Category: Journal
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Journal Entry
Greetings from Whittington, Illinois. Since I am tried of brown grass and black mud and no winter sports, I have decide to move south. So, yesterday, I drove 350 miles south to Mt Vernon, Illinois. It was a long day of driving and there was a moderate wind blowing. Even with the moderate wind out…
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Journal Entry – Cousin’s Funeral
It was a nice day today, with the sun shining and the temperature at 39 degrees, but there was a wind blowing. As I was on my way to Dee’s funeral, I drove over the causeway between Sabula, Iowa and Savanna, Illinois, I know that I saw over 500 bald eagles. Since the 1970s, they…
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Journal Entry – Narcism – General
It was a gorgeous day here in southern Wisconsin, except for the fact that it is February. The temperature got up top 46 degrees, with no winds, and sunny. Since I was in the Elkhorn area for a meeting, I when down Lake Geneva to walk around the lake. In front of the…
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Journal Entry – Caregivers
I am now in the Rhinelander area with overcast skies and, unbelievable temperatures of 45 degrees. This morning I drove out to my lots north of Rib Lake, with the ground covered with 25 percent snow. It is bleak out here. But, getting a chance to review my lots, it was stimulating for me. I have determined the…
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Journal Entry – Retired for Two Years
The sun is out today, with the temperature at 38 degrees. The snow is now melting fast. And, without the snow, the temperatures are rising without the fog. I went hiking this morning, but I am sure that the trails would be muddy now. As of today, I have been retired for two years. As a part of…
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Journal Entry
Today, I traveled from Whitewater to Rochester, Minnesota. Although my hearing aid appointment is not until Wednesday, I came up a day early for a little rest and relaxation. Well maybe not. The weather is to be plus or minus zero degrees while I am up here. When it get below zero, it is a little tough to get…
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Journal Entry – Dementia – They Can Still Love
It seems like every day is a copy of the previous day: overcast, mild winds, and the temperature is 30 degrees plus or minus. Once again, thinking about dementia. Hope that this essay makes the point. Roger Dementia – They Can Still Love Although it seems like mom is in the late stages of Stage 4…
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Journal Entry
A cousin reminded me today that I have not been journaling much lately, since she enjoyed reading about my mom’s journey with dementia. That is a sad topic of discussion, since the brain continues to deteriorate as time goes on… Therefore, I will cover a little of my. mom’s dementia. The awareness of dementia is a topic…
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Journal Entry – My Grandfather’s Birthday
It was a dark day today, fitting for this time of the year, with overcast skies, the wind blowing, and the temperatures in the 30s I am going to type a story that my grandfather enjoyed telling, but not necessarily on his birthday. This story does reflect the Walton personalities of the time. And, I…
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Journal Entry – Cousin’s Alert
It was almost a perfect fall day here today. When the sun was shining, it was great, but it clouded over this afternoon. It may have been a little cold for the perfect day with a high of 49 degrees, but there was a huge number of people hiking. Since I have not been living…
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