the same age. He'll likely retire right when I start needing more care!
so perhaps you and your doctor can share a care giver!!!
Hahahahaha.
Sherman Alexie writes my feels again but so much more artistically than I think them. Thanks for the leg-up.
Thanks, Patty. It's me here, no need for the second person!