Sunday, September 21, 2008

more converstations from Assisted-Living land

Arrived back in Portland late last night. O'Hare was sure busy!

Conversation with Augie (95 years old - former pro bowler)

Augie: Time for me to go for a walk.
Me: Do you go walking every day?
Augie: Some days 2 or 3 times.
(more light chatter about this and that)
Augie: (pause) Well, I'm not getting any younger! (heads off with walker)


Another conversation with Mom:

Me: Do you remember So-and-So?
Mom: Yes - is she still alive?
Me: No, she died years ago.
Mom: (pause) I've outlived them all.
Me: How did you do that?
Mom: (pause) shredded wheat.

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