You're only as old as you let yourself be

My first posting on my own personal blog. I must be joining the generation On Beyond Zebra! It will probably take time to figure out the hyroglyphics of coding so I can get this thing to look right, or maybe I should find an intern from the local elementary school. They probably know this far better than I do!

So life, the universe and everything goes, but it will all be according to my take on the subjects.

In tribute to Bill Maher....

NEW SUBJECT!
What do you think about getting older. I don't me hitting the big 3-0 or 4-0...I mean finding out that you are past middle age and taking care of your elder parent? I'm in that position and am having a bit of a time justifying my refusal to admit I'm not in my 20's and being the child as parent. It's a problem that many of my friends are confronting and one we all will be facing as the Boomers age-out.

I'm dealing with something called Louis-body Disease. It's Parkinson's with dementia and just a joy to be with. Truthfully, my Mom is pretty easy. She's not a cantankerous old bag or a nasty, kvetching witch. She's funny, loves movies, and is up for any sort of outing. It's just that I did not plan on having any children, let alone a parent that needs such care. I find that it really puts a crimp on things. But she probably felt that way about me when I was in my teen years. So because I love her, and she has always been there for me with unflinching support, I am happy to have her living with me. I miss the Mom who I could really talk with and seek advice from, but this new Mom is pretty funny too. So if you're dealing with a parent and caregiving, please share your thoughts and tell me your stories. Just because I'm getting older, facing up to responsibilities, and now a homeowner, it does not mean I'm old.