Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And … [Read more...]
Six Bad Days in a Row
Shit! Mom hasn't been unpleasant each of the last six days. Only one, I think. But she's not eating or doing her therapy. So no bueno. People don't live long when they eat less than 300 calories per day. Mom is probably on the south end of the 80-pound range now. Bright side: She's hella easy to lift. I'm sadly getting more comfortable with the idea that she's never … [Read more...]
Two Good Days, in a Row!
Holy shit, cowboy - we've had two good days in a row! Yeehaw! Conjures up this song from Led Zeppelin - … [Read more...]
It Was a Good Day
Today was a good day. After a good morning with the family, I gave Mom a visit. I got there at 3pm, when her therapy was scheduled. She was asleep but woke soon after I sat on her bed. Mom told me she'd already had therapy. I thought she was delusional, remembering a day gone by, but certainly not today. In fact, she did have therapy in the morning and it went well. … [Read more...]
Time Marches On
Sister cries out from her baby bed Brother runs in feathers on his head Momma's in a room learning how to sew Daddy's drinking beer listening to the radio Hank Williams sings Kaw-Liga and Dear John And time marches on Time marches on Sister's using rouge and clear complexion soap Brother's wearing beads and he smokes a lotta dope Momma is depressed barely makes a … [Read more...]