Tag Archives: Ordinary Life

I LOOK AT THE CLOUDS

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Judy

I often look up into the sky and imagine my father is watching me from the clouds. Lately, I look there and am saddened by my cloudy vision. Blurred is probably a more accurate description. I’ve decided it is time for me to write an update regarding my vision. In May, I had new glasses made and could not see out of them very well. I brought them back to the optometrist and it was determined that within one month, my eyes had changed. I had a lot of tests done and it was determined that my visual problem is most likely due to cataracts. Continue reading →

Tagged cataract surgery, cataracts, childhood, childhood artwork, childhood drawings, childhood memories, childhood writing, Ordinary Life, writing, writing as a child | 2 Comments

WHERE I’M GOING

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Judy

My parents have always been there for me and continue to be. I am also fortunate that my two older brothers have been supportive. Living in the apartment where I grew up is such an interesting prospect. There is no question that I feel the presence of both my parents there. It will probably be several months before I am settled. My plan is to slowly fix it up and prepare myself to move. I have a lot of things that are hard to let go of. For example, I cannot bring my art studio furniture with me and no longer plan to paint anymore. Continue reading →

Tagged "sandwich generation", Aging Parents, Caregiving, dementia, divorce, divorce after long marriage, grief, Hypnotherapy, inspiration, loss, mother, mother daughter relationship, mother's illness, Music, Ordinary Life, original songs, separation | 2 Comments

WHEN YOU ARE GONE

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Judy

I received a call from the mortuary that there was another plot for a man with my father’s name who was also married to a wife with my mother’s name. Fortunately, we were able to solve the mystery as to which one was correct. It was sad for me when I realized that I couldn’t call my father to even complain to him about these things. I missed him already.
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Tagged Aging Parents, childhood friendship, death, father's funeral, GRIEF RELATED, inspiration, memories of father, memories of parent, Ordinary Life | 1 Comment

RETREAT – PART 2

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Judy

I grappled with the song title after recording this new arrangement of my song. My arranger, George, told me he definitely preferred the title of “only In my mind.” However, after getting some advice from friends, I found clarity. I am a positive thinker and my song is less about loneliness, than it is about retreating into serenity and peacefulness. I do consider my music to be a wonderful companion that has blessed my life. I’ve wondered if my recent symptoms were “only in my mind.” As I await test results, I am definitely working on controlling my thoughts. Continue reading →