Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Tuesday, May 17

I have been thinking about this project I have started and why I did that in the midst of everything else that is going on.  I think it is a combination of things.  First of all, I needed to get away from ever needing to get in the attic and to keep Cowboy out of there.

Second, I needed something to keep me occupied now that I spend most of my time at home.

I also think going through things from one's past provides the opportunity to examine that past and remember some things we tend to forget.   I found an old camera that Cowboy used in the 50's and 60's that would have to be called a "spy camera".  How cool is that?

In the final analysis it is about occupying my mind and wearing out my body.  There is value to me in that.

We had a pretty good day.  I did some cleaning this morning and then my band was over this afternoon.  Cowboy just sits there and listens and seems to enjoy it.  I have been told that music is very good for persons with dementia and it certainly seems to be true.

Tomorrow morning I am leaving at 7AM to go to the base and stand in a ridiculously long line to get new prescriptions filled for the upcomoing year.  It is a process that can take hours.  Then I will take what time I have left to do some shopping.  A friend is coming at 7 to look after Cowboy and fix his breakfast.  Then Marsha will take over at 10AM.

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