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Smooth Seas Do Not Make Skillful Sailors
My mother is 83 years old and incapacitated by Parkinson’s disease. Unable to walk, she is marooned in her electric recliner chair.
She wears an alert necklace in the event of a fall or emergency. Assisted living professionals help with her bathroom and showering needs.
My mother has a lot of reasons to complain. Eating is difficult. Even picking up the phone is an effort.
But she never complains. She focuses on her family. Her cat. Books. Her love of politics.
And most importantly? Dessert.
Life may have its indignities, but in my mother’s view, that should never get in the way of a good dessert. Or two.
“Dessert is probably the most important stage of the meal, since it will be the last thing your guests remember before they pass out all over the table.” — William Powell
Whatever the family gathering or holiday occasion, Mom is always game for a good time. Followed by coffee and dessert.
Live life artfully
There is a way to live life artfully, and my mother has figured it out. She insists on…
