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We had a challenging visit with Harvey this morning. He thought I was his mom and that Brian was his dad, even though we tried to correct him. He also announced that the nursing home had served everyone ‘dog’ with mashed potatoes for dinner last night; specifically, ‘your dog’ meaning his parents’ dog, Gypsy. He said he recognized her, but they were getting low on food… We took the reading light, and he seemed to think that would work well. We’ll see if he actually uses it.
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The rest of my day was super wonderful, though. On the way home from the visit with Harvey we stopped and found a used acoustic guitar! The shop owner through in the case, and Brian gave me a capo and a pick.
I feel as if this is Christmas, my birthdays, my anniversary, and National Pickle Week all rolled into one. The neck of this guitar is much wider that the guitar I had so long ago, so I’ll have to completely start over with learning and being able to play the chords, as well as build the calluses I used to have on the tips of my fingers, plus I sound like a sick frog – but I don’t care. I’m ecstatic! I found a Youtube site that shows me the basic chords and I’ll practice those until I know them again. I figured out that it has been over 60 years since I played and sang in college – so to say I’m a bit rusty doesn’t begin to cover it. 🤭 I have the perfect situation for starting over. No pressure. No time limits. No one listening. Just me and the guitar, croaking together. PERFECT!
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I spent a couple of hours at the cafe this afternoon. I did a sketch for our 57th wedding anniversary which I’ll paint and take to Harvey in June. I also did a sketch for Father’s Day, plus two sketches of his favorite cartoon characters.
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I’m sure that visit was so hard for you to see your Harvey the way he was talking. I’m sure he will love the pictures when you take them to him. Those are so pretty! I just love them! You did a fantastic job!
Congratulations on finding new guitar so quickly. When you were describing how you felt, I felt like I was celebrating with you 😊. You will be playing before you know it.
Take care and enjoy your day/night. (Donna)
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Hi, Sweet Donna. Yes, the visit was difficult, but he was comfortable and happy we came. I guess it doesn’t really make any difference if he makes sense or not. I’m starting from scratch on the guitar, so it will take a while, particularly since the neck of this guitar is wide enough it really feels totally different, but I will practice every day, trying to learn the fingering for the basic chords again, trying to build up some calluses, and one day old froggie will be able to try to sing!
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Wow to all! A guitar and some great drawings. Happy for you!
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Thanks so much, Linda. It was a truly wonderful day.
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I love all three of these delightful painted sketches, Linda! And I am saving them as models for me to try.
I am sad to hear this about your visit with Harvey. I hope he will use his reading light. Terrible about him thinking he was eat dog meat. Ugh! It never fails to amaze me what our minds can conjure. Waaa!
Anyway, thankfully the rest of your day improved! The guitar looks fabulous (I think my hubby has one like it, though I don’t think it’s the same brand). Glad they gave you a case for it too! And go figure Brian would add some more fun items into the mix as well! Such a wonderful guy/son!
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