Donna and I are nearing four years of co-habitation, but aside from camping trips we have not been able to travel since Donna needed regular help and moved in with me. This last year I have made strides in self-confidence and ability to ‘deal’ with the various challenges of caregiving with Donna– and as such… Continue reading Donna and Travel, take one.
Tag: piano
Piano lessons for Baisol
Piano Lessons for Baisol Mom has a way that grows around her when she is playing piano. She begins to feel the skill of playing as a lifeline to something in herself. The way her attitude changes towards some things is remarkable. But perhaps most jarring to many, but I’m so lucky to be in… Continue reading Piano lessons for Baisol
December 13, 2017: Mom surprisingly breaks out the Dylan
Figuring out what Mom knows musically has become a lovely hobby, pursued a few times a week. This was one of the moments that pushed me to find out more, and yes… there are more Dylan tunes she knows.
December 1, 2017: Mom teaches me about music
It’s been much of a year now, but Mom’s continuing love of musical performance and my need to learn to catch up to what songs she wants to play– it gives more to us than anything that isn’t a cat.
November 29, 2017: Getting settled after a few years
There are many triggers that you will discover while taking care of your loved elder. Perhaps the most obvious are the ones where current ways of dealing with the reality are in conflict with prior ways. This is true especially on holidays. The last year we got a lot stronger, even if it is still… Continue reading November 29, 2017: Getting settled after a few years
June 6, 2017: I get a visit from the ghost of my grandmother
Mom has skill and love for the piano that couldn’t have come by her more honestly. Her mother taught her at an early age, and given her memories are stronger the older they are, her piano lessons are seemingly as fresh in her mind as playing the piano itself. I had a little moment where… Continue reading June 6, 2017: I get a visit from the ghost of my grandmother
May 4, 2017: When Spring has sprung
Last summer was the first one to head into with a Mom who also loves to play piano. This is remarkable for many reasons, and perhaps it is best because not only does it give warm, enjoyable things to do all winter– but something beautiful to cap the day when we have been out all… Continue reading May 4, 2017: When Spring has sprung
February 3, 2017: Mom rediscovers her piano
This seemed like a really cool moment, one that lifted my spirits so high when it happened, but it was greatly underestimated by myself as to significance. The ability to have activity in any weather, for mom to take the proper lead in actual events and bring such warmth and light to the home has… Continue reading February 3, 2017: Mom rediscovers her piano