This is on my mind.....

[paula_w]

i don't know if anyone is going through this, but since we are at an inspirational stage right now, I think we could use some inspiration.

Would someone break into a chorus of MY WAY please ?

This socially humiliating disease can inspire inspiration, and we need to walk the walk. We need some giggles if not outright laughter...why not go for the whole thing? No topic - just do what we do - free fall - and keep it going indefinitely??

What's on your mind? Have you lost yours? Have you lost yours a little but still feel like you can fake it?

Next?

Paula

[ZucchiniFlower]

Hi Paula, I hate to think that I'm losing part of my mind, but the proof is in the pudding. I prepared coffee this week and realized after all 12 ounces were prepared that I'd forgotten to place my mug under the spout, so it was all over my counter and my carpet got drenched. Thank god for my microfiber towels. One towel solved the problem and my carpet looks fine.

I still work in lab, but I triple check everything I do.

My automatic pilot is out of commission much of the time. I need to think about everything that I do.

I'm heading home now, about 11 pm. The T isn't crowded now and it's more pleasant that way. But I walk more like Frankenstein, and people get out of my way. I was self conscious when I was young and relatively healthy, but not now. I do what I have to do, and that's that. Goodnight.

~Zucchini

[stevem53]

I fell, landed on my rear,
Grabbed a hold of the kitchen curtains.
My friends, I'll say it clear;
I'll state my case, my can is hurtin'

I've lived a life that's full -
I've travelled each and every highway.
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Regrets? I have a few,
Im broke again, just spent my pension.
I did what I had to do
And I crawled to the loo, without hesitation.

I planned each charted course -
And shuffle-stepped along the byway,
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew,
When I grabbed one dish, and three flew
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all, and tried not to fall
And did it my way.

I've loved, I've laughed and cried,
I've had my fill - my share of losing.
But now, as tears subside,
I find it all so confusing.

To think I did all that,
And may I say, not in a shy way -
Oh no. Oh no, not me.
I did it my way.

For what is a man? What has he got?
If not himself - Then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels
Before he trips over his heels.
The record shows, I landed on my nose
And did it my way.

Yes, it was my way.

[CTenaLouise]

I fell, landed on my rear,
Grabbed a hold of the kitchen curtains.
My friends, I'll say it clear;
I'll state my case, my can is hurtin'

I've lived a life that's full -
I've travelled each and every highway.
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Regrets? I have a few,
Im broke again, just spent my pension.
I did what I had to do
And I crawled to the loo, without hesitation.
I planned each charted course -
And shuffle-stepped along the byway,
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew,
When I grabbed one dish, and three flew
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all, and tried not to fall
And did it my way.

I've loved, I've laughed and cried,
I've had my fill - my share of losing.
But now, as tears subside,
I find it all so confusing.

To think I did all that,
And may I say, not in a shy way -
Oh no. Oh no, not me.
I did it my way.

For what is a man? What has he got?
If not himself - Then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels
Before he trips over his heels.
The record shows, I landed on my nose
And did it my way.

Yes, it was my way.

very well done steve!!
now about that lou thing? hahahahaha! ;)

[steffi 001]

...to the tune of.....On Top of Old Smokey

THE GREAT MONSTER TRANSFORMATION

My body`s not working
As good as it might
My brain cells have left me
They`ve all taken flight.


And I`d like them back please
Without them I`m shot
Those cute little brain cells
Were all I had got.

I once could move sideways
And forwards and back
So gracefull and easy.
These skills I now lack

Incontinence beckons
Whenever I cough
And all cos these brain cells
Have all buggered off.

They helped me look normal
The same way as you
But now I`m this Monster
And I`m feeling blue

My arms and my legs now
Just do their own thing
I`m nearly an expert
At the Highland Fling

And if you stand close by
You`d better watch out
Without any warning
I`ll give you a clout.

A smack in the kisser
Will shock you for sure
My stray fist will knock you
Cold out on the floor.

Alas I can`t help this
Aggressive display
Cos I have got PD
And it`s here to stay.

So when I am drooling
And lurching for you
With arms that are flailing
Then here`s what to do.

Just leg it for shelter
As quick as you can
Cos I am the bog eyed
PD BOGEY MAN.


Will thisd do Paula.

Hugs
x

[paula_w]

I woke up giggling and laughing.....these posts are downright entertaining. Thank you all so much.

Zuch flower: Along the same lines as your coffee disaster but not quite as messy. I used the squirt hose at my kitchen sink and now it won't turn off. I've taken it apart and put it back together, but it's broken and the water can't be steered back to the faucet.

Of course I have no memory, and now for 3 days (I do THINK about having it fixed - can't be hard) I've been going to use the sink, and not remembering in spite of many facial and upper body drenchings, that the hose is on.

I'll probably walk out to the kitchen when finished posting, having completely forgotten by then, and squirt myself in the face.

Steve and Steffi - should have been comedy writers - I certainly agree with Tena's comments.

paula

[oyster]

hahaha, lol, lol lolol:D

you guys and gals are toooo muchh. haha!

[EmptyNest68]

OH my gosh I was singing along to your verses, steffi & steve! Holy hannah...so funny...

[proudest_mama]

It doesn't get any better than this (well, that I can remember anyway). Thank God for my sense of humor. I rely on it just to make it through the day.

Thanks for the post, Paula ... and thanks to all who added to it (Zucchini, Steve, Tena, Steffi). You made the start of my day perfect!

Terri

[paula_w]

it's more dark than funny tho,

I say a little prayer tune

The moment I wake up
Before I can try to get up
I pop a bunch of pills to move
While waiting to kick on
And wondering when pain will be gone
I pop a bunch of pills to move

Whenever, whatever, I’ll stay in my bed
Or roll onto floor
Whenever, whatever, on hands and knees now
Head down and butt up
Together, together, that's how it must be
To live without drugs
Would only be heartbreak for me

I head for the bathroom,
As meds flow and kick on zoom zoom
I take a bunch of pills to move
Can’t work, I ‘m too slow now
And all through my day at home now
I take a bunch of pills to move

Forever, forever, this stays in my brain
And I will fight it
Forever, forever we never will part
Oh, how I'll fight it
Together, together, the meds I must see
To live without them
Would only be heartbreak for me

I pop a bunch of pills to move

I pop a bunch of pills to move

Forever, forever, this stays in my brain
And I will fight it
Forever, forever we never will part
Oh, how I'll fight it
Together, together, the meds I must see
To live without them
Would only be heartbreak for me


My friends do believe me
For me there is nothing ....
Without pills

Hand me my drugs
I am stiffening up now
Need to pop some pills yeah

I need a bunch of pills….

fade

paula

[CTenaLouise]

more imagination is needed here!
it's great for your brain!
and funny too, yet that's a perk!

any perky parkies here? ;)

[paula_w]

quoting from a previous post of mine in this thread:

I'll probably walk out to the kitchen when finished posting, having completely forgotten by then, and squirt myself in the face."

How's this for procrastination? I just had the sink fixed yesterday. This is my first day with water coming back out of the faucet. Happy New Year.

paula

[vlhperry]

Steve, your effort was supurb!!! To the tune of the old camping song, "Going on a Lion Hunt"


Going on My Drug Hunt

Going on my Drug Hunt
Going on my Drug Hunt

I'm not afraid!
I'm not afraid

There is my kitchen, better look through it
Sound of breaking dishes, cutlery crashing on floor, Refridgerator opening, Oven door opening. Garbage Disposal running.
Dog howls, cat yowls.

Do you see them?
No, but I need them!!
tune slows down rather than speeds up

Going on my Drug Hunt
Going on my Drug Hunt

I'm not afraid!
I'm not afraid

There is the bedroom, better go check there!!
Sound of someone tripping over a shoe,
Sound of drawers opening and closing,[/CENTER
[CENTER]Sounds of items crashing off of a night stand,[/CENTER

[CENTER]Do you see them?
No, but I sure need 'em!!


Going on my Drug Hunt
Going on my Drug Hunt

I'm a bit afraid!
I'm a bit afraid

There is the bathroom, I think it's the last roomCENTER]
[CENTER]Sound of shower curtain being pulled back,
Sound of brushing teeth,[/CENTER
[CENTER]Sound of toilet flushing.[/CENTER

[CENTER]What was I looking for?
Take's a nap on the floor.

Wakes up a few hours later. Wondered how I got there. Slowness of thinking clues her. Once again she searches for, at a snail's pace for....

Going on my Drug Hunt
Going on my Drug Hunt

I'm not afraid!
I'm not afraid



Vicky

[judy4etsu]

Stef n Steve...loved the rhymes

So I thought I'd toss out one of mine

I"ve removed the name of my friend

for whose birthday lunch i did attend

see if you know the special one

I mark as ?????? and have some fun!

(one more clue her bday was 11/15)
_________________________________

A poem for ?????'s bday 2007......
For this special day in history
i wanted a poem to compose
but you've heard my poetry
and this might work better in prose....
There is a lady i' consider it a blessing to know
her name is ????? and she is always on the go...
well..... that is..... when her PD and meds agree
otherwise she is as stiff as can be.
She used to be a straight-laced principal
caring about teachers, lil guys n gals.
Now days she teaches a unique crowd
educating and advocating for a PD cure so bold n loud
She's in a daily boxing arena she didn't choose
trying her best to win in life n make PD lose.
she's got a good home team who love her a bunch
and some friends who are amazed at her (and could never thank her enough) ......just like this one at lunch.
this is going pretty well but i'll call it quits before i'm escorted to the door
and i'll wish my friend ????? a very "Happy Birthday and blessings galore!"
Love ya!

[RLSmi]

Judy, my guess is the dynamic "Pegleg", Peggy Willocks. And I will add my own "Happy Birthday".
Robert

[michael7733]

What's on my mind? I can't find the laugh lines that had seated themselves beside my eyes. The words to the referenced song, My Way, pushed me into reality, and there I stood...face-to-face with what was on my mind. Worse than th;at, what was on my heart was there, too. Then the words to the song began to come out of my mouth. They sounded like a confession :

http://www.braincrumbs.org/myway.html

As soon as I find my laugh lines, I am going to glue them back onto my face.

michael b.

[vertigo]

Dear michael b.
Is it you singing and playing so wonderful and from your hart touching ,just a click from me. The clock is 2 in the night and I should go to bed, tanks so much for the goodnight song. The LULLABY FROM an unknown man, you have power.

GOD NATT
Annelise

[michael7733]

Thank you for your very nice comments. I happened upon karaoke computer program that was free off of the internet about 2 years ago, and I'm afraid I quickly became a karaoke junkie...lol. I have a page of assorted pieces

http://www.braincrumbs.org/checkerboard.htm

some are poetry readings, some are portions of an audible book that I started, some are gospel songs and some are love songs (mostly oldies but goodies) I hope you enjoy some of them.

Thanks again,

michael b.