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Tag Archives: Retirement
Rocking Chairs & Letting Go
When a new wave of disappointment or depression rolls onto the shore of my existence, I struggle anew with the reality of what Parkinson’s Disease has taken from me. Even with advanced degrees in music, vocal pedagogy and organ, I … Continue reading
Posted in Parkinson's Disease, Retirement
Tagged Depression, New Directions, Parkinson's Disease, Retirement, Rocking Chair
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A Trip Through the Mountains
Last Monday, I flew steadily west for most of the afternoon. Headed for Denver. For the Rocky Mountains. With my camera. It was one of those “strike while the iron is hot” moments, when the rest of life’s responsibilities are … Continue reading
Posted in Parkinson's Disease, Photography
Tagged identity, Loss, Parkinson's Diseaase, photography, Retirement
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“Reverend”
It is a title we bestow on clergy, a form of address for those set apart as ministers or religious leaders, an identity for those who have found a servant towel with their names on it. And today, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Parkinson's Disease
Tagged DBS, Deep Brain Stimulation, hope, Journey, ministry, ordination, photography, Retirement
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Comfort
I love the word, “Comfort.” I love being comfortable. And I am fascinated by the many guises it takes. It can come in the form of a first cup of coffee or hot tea, early in the quiet of the … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry, Parkinson's Disease, Photography, Retirement
Tagged comfort, creativity, flowers, ministry, necessity, photography, Retirement, simplicity
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Parkinson’s Disease – Living with It. Moving on…
Friday was “Tweaking Day.” Eight weeks after optimization, I returned to my neurologist for evaluation and adjustments to this imbedded Boston-Scientific device. For the first time since this all begun, I had slept right through the night, off meds. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston-Scientific, DBS, Deep Brain Stimulation, Parkinson's Disease, Retirement
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