Tag Archives: Parkinson’s

Taking all the time in the world

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Went to Toledo today to check in on my mother and Chuck. They’re both 85. Mom has Parkinson’s and arthritis. Chuck is having difficulty swallowing and is moving a lot more slowly. They are both determined to stay independent in … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, family, Parkinson's | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

When is a book a book II

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

In a continuing effort to expose my students to books that play with format and structure in unique and creative ways, as well as possibly providing evidence for why we need to continue to publish books we can hold in … Continue reading →

Posted in books, death, Parkinson's, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Egyptian eyes

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

There’s always a touchstone when you’re an identical twin. My mother is one and it’s sometimes hard for me to imagine the pressure of the competition of that touchstone. Which one is prettier? Thinner? Smarter? Which one married better? Has … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, family, growing up, Parkinson's, twins | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Negotiating dignity

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

My mother has Parkinson’s and her husband is presently going through treatment for prostate cancer. They are both 83. My mother has had surgery for DBS where a probe has been implanted in her brain which has greatly improved the … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, compassion, family, Parkinson's | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments