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Category: caregiver

  • On Losing Keys and Minds

    The Grandma: You know how we were talking about selling my car in Florida? I think we should do that. But I can’t find my car key. The Son-In-Law [SIL]:…

  • On Afternoon Tea

    The Grandma: Big C, do you want a cup of tea? The 18 y.o.: Not particularly The Grandma: Oh. I was just thinking since you are sick that it might…

  • On Polygrip

    The Mom: Your polygrip will arrive on Friday. I just got a notification. The Grandma: The what? The Mom: Polygrip The Grandma: Polygrip? What’s that? Is it yours Big C?…

  • New Cast Member: My 80 yo Mother

    In addition to taking care of my trio of smart, witty and gorgeous girls, there is a new character in our suburban cast: my 80 y.o. mother. ‘Grandma’, as everyone…

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