My Mom should really be the one in the kitchen spotlight, not me. She’s the queen. Of Amazing Salads. Of Awesome Desserts. Of Huge Kitchen Messes. The funny thing is that no one, until recently, has ever recognized this about her. Growing up, food was just food. Holiday dinners were standard. My sister and I …
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My Grandma has Alzheimer’s Disease, and it has gradually progressed over the last few years (and this has sped up quite a bit recently). She’s quite happy most of the time, or at least when things are simple and she can stay in her house (or go to church). She wears the same thing pretty …
I spent the last 5 days in southern California, in both LA and north of San Diego (Fallbrook/Temecula/Bonsall). There was just so much going on with the wedding, family, and Mom and I trying to make the most of our trip (we did, btw). We (mom and I) uninvited the boys (all 3 of them) …
I’m feeling better today, and an hour (or so) chat with my mom last night helped a lot too (you know, for all my mental anguish!). I feel bad for anyone who doesn’t know my Mom—she’s one of those people you couldn’t possibly not like. Back in the day, she and my Great Aunt Deedy, …
