By its very nature, Charcuterie is a slow food. Preparing to make it takes time, actually making it takes time and it takes time to wait until it’s ready to eat. There is nothing about the process that can be considered quick. Just think about it, even making the least time-consuming sausage takes a couple [...]
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“My Name is …
Posted in ALZ, Family, tagged Alzheimer's Disease, dad, Family, father, Fathers, Home, mom, mother, Parenting on May 17, 2011 | 4 Comments »
It’s so easy to dehumanize an Alzheimer’s patient — to not see them as the people they used to be. I mean, every day things are different. More things are forgotten, some things may be vaguely remembered and even other things are thought to be memories but never really happened. I find it happening by [...]
Bacon, Beer & Breakfast
Posted in ALZ, Charcutepalooza, Cooking, Family, Food, tagged charcutepalooza, charcuterie on April 15, 2011 | 9 Comments »
Let me start off by saying I am an incredible procrastinator. I’d look up whether I am the biggest one, but I’m too lazy. That said, I was very excited about this month’s Charcutepalooza challenge. Canadian Bacon!! I can hear the ukuleles playing, now. After all, Hawaiian Pizza is my favorite! There was an entire [...]
Stupid Cats.
Posted in ALZ, tagged ALZ, cats, dad, morning, sleep on August 16, 2010 | 3 Comments »
In the midst of all the drama and pain of Alzheimer’s, there are some moments that just make me smile. Last night had one, for instance. My parents came over for dinner and my dad asked if I wanted the front door open or closed. I said, “closed” (several times), my mom repeated “closed” much [...]
Careening
Posted in ALZ, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Family, tagged ALZ, Alzheimer's Disease, blended, dad, Family, father, genetics, mom, mother on August 14, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Do you ever feel like you’re careening? You know, wobbling unsteadily as if you’re unable to control your movements? Careening to me has always meant something out of control like a rocket fast pinball — just on the edge of crashing into tilt. Some days are like that. Careening. My dad has Alzheimer’s. My dad [...]
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