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Older than I Was, but Not Yet Old
Friday date night began mid-morning with a hike along Wychus Creek. (Have I ever mentioned how much I love date nights that start in the morning?!)
After following the noisy little stream, the trail veers upward over boulders where the path isn’t always obvious. (I may or may not have led us off the main route to a drop-off once.)
Alzheimer's – My Perspective: A Continuing Conversation
This is a continuing conversation that Dorene and I have agreed to share with our church family. If you have not read the first installment, Dorene’s blog of 9/25/25, “How Are You?...I don’t Know…But…,” it can be found on the church blog, “The Forge,” scroll down to 9/25/25, and read it. It is her thoughts as she progresses through this disease. You will also meet the new guests at our house, “Alzyee and Arthur.”
An Oldster's Life Template
Recently I spent a weekend with a bunch of old dudes. We gathered to explore ideas concerning how we can flourish and finish strong. All the guys were in their 4th quarter, some in the red zone.
When it comes to oldsters, elders, geezers, we have traveled into and transitioned out of the first two stages of a person’s life.
How Are You?...I Don’t Know…But…
In this brief letter, I am discussing a very serious subject, but in my own Dorene-Style-Speak because that’s what comes naturally for me. Please bear with my humor, but please, please, also hear my message.
Let me introduce you to my new roommate. I call her “Alzyee.” It’s my way of making light of a terrible diagnosis.