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Professional Back-Scratcher.
I just finished my commute from Seattle to Portland via train to arrive at Joe and Dot’s house, where I was greeted with two great big smiles. After we all chatted for a bit, I asked Joe if he needed...
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Like a Baby.
Joe: “Dot used to complain that I snored, but I don’t know what she was complaining about cuz it didn’t bother me any; I slept like a baby!”
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The Piggy-Back Ride.
Me: “Okay, I’m going to help you get up now so you can walk to your bedroom.” Joe: “You want me to walk?” Me: “Yep. I’d carry you, but I’m not quite strong enough.” Joe: “Are you sure, cuz I can...
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Bed or Ice Cream?
Me: “Are you about ready to go to bed, Joe?” Joe: “Nah, I don’t think so…” Me: “How about ice cream? Are you ready for a little ice cream?” Joe got a giant grin: “I’m ALWAYS ready for a little...
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Lightning and Heart Attacks.
I’m watching the local news in Portland with Joe and Dot, and they are reporting on a lightning strike in the Rock Creek area. Apparently a bolt of lightning struck a giant tree last night which...
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Ice Cream Lady.
Joe’s brother, Bart, and his wife, Maggi, stopped by the house tonight for a visit. While the old-timers were all chatting, I prepared them each a bowl of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce (Joe’s...
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That’s Not Reese Witherspoon!
I was asked to do a fill-in shift today to care for an elderly couple, both in their 90′s, with dementia. I will call them Wilma and Barney, and they are an adorable Jewish couple, originally from...
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Funky Chicken.
While I was getting Joe ready for bed last night, I discovered several morsels of chicken (leftover from dinner) wedged in his butt crack. Me: “Joe, may I ask you a question?” Joe: “Sure!” Me: “How...
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The Basics of Teaching Farming.
I watched “Lean on Me” with Joe and Dot this afternoon. For those of you who may not have seen this movie, it is based on a true story, and it stars Morgan Freeman as a high school principal who is...
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White Chocolate Practicality.
“Family Feud” is a game show that has pretty much been around since the beginning of time. Of course I have heard of the show, but I have never actually watched an entire episode until I began my job...
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