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Maned Lioness
This lovely lady is a rare maned lioness. She lives in Botswana, in the Okavango Delta, where I went in May for my fifty-fifth birthday. She is one of five known maned lionesses in Botswana. She exhibits some male behaviors, … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Botswana, Nature, Photography, Travel, Wildlife
Tagged Africa, Africa Safari, Botswana, Digital Photography, Lions, Maned Lioness, Nature Photography, Okavango Delta, Photo Safari, Photography, Wildlife Photography
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Now what?
Being a mid-life “orphan” is disorienting. As I contemplate what I want to do for the rest of my life, who I want to be, I realize how much time I spend looking over my shoulder for objections, judgments, or … Continue reading
The Decider
My mother has Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and as of three weeks ago, a broken hip. Shortly after my father died (coming up on three years ago), she made me her legal decision-maker in all things financial and medical. Taking care of … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Dementia, Elderly Parents, Feeding Tube
Tagged Advanced Directive, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Caregiver, Caregiving, Cats, Dementia, diabetes, DNR Order, Elder Care, Elderly Mother, Elderly Parents, Feeding Tube, Hospice, Hospice Care, Love, Mom, Mother, Nursing home, Pacemaker, Power of Attorney
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Mom and Her (Damn) Cat
Last Sunday, May 22, mom fell again. This time, despite my attempts to avoid it, she was hospitalized. They ran the usual battery of tests. Not surprisingly, mom had another urinary tract infection. What was surprising is that it occurred … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Care, Elderly Parents, Long Distance Caregiving
Tagged Alzheimer's, Assited Living, Cats, Dementia, Elder Care, Elderly Mother, Family, Hip Fracture, Home Health Care, Hospice, Hospice Care, Long Distance Caregiving, Long-Distance Care, Love, Medicare, Nursing home, Pet Therapy, Skilled Nursing
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Orange Dude, and other odds and ends
My sister and I have spent the past several months clearing out mom and dad’s house to get it ready to put on the market. Forty years and three thousand square feet of memories, junk, and a few treasures. My … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Rescue, Cats, Elderly Parents, Mid-Life
Tagged Animal Rescue, Cats, Decluttering, Elderly Parents, Estate Sale
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Ella and Her Cat
As you probably have heard on the news, there have been lots of storms across Texas. So last Sunday, April 17, I brought the little cat inside. Again. Slippery slope, indeed. But instead of simply cratering to the cuteness, I … Continue reading
Slippery Slope
I let the little stray cat in over the weekend to give the birds a break.
Posted in Animal Rescue, Birds, Cats
Tagged Animal Rescue, Birds, Cats, Feral Cats, Stray Cats
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