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Big Brother Gordon

My brother was serious in his USMC uniform.

Gordon's eyes were not smiling. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 50. Copyright 2022 In just about every picture of little kid me with my three brothers, Gordon is carrying me. I don’t remember all that well, but the photographic evidence shows that I must have spent a lot of time on his hip. I … Continue reading Big Brother Gordon →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 6 Comments August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 3 Minutes

Miracles

Light streams through clouds in a distant storm.

I look for miracles everywhere. Otherwise, I'll never see them. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 47. Copyright 2021 This blog post is about miracles. I use that word on a regular basis. I need to. I need to see the miracles in my life. I remember seeing an interview with Brandon Lee, who talked … Continue reading Miracles →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 4 Comments December 9, 2021June 23, 2022 2 Minutes

Use it or lose it

If I don't use my muscles, they can atrophy. Is it the same for social skills? By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 39. Copyright 2021 A while back, I took some video of myself in preparation for an appointment with my Parkinson’s specialist. When I ran it back, I noticed that I had a stiff … Continue reading Use it or lose it →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 11 Comments January 25, 2021February 9, 2022 3 Minutes

The Jetsons got it right

A collection of remote controls and electronic devices represents our dependence upon technology.

I press buttons all day long. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 38. Copyright 2020 I was only a toddler when The Jetsons debuted. I think I learned the theme song lyrics while I was learning to talk. Meet George Jetson, His boy Elroy, Daughter Judy, Jane, his wife… Jane was the one who was … Continue reading The Jetsons got it right →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 2 Comments November 29, 2020February 9, 2022 3 Minutes

On inadequacy

The word of the day is inadequate. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 35. Copyright 2020 The word of the day is inadequate. It’s a word I use to describe myself sometimes, particularly when I’m meeting with the social worker/counselor who works with my general neurologist’s office. I am inadequate. It can be a dark … Continue reading On inadequacy →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 10 Comments August 15, 2020December 20, 2021 3 Minutes

The Boy Gets Married

Weddings are the product of their time, just like this cake topper.

My son's wedding has me nostalgic for mine. Our chubby bride and groom cake topper has lasted through 36 years and 13 moves. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 34. Copyright 2020 The Boy got married today. The day was perfect for an outdoor wedding, blue skies peeking through dramatic rolling clouds, a little breeze … Continue reading The Boy Gets Married →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 12 Comments July 19, 2020December 20, 2021 3 Minutes

Under the Mask

My cloth mask covers my second mask, Parkinson's-generated Resting Bitch Face

I wear a cloth mask to pick up groceries. I wear the Parkinson's Mask all the time. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 33. Copyright 2020 I wear a mask. When I take it off, I’m still wearing a mask. I don’t wear a cloth mask because I am afraid or a sheep or making … Continue reading Under the Mask →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 2 Comments June 22, 2020December 9, 2021 3 Minutes
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