This is the final post in my series describing my life after high school, through college, in the working world, and in finding my calling for caregiving.
This post is about the other half — the non-working — world of my life. Experts say that…
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I call this blog post my “caregiving thread.” I have learned over time that caregiving is internal to my very nature. I don’t know quite how or why, but I have a natural intuitive caregiving gift, so family and friends have observed and told me. This inner caregiving drive and intuition is also something that my twin brother knew about me before I did.
Since my college days, I have been doing one form or another of caregiving for: a) people who experienced tragedies by volunteering with a recognized voluntary organization; b) through active service with a local fire department and rescue squad; c) by helping a cadre of senior pals with home repairs and grocery shopping; and d) through direct caregiving for an uncle, an aunt, my spouse, and now my mother-in-law.
The art of caregiving is something I do… and that makes me, “me.”
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As readers of this blog know, I advocate that guys wear boots. Readers also know that I am from a huge family. I have not one, but three great nephews who are entering high school this year.
A week ago at a family reunion for the marriage of my kid-bro cousin, I struck up a conversation with my great nephews about their thoughts of entering high school this year. One of them said something like, “I wish I could be cool — like the biker you are, Uncle.”
Well, that was nice. So I asked,
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Today I will be dressing up (sorta) and going to a traditional Catholic wedding. My kid-bro cousin is tying the knot with his long-term girlfriend. I had the pleasure of escorting him on a motorcycle ride where he …
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Yesterday, the sun was shining — both in the sky and in my heart.
My “kid-bro” cousin came to my house on his motorcycle with his girlfriend (passenger). We took off to ride together.
That ride was about the most special, heart-warming, fun rides that I have had. Here’s why…
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Greetings on a very early Christmas Eve morning. As usual, I am up well before dawn, while the rest of our household is slumbering peacefully.
My spouse looks so cute all snuggled up under the comforter, breathing softly. Dreaming of sugarplums?
Our three other guests…
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Today, the date of September 11 (not “9/11”), marks a very dark date in the history of the United States, where cowardly terrorists caused pain, anguish, injuries, and deaths in 2001. I won’t let them win by describing what they did — we all know that. Instead, today, I will pay tribute to the countless thousands of responders, both in professional positions (fire, law enforcement, EMS) and those who jumped in voluntarily to alleviate suffering and help as best they could.
I spent six months after that dreadful day doing my part in providing relief, and that included much time in New York City. It’s one reason why I have no plans ever to return to NYC … too many painful memories which still haunt me today.
But there’s more to this day than memories of those attacks…
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Today, Sunday, I have planned a ride with my cousin who bought a new-to-him motorcycle earlier this year, based on a recommendation that I provided. He followed my instructions on buying a motorcycle.
I had some choices of rides today…
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I had a great day for my birthday yesterday. The weather was perfect, with bright sunny skies and very low humidity.
I began the day with a 10-mile walk with my walking partner. When I arrived home, my spouse had prepared breakfast for me! How sweet!
Then I booted up, mounted my Harley, and rode to…
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Yesterday, Monday, I had the sad experience of driving my twin brother back to the airport for a long flight for him to return to his home in Italy. He has been here for one week … and, as usual, I could not have survived without him.
Words cannot express…
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