There’s no way I could have cared for my dad as he moved into dementia. People who are trained in caring for dementia patients can do a much better job than us mortals. Having my dad in a Memory Support unit meant that there was someone available to check on him, monitor him, tend to him, feed and medicate him, and…

You didn’t do anything wrong. I had soooo many of those nights thinking the same thing. It’s circumstance more than anything else — who you find yourself around (friends, co-workers, etc), not anything you’re doing wrong. Know that :)

I’ve shared this before, but in hopes that it may help, here’s my story. I was perpetually single, always felt like there was *something* I lacked in terms of relationship-ability, and I tried to be OK with the idea of being single for life. I met my now-husband nine years ago at the gym when we were both 47. Both…

Thank you for this much needed bit of beauty.

My husband and I married last year when we were 55, first marriage for both of us (we’re late bloomers, I guess!). Sure enough, some colleagues and other people asked if we are going to have kids now that we’re married. What... what... what?!?

It could be more fun for everyone to open cans of Coke.

 #TrumpcareFail is giving me life today.

I’ve had suspicious mammograms, odd lumps, and breast ultrasounds by suddenly very quiet technicians for the past 20 years... but no breast cancer diagnosis (I’m 56). That’s not to say that it will be your story or anyone else’s, but I understand how difficult and all-encompassing the waiting can be. Ugh, so sorry…

I’m laughing, I’m crying, I’m cringing, I’m ... so disgusted.

It’s always a good idea to get it checked out. No sense in waiting, if only for peace of mind.

That’s what I was thinking, too. One photo... every day... like a soothing balm... to make the world a little better. I don’t realize how much I miss this beautiful couple (singly or together) until I see photos of them. Sad face.

Same. I have such a visceral reaction to hearing his voice that I can’t, I won’t, you CAN’T MAKE ME watch or listen. Nope.

Ha! I’m in Silicon Valley, so I’m not tooooo far off!

Hmm... I think you must be my neighbor.

I didn’t know we were different except for the reaction of other people. With the inevitable question of “What does your father do?” when I said he was a brain surgeon (kid-friendly for neurosurgeon), the adults — teachers, other parents, coaches — always repeated it with emphasis “Oh, a brain surgeon!” Their…

Your Dale Bozzio reference made my day. I was an eager Missing Persons fan back in the day...!

Oh gosh, I’ve said “strategery” so many times, thanks to our friend George, that I think it flies out of my mouth now without even realizing it... and that’s probably not a good thing.

These two photos are everything I needed right now. They break my heart and give me hope at the same time.

I loved the first half or so, but the second half was frustrating. I’ll probably end up re-reading it again one day anyhow!

Hmmm... I haven’t read anything via audiobook, but I can see how a narrator’s voice or intonation would color a book. I’ll probably have to put off the book until February break, and just read other less interesting/important books until then.