Saturday, April 22, 2023

I have lived in this neighborhood for over 50 years, so have most of the neighbors. Some of us walk with canes and walkers.  I use a cane. Others walk their dogs. Two older men head out on their bicycles. We have short conversations when we meet on the street.   

Friday night I watch two episodes of THE DIPLOMAT, a new drama on netflix. Interesting and compelling.

During the night my hands become stiff and achy.  In the morning I wrap my hands around a mug of hot coffee. Old winkled, bruised hands with fingers slowly become bent. These hands are mine and I want to keep them.

I keep a bowl of licorice candy on the kitchen table. A reward for the tall man when he comes to visit.  I also have a to help list. Yesterday is a licorice day and garbage is taken out, a rug is moved to the basement and several new electrical power strips are set up. Plus friendly conversations.