Dr Hannah One might think I’m turning into a crusty caregiver, but truth be told, this applies more to the more abled than those I get to care for… Your China-made faux fur is no American-mink Attempting a straight-faced most pathetic dupe. You have me cross-eyed with your doublethink Don’t tell me you farted when what … Read more
They sit there giggling, staring into each others eyes, whispering empty nothings. They talk easily for hours on end obviously relishing each others company. And then there’s us. They take on life together, tackle trouble and relinquish it. Determined, sure, secure. And then there’s… Us wondering, doubting, struggling. Choosing to stay, … Read more
When the darkness set in with my heart-rending news, with pain beyond my imagination, my numb body knew just whom to drag itself to. You became my Sighing Companion. I didn’t need words. One can’t hear words with an unhinged heart. Blinded by stinging tears, my world jarred, jolted. I knew I’d staggered into the … Read more
Such pretty stretch marks! have you ever said that? how does one appreciate them? gingerly, once one gets past the revolting discovery of their presence. Take a rose, for instance. how plain she’d be without those streaks. how seductively she sways those hips. how she teases with her intoxicating aroma. close your eyes and … Read more
I care for a delightful 100 year old I’ve known since she was 98. Jean grew up in a small beach town in a house full of kids. She has many fond memories of her family. She also loves the beach and talks about it frequently, in her signature high-pitched voice. She remembers coming home … Read more
I bolted towards dad as soon as I saw his car in the parents’ parking line at Muthaiga Primary School. There weren’t any cars left. I hopped in beside him and settled into the edge of the seat with my massive orange rucksack still on my back. My feet barely touched the floor and my … Read more