Went to see Dad in the nursing home this weekend, on the theory that they might let him go soon; he is doing very well, and it looks good for him going back to his bachelor pad ( Read more... )

Oh, man ( Read more... )

88th? 89th? Wherever you are. I still listen to some of your lectures when I'm feeling down, so thanks for that. :)

Please excuse my not mailing this, but I don't know your new address ....

I had a dream recently in which I was shuffling and dealing sugar packets - those little one teaspoon jobbies you use at restaurants - and as I lay down five of them in a circle, like a daisy of sugar, I said to Joe and the other family members nearby, "I'm just tired of trying." And I realized in my dream, kind of startled, that it was true.