Miriam Green
Mommy-sitting
How can I even describe the surreal world my mother inhabits? It’s like watching an artist paint an inexplicable painting yet still be...
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Miriam Green
Feb 11, 20153 min read
Elevensies
When I was growing up in Maryland, we lived near and frequented the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington in Rockville. Next door...
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Miriam Green
Jan 28, 20153 min read
The Near Distant Future
Of all the things that happened today, Mom remembers that I spilled my coffee. Yep. All over my bag, on the chair, table and floor. We...
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Miriam Green
Jan 21, 20153 min read
How Much is that Doggie in the Window?
“What do you think about us getting a dog?” my dad asked as I came in the house. Immediate reaction: That’s a great idea! Mom loves...
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Miriam Green
Jan 13, 20152 min read
Nothing but Blue Skies
“Look how blue the sky is!” Mom commented as we sat in the sun drinking our coffee. I’d been prepared to find Mom angry and out of sorts....
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Miriam Green
Dec 17, 20143 min read
Sense and Sensitivity
Here’s something you many not know about Alzheimer’s. Loss of smell is an early warning sign for Alzheimer’s and other neurological...
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Miriam Green
Dec 10, 20144 min read
The Photo of Dorian Grey
...or, One Knish, Two Knish... I’m guessing most of you, like me, imagine ourselves looking different than we really are. Maybe in our...
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Miriam Green
Dec 3, 20143 min read
The Language of Music
“My Mirale, it’s so good to see you,” Mom says, drawing me into a big hug. She knows who I am! We dance across the living room, and I am...
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Miriam Green
Nov 25, 20143 min read
An Ode to Dad
My dad is on the front lines of Mom’s Alzheimer’s. He bears the burden of being Mom’s primary caretaker. He schedules and takes her to...
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Miriam Green
Nov 19, 20142 min read
It's a Small World After All
Imagine how small the world is when you can’t even remember what you did an hour ago. News is irrelevant. Other countries don’t exist....
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Miriam Green
Nov 5, 20143 min read
Will the Real Barbara Please Stand Up
What a laugh we had today!! Mom’s sister Barbara is visiting from England, and whenever she’s around, the laughter is contagious. Even...
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Miriam Green
Oct 1, 20144 min read
Nice Hugs and Unpleasant Squeezes
“What are you doing here?” Mom asked in an excited voice. “I didn't know you were here! How wonderful! When did you get here?” It was...
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Miriam Green
Sep 10, 20143 min read
Visiting Revisited
When I first started visiting my parents each week, my goals were to spend time with Mom and give my dad a break from caring for her. Mom...
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Miriam Green
Sep 3, 20143 min read
More Humus, Less Hamas
Sometimes, life can be so simple. When Mom and Daddy came to visit me this week, it was all about being together. All my errands,...
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Miriam Green
Jul 23, 20143 min read
Blessed Forgetfulness
Her first reaction was annoyance. “I don’t need anyone interfering with the way I live my life,” Mom declared. “Who is she anyway?” It...
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Miriam Green
Jul 16, 20142 min read
Fanny By Gaslight
“Hi, I’m home,” I say to Mom on the phone. “Where have you been?” she asks. Well, that’s a first. Mom doesn’t remember I visited today....
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Miriam Green
Jun 25, 20143 min read
Raising Our Parents
I didn’t see my parents this week. I have a sinus infection, and I had no energy to travel two hours each way to see them. So, I stayed...
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Miriam Green
Feb 26, 20144 min read
An Eggplant, A Poem, A Car Ride
I always forget how much fun it is to be with my brother. That, coupled with my aunt also visiting, made for a high-energy day. In honor...
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Miriam Green
Feb 2, 20142 min read
Roasted Green Beans with Onions and Peppers
It’s Friday afternoon and time is running out before Shabbat. I’m making my favorite green bean dish that I know will be warmly accepted...
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