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Sociology > Depression |
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26 May 2005 01:41:51 PM |
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in the "you get what you need" department |
I've been feeling like hell lately. Even though it's hot here, I went
downstairs to the building courtyard for some fresh air and
perspective.
I have a neighbor down the hall, 86 years old, owns two parrots. He
takes one out in his cage every day for fresh air. The bird is a big
flirt, talks a lot and whistles at all the girls. Heh! The guy has a
great sense of humor and is lots of fun to talk to.
Alas, he's had a stroke. Slight speech impediment. My grandmother
had repeated strokes. I also know there can be a loss of the person's
social discretion for a while. In other words, they'll say just about
anything.
My neighbor told me just about every dirty joke he knew. I was in
hysterics. "Hey, girl, you havin' convulsions or something?"
I thanked him and told him he can't be all that sick 'cause he sure
made my day. Hope I made his.
Bless you, my friend. I'm scared that you aren't going to be with us
much longer. Strokes are progressive. Until then, tell me all the
jokes you like.
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I've always loved me, I was just taught that I didn't.
- %
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| User: "wombn" |
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| Title: Re: in the "you get what you need" department |
26 May 2005 02:57:18 PM |
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On Thu, 26 May 2005 18:41:51 GMT, notchimera<dont@bother.com> wrote:
I've been feeling like hell lately. Even though it's hot here, I went
downstairs to the building courtyard for some fresh air and
perspective.
I have a neighbor down the hall, 86 years old, owns two parrots. He
takes one out in his cage every day for fresh air. The bird is a big
flirt, talks a lot and whistles at all the girls. Heh! The guy has a
great sense of humor and is lots of fun to talk to.
Alas, he's had a stroke. Slight speech impediment. My grandmother
had repeated strokes. I also know there can be a loss of the person's
social discretion for a while. In other words, they'll say just about
anything.
My neighbor told me just about every dirty joke he knew. I was in
hysterics. "Hey, girl, you havin' convulsions or something?"
I thanked him and told him he can't be all that sick 'cause he sure
made my day. Hope I made his.
Bless you, my friend. I'm scared that you aren't going to be with us
much longer. Strokes are progressive. Until then, tell me all the
jokes you like.
are they planning on doing some surgery? a stent or that balloon
thing?
--
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If laughter is the best medicine,
then kittens should be covered by our health insurance. :-)
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| User: "" |
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| Title: Re: in the "you get what you need" department |
26 May 2005 05:17:49 PM |
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On Thu, 26 May 2005 12:57:18 -0700, wombn
<wombnhearmeroar@comcast.net> wrote:
->are they planning on doing some surgery? a stent or that balloon
->thing?
He didn't say. He's fiercely independent and kinda stubborn. He was
mumbling about the physical therapy and mobility aids they were
suggesting. He may need them. I urged him to keep up with the PT.
We have similar temperaments. :) He's under treatment at the VA.
Hope they keep a close eye on him.
Unless he's lucky, he may have to give up his beloved car and morning
trips to McDonald's to chat with folks.
I asked a while ago; he has plans for his birds when the time comes.
He's very popular. While we were talking, another neighbor stopped
by. She's helping him with chores.
I really like the guy. He's one of the few people here I can talk to
for any length of time without things turning weird or the other
person getting clingy. It's hard having friends his age, though.
--
I've always loved me, I was just taught that I didn't.
- %
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| User: "wombn" |
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| Title: Re: in the "you get what you need" department |
26 May 2005 08:02:50 PM |
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On Thu, 26 May 2005 22:17:49 GMT, notchimera<dont@bother.com> wrote:
On Thu, 26 May 2005 12:57:18 -0700, wombn
<wombnhearmeroar@comcast.net> wrote:
->are they planning on doing some surgery? a stent or that balloon
->thing?
He didn't say. He's fiercely independent and kinda stubborn. He was
well, that's why he's 80 and still independent! Thor's grandma
finally gave up her driver's license last year (under extreme duress).
Just before she turned 100.
mumbling about the physical therapy and mobility aids they were
suggesting. He may need them. I urged him to keep up with the PT.
We have similar temperaments. :) He's under treatment at the VA.
Hope they keep a close eye on him.
Unless he's lucky, he may have to give up his beloved car and morning
trips to McDonald's to chat with folks.
I asked a while ago; he has plans for his birds when the time comes.
He's very popular. While we were talking, another neighbor stopped
by. She's helping him with chores.
I really like the guy. He's one of the few people here I can talk to
for any length of time without things turning weird or the other
person getting clingy. It's hard having friends his age, though.
Oh, I imagine so!
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If laughter is the best medicine,
then kittens should be covered by our health insurance. :-)
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