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CTyankee

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Wed Aug 23, 2017, 04:16 PM Aug 2017

Update on my move to assisted living. [View all]

Today I toured an Independent Living Community to ask questions and got to talk to residents in that form of communities that may be helpful to my husband and myself.

I have memory loss now and need help even in having the facility pick me and drop me off. I cannot remember how to get to practically every place I used to go. I can manage the trip to the supermarket but nothing else. This frightens me. I feel like I am slowly coming apart.

I am so grateful for those in the DU community who offered me tips on how to deal with this process. I will keep you up to date on that progress. Perhaps you will find this helpful to you in the future.

My daughter is designing the book I am self publishing based on the art essays I did here at DU from 2014-2016. I kinda had to organize it by the century of the artists which was a bit of a challenge but I got it done. I am investigating how much copies will cost and if feasible I will offer a limited the number of books I can distribute to DU members, my dear online family.

You are all wonderful and I love you.

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We value you as well and wish you all the best. CurtEastPoint Aug 2017 #1
thank you, Curt... CTyankee Aug 2017 #3
Best to you and your husband, CTyankee. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #2
Hey, sheshe2! Thanks a million! CTyankee Aug 2017 #4
BEST of luck, yank, elleng Aug 2017 #5
Nope, it's on me. I have no price point on it anyway... CTyankee Aug 2017 #6
KIND of you. elleng Aug 2017 #9
I learned so much from your love of art! cbreezen Aug 2017 #7
Love you and love you wanting to see my essays! CTyankee Aug 2017 #10
Of course, I understand. cbreezen Aug 2017 #11
Look into the benefits of ebooks before you self publish. procon Aug 2017 #8
I'm not techie at all. That's why I am having my daughter to all this. CTyankee Aug 2017 #48
I put out a book last year and am working on another this year (digital and print). C Moon Aug 2017 #78
Thank you C Moon! CTyankee Aug 2017 #91
Role model! JohnnyLib2 Aug 2017 #12
I wish I could reach out and give you a hug. Fla Dem Aug 2017 #13
You are much loved CTyankee... Docreed2003 Aug 2017 #14
Oh my thank you. I hope we'll get thru this. I'll let you know about the book... CTyankee Aug 2017 #55
I am one of your biggest fans. panader0 Aug 2017 #15
"I hope you have a smooth transition to your new place." Your sentiment fits so many scenarios, WinkyDink Aug 2017 #23
thank you panader0. I hope you don't lose your memory. CTyankee Aug 2017 #75
CTyankee, I'm new to DU and look forward to your art essays, can you provide a sample, very RestoreAmerica2020 Aug 2017 #111
CTYankee you bring so much joy to our DU family. We are livetohike Aug 2017 #16
You and me both! I have talked to mydaughter about her schedule in designing CTyankee Aug 2017 #49
Great! n/t livetohike Aug 2017 #58
Good luck! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #17
Love you lorispot Aug 2017 #18
Welcome to DU! panader0 Aug 2017 #26
Wow, your first post since joining 11 years ago! DesertRat Aug 2017 #37
Welcome to DU, lorispot! calimary Aug 2017 #41
so true!. I am constantly amazed at the amount of talent here! CTyankee Aug 2017 #73
Welcome to DU Lorispot! mahina Aug 2017 #80
welcome to DU gopiscrap Aug 2017 #117
Welcome to DU. Doreen Aug 2017 #118
Of course I don't know what your financial situation is. But every DUer in your situation pnwmom Aug 2017 #19
Prayers and best wishes to you CTYankee Cary Aug 2017 #20
Hey sweetheart - sending all good vibes your way !! Read novels and drink Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2017 #21
Great. I detest coffee and prefer non-fiction! WinkyDink Aug 2017 #27
He didn't say this - but I was thinking that a drama movie would be close? Or maybe Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2017 #28
If you want to improve your brain, study classical music scores. pangaia Aug 2017 #44
I remember parts of this through emails with you! CTyankee Aug 2017 #50
See you DO remember. :)))) HA !!!!!!!!! pangaia Aug 2017 #52
No, I am distributing it for free for my friends at DU... CTyankee Aug 2017 #57
You are a sweetie.. pangaia Aug 2017 #62
That Twombly essay CTyankee Aug 2017 #76
OMG ! I just searched it. pangaia Aug 2017 #96
Beautiful art! Which one is the one you are searching for? CTyankee Aug 2017 #98
This one.. pangaia Aug 2017 #100
Oh, the Dufy. It's stunningly beautiful... CTyankee Aug 2017 #102
{{{CTyankee}}} WinkyDink Aug 2017 #22
Best of luck to you! brer cat Aug 2017 #24
i would love to buy one of your books...good luck with your journey... samnsara Aug 2017 #25
As would I. Excellent history and art lessons. ret5hd Aug 2017 #30
they will not be for sale. We are self publishing but we don'tknow how CTyankee Aug 2017 #53
Please check your messages. ret5hd Aug 2017 #63
Here with you, kiddo. blm Aug 2017 #29
Stay strong. It's a daunting challenge. TygrBright Aug 2017 #31
I write things down a lot PatSeg Aug 2017 #32
I keep a large desk calendar on my bed which I look at every morning upon CTyankee Aug 2017 #86
Does not sound like fun PatSeg Aug 2017 #114
Dear heart, I have learned so much from your essays, and wish you and your husband all the best... Hekate Aug 2017 #33
Do you think Skinner would be unhappy that I would sell my book on DU? CTyankee Aug 2017 #92
Take care, and don't forget to enjoy yourself! librechik Aug 2017 #34
You taught me to love visual arts again. longship Aug 2017 #35
All the best to you Phentex Aug 2017 #36
Have you heard of a self-publishing website called Blurb? greatauntoftriplets Aug 2017 #38
Glad to hear CTyankee kimbutgar Aug 2017 #39
Your art post always made my day. pangaia Aug 2017 #40
I've learned so much from you. Thank you for your art essays! Vinca Aug 2017 #42
Hang in there. It will all work out. sinkingfeeling Aug 2017 #43
Are you still going to be able to participate in the forum? Do they have wifi at the new place? nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2017 #45
Yes, altho I may get a laptop. Now I have a PC. CTyankee Aug 2017 #85
Great! If you can wait, there are great deals on laptops during the Thanksgiving holidays. Honeycombe8 Aug 2017 #90
This is the second post I have seen. Is there a list of them as they go? keithbvadu2 Aug 2017 #46
I am thinking of you! Every phase of life takes courage mainer Aug 2017 #47
Good luck dear. Here's hoping you find somewhere that is perfect for you Squinch Aug 2017 #51
I was hoping to see your update, peacebuzzard Aug 2017 #54
I still miss your Friday Afternoon Challenges... countryjake Aug 2017 #56
oh, countryjake, that warms my heart! CTyankee Aug 2017 #59
I thought of this for my Mom Marthe48 Aug 2017 #60
Love your art essays voteearlyvoteoften Aug 2017 #61
I'm looking forward to that collection - The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2017 #64
I loved your Friday afternoon art quizzes. yardwork Aug 2017 #65
Make sure the food is good. roody Aug 2017 #66
You are doing what many of us are going to need to do at some point. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2017 #67
As an artist and a lover of Art history, I want you to know, I LOVE your essays. Raine1967 Aug 2017 #68
My wife and I track our medications via a white board. eggplant Aug 2017 #69
I love you burrowowl Aug 2017 #70
Love and best wishes to you and your husband. Greybnk48 Aug 2017 #71
Best of luck!!! Beacool Aug 2017 #72
Thank you for sharing this. nt fleabiscuit Aug 2017 #74
Courage knows no better name, CT. Eyeball_Kid Aug 2017 #77
Aloha CTYankee. I've always appreciated your posts and your perspective. mahina Aug 2017 #79
You're in my thoughts. You are one of the best things about DU for me. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #81
From this former 'nutmegger' to you... sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #82
We love you too! annabanana Aug 2017 #83
You cannot see it MFM008 Aug 2017 #84
Prayers and best wishes CTyankee. mia Aug 2017 #87
I certainly wish you and your husband all the best in your coming move. justhanginon Aug 2017 #88
thanks for telling me that. It makes me very happy. Thank you. CTyankee Aug 2017 #95
Best wishes to you and your husband karynnj Aug 2017 #89
If you have Facebook ... left-of-center2012 Aug 2017 #93
I am going to a neurologist today actually and can be evaluated for Parkinson's CTyankee Aug 2017 #94
Wishing you ALL the best, CTyankee! hamsterjill Aug 2017 #97
That is so reassuring Hamsterjill! Thank you! CTyankee Aug 2017 #99
Love you CTyankee. Baitball Blogger Aug 2017 #101
(((((CTyankee))))) wishing you and your husband all the best in this new chapter in niyad Aug 2017 #103
Absolutely all the best to you and your family. broadcaster90210 Aug 2017 #104
Sorry to hear about your age issues. LiberalFighter Aug 2017 #105
I love our comunications here and on FB edhopper Aug 2017 #106
Of course. I am totally addicted to DU. We gotta have a place of refuge from CTyankee Aug 2017 #108
So true edhopper Aug 2017 #113
Love You Too... Mike Nelson Aug 2017 #107
Were you a DU reader during2014 to 2016? CTyankee Aug 2017 #109
Yes... Mike Nelson Aug 2017 #110
Then you saw what is essentially my book, only this time it will be a bound book. CTyankee Aug 2017 #112
Your art essays are, without a doubt, Codeine Aug 2017 #115
Wow. That's an accolade! Thank you!!!! CTyankee Aug 2017 #116
Virtual hugs and real love from me to you and your hubby OriginalGeek Aug 2017 #119
Hopefully, that won't happen. I'll get it self published once my daughter is back CTyankee Aug 2017 #120
You are why this place rocks sellitman Jun 2018 #121
What a nice thing to say! Thank you so much! CTyankee Jun 2018 #122
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