tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post1821690767506668064..comments2024-03-29T14:49:22.410+00:00Comments on Shadows & Light: The Butterfly's SecretSteve Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-51370841774692286582019-09-29T08:57:58.176+01:002019-09-29T08:57:58.176+01:00Welcome back......sorry about the weather!Welcome back......sorry about the weather!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-39193297860371269082019-09-29T07:27:54.418+01:002019-09-29T07:27:54.418+01:00I'm sure the pledge and the song were part of ...I'm sure the pledge and the song were part of the memory care environment...and as someone else said, at least it wasn't a prayer! <br /><br />You've done a good job getting your mom settled in. Safe travels back to London and get yourself some well deserved rest.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-76381629475352596872019-09-28T23:46:55.601+01:002019-09-28T23:46:55.601+01:00You have a safe trip home Steve. You and your bro...You have a safe trip home Steve. You and your brother have done a wonderful joh getting Mom moved and safe and happy to boot! Those butterflies are gorgeous. Maybe you can do video phone chats with your mom with a little help from your brother. She might like that. Happy travels, hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-36008397538400236522019-09-28T23:28:26.802+01:002019-09-28T23:28:26.802+01:00You've done a tough job. a few butterflies mak...You've done a tough job. a few butterflies make it better. Safe trip home.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-89534986490201864652019-09-28T20:44:48.915+01:002019-09-28T20:44:48.915+01:00I can well imagine a bee garden "buzzing"...I can well imagine a bee garden "buzzing" but butterflies are usually very quiet indeed. Have a safe flight back to Blighty after a job well done.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-17534363994904783132019-09-28T20:23:58.644+01:002019-09-28T20:23:58.644+01:00It's difficult having a parent with dementia. ...It's difficult having a parent with dementia. You lose them twice. <br /><br />I'm glad your mum is safe and well cared for and your photos are lovely.My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-34267850128068896782019-09-28T19:16:16.785+01:002019-09-28T19:16:16.785+01:00Safe travels! I'm sure it will be nice to be ...Safe travels! I'm sure it will be nice to be home. It always is. The butterfly photos are great. I was editing butterfly photos just this morning from my last trip to the botanical garden. They are such wonders of nature. I always thought it would be a long time before pigs would fly but, apparently not so long after all! :-)<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-55357264030730481722019-09-28T18:36:11.438+01:002019-09-28T18:36:11.438+01:00Pretty butterfly pictures. I still don't know...Pretty butterfly pictures. I still don't know why they weren't called flutter-bys but I guess I'll go to my death wondering that. Your mom seems to have adapted to her move amazingly well. Have a safe trip home. I'm sure Dave can't wait to see that pig shaped cutting board!Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-72319738272245391462019-09-28T18:20:09.592+01:002019-09-28T18:20:09.592+01:00Love your description of blue lingerie under a bro...Love your description of blue lingerie under a brown overcoat for that moth!<br /><br />My dad wasn't in the memory wing of the nursing home, but most people still had cognitive issues of some kind. I ate with my dad from time to time, and it was always interesting and often awkward. The very first time I ate there, one man at the table kept greeting me over and over: "Hi there! You're so pretty!" (I'm not, for the record.) I struggled with finding a way to respond that would satisfy him and make him stop (oh god please stop) but realized after awhile that it didn't matter WHAT I said, it wasn't going to stop. So I just smiled and said thank you every time. It kinda made my day in some strange way :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-19365007975125292212019-09-28T17:32:46.786+01:002019-09-28T17:32:46.786+01:00When I did memory exercises on an elder unit day p...When I did memory exercises on an elder unit day program, I actually did the one potato, two potato that Linda Sue suggested...They actually relaxed and laughed a bit...Peach cobbler and roast beef...has your Mom gained weight eating there? Safe Travels.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-53858636731857112862019-09-28T16:29:12.652+01:002019-09-28T16:29:12.652+01:00I love that zebra butterfly! I don’t think I’ve se...I love that zebra butterfly! I don’t think I’ve seen one before. I had to laugh at the national anthem & pledge & then peach cobbler - I’ve been craving peach cobbler ever since Nancy Pelosi made the big announcement. Ha!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-1522433864357472332019-09-28T16:15:18.340+01:002019-09-28T16:15:18.340+01:00Beautiful butterfly photos and a nice respite. I a...Beautiful butterfly photos and a nice respite. I am really surprised (blown away) about the pledge of allegiance and national anthem. That's crazy. My mom would've flipped over that stuff. Your gift cards are really so thoughtful, makes me wish I had done the same for some of my mom's caregivers. Safe travels home, Steve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-74436135924035383922019-09-28T15:39:59.458+01:002019-09-28T15:39:59.458+01:00Your butterfly photos are beautiful. The colorati...Your butterfly photos are beautiful. The colorations and markings of butterflies are so intricate. They really are special creatures.<br /><br />I think the gift cards were a great idea and will be much appreciated. So glad your Mom is feeling good about her new home. The smaller dining room sounds much cozier than the main cafeteria. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563748326456488501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-35750813687962018522019-09-28T15:28:30.486+01:002019-09-28T15:28:30.486+01:00memory unit, pretty sure that pledging and star sp...memory unit, pretty sure that pledging and star spangling is an exercise, at least it was not the lord's prayer. They could have made it more fun with "One potato, two potato..." The moth shots are fabulous! Dyke butterflies, I love them! My older brother made that same pig board when he was about six years old in cub scouts. I wish I had it.Good save, sir! Happy travels!Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-44627201413609555422019-09-28T15:14:58.195+01:002019-09-28T15:14:58.195+01:00I think I would have inquired of the staff about t...I think I would have inquired of the staff about the national anthem and pledge. I'm glad to hear the there has been no drama and your mom seems fine with the new situation. have a safe journey home.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-78190448781060515242019-09-28T13:59:54.160+01:002019-09-28T13:59:54.160+01:00Safe journey Steve.
Briony
xSafe journey Steve. <br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-90706832237452918382019-09-28T13:52:26.895+01:002019-09-28T13:52:26.895+01:00The national anthem and the pledge of allegiance? ...The national anthem and the pledge of allegiance? No. That's just wrong. <br />Weird, too. <br />May you and the pig fly safely home. And now you need a vacation. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-43502598308309586312019-09-28T13:25:15.530+01:002019-09-28T13:25:15.530+01:00Lovely butterflies.. inspiring.
Looks like your mu...Lovely butterflies.. inspiring.<br />Looks like your mum is in a good place so you can sleep easy. Safe journey home.gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-31568896596808400992019-09-28T13:01:32.843+01:002019-09-28T13:01:32.843+01:00Nice job, Steve! Nice job, Steve! Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-80650953595675866872019-09-28T12:52:22.551+01:002019-09-28T12:52:22.551+01:00Beautiful butterflies. When I first glanced at the...Beautiful butterflies. When I first glanced at the long tailed skipper yesterday I thought it was a humming bird. Wrong!<br />The beauticians are sure to appreciate the gift cards.<br />As for eating out in the memory unit - it's a whole, new world. I spent a week, a couple of years ago in an aged care home, recuperating after surgery. Every day at breakfast was a challenge. One resident was particular about about boundaries at the table and made sure I didn't encroach on any part of the table that she saw as hers. The man didn't say a word and simply forgot to eat his breakfast, unless prompted. It was a real eye opener on sharing with people who experience life in a very different way.<br />So, task accomplished. Breathe in. Breathe out. Relax. Home is not too far away.<br />AlphieAlphie Souphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041492283753978975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-58305822920934778472019-09-28T12:48:22.025+01:002019-09-28T12:48:22.025+01:00I've been away from the Land of Blog, so I jus...I've been away from the Land of Blog, so I just got caught up on your mom's big move. It looks like everything went pretty smoothly, thank heaven. You and your brother have accomplished so much. Good to know that you can return to London with an easy mind. Safe travels!Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.com