Driving conversations with teens in the future

A teen in the not-too-distant future was complaining to his father about the car that was just bought for him , his father explained back in my day we had to take a driving test and actually drive the car ourselves and don't get me started on having to use a map! It wasn't the latest model but it was new enough. Completely automated,but it didn't have hologram gaming.Boo hoo.😀

Top three questions aliens will ask when they land on Earth

1 what is the meaning of life.
2 how do you cure disease.
3 is that Donald Trump's real hair.

Mannequin challenge 2

Chris stop accepting invitations to the mannequin challenge because his Tremor would give the whole group away😀😀😀😀

The mannequin challenge

😀Whenever Chris would freeze while walking downtown he would initiate impromptu mannequin challenges.

Be careful what you wish for!

What is PARKINSON'S

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson's disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement.

In the early stages of Parkinson's disease, your face may show little or no expression, or your arms may not swing when you walk. Your speech may become soft or slurred. Parkinson's disease symptoms worsen as your condition progresses over time.

Although Parkinson's disease can't be cured, medications may markedly improve your symptoms. In occasional cases, your doctor may suggest surgery to regulate certain regions of your brain and improve your symptoms.Parkinson's disease symptoms and signs may vary from person to person. Early signs may be mild and may go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of your body and usually remain worse on that side, even after symptoms begin to affect both sides.

Parkinson's signs and symptoms may include:

• Tremor. A tremor, or shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers. You may notice a back-and-forth rubbing of your thumb and forefinger, known as a pill-rolling tremor. One characteristic of Parkinson's disease is a tremor of your hand when it is relaxed (at rest).
• Slowed movement (bradykinesia). Over time, Parkinson's disease may reduce your ability to move and slow your movement, making simple tasks difficult and time-consuming. Your steps may become shorter when you walk, or you may find it difficult to get out of a chair. Also, you may drag your feet as you try to walk, making it difficult to move.
• Rigid muscles. Muscle stiffness may occur in any part of your body. The stiff muscles can limit your range of motion and cause you pain.
• Impaired posture and balance. Your posture may become stooped, or you may have balance problems as a result of Parkinson's disease.
• Loss of automatic movements. In Parkinson's disease, you may have a decreased ability to perform unconscious movements, including blinking, smiling or swinging your arms when you walk.
• Speech changes. You may have speech problems as a result of Parkinson's disease. You may speak softly, quickly, slur or hesitate before talking. Your speech may be more of a monotone rather than with the usual inflections.
• Writing changes. It may become hard to write, and your writing may appear small.

When to see a doctor

See your doctor if you have any of the symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease — not only to diagnose your condition but also to rule out other causes for your symptoms.

First in the family

Always wanted to first in the family.There are nine of us.

   First born?    NOPE

   First to graduate from college?   NOPE

   First to get married?   NOPE

   First to by a home?   NOPE

   First to get PARKINSON'S DISEASE.   DING DING DING

Reading glasses

Over the summer my granddaughter and I would read books and preparation for entrance into the first grade. She would practice the words and we thought she could see fine but she was having difficulty at times and it turned out that she needed glasses. After the school year begin I would watch her 3 to five days a week for an hour or two after school and we would start homework and practice reading books so she could stay on top of her game. She has a tendency to forget to put her glasses on which put strains on your eyes seeing the words so we got her lanyards to make sure that she would always have her classes available. We started a new book and I had her read from the beginning to the end it seem like she was struggling with words that I knew she knew and I practice before and I couldn't figure it out I told her to pull her glasses up maybe she didn't have her glasses all the way on and she was having a problem focusing on the words. She still continue to struggle and I just couldn't figure it out because we just went over these words and I knew she knew them finally she said pop pop could you hold the book steady please I can't focus on the words.😆😍😍

Knock knock

I was at a doctors appointment unrelated to Parkinson and the doctor greeted me along with an intern. I took my seat in a chair and there was chair next to it which I rested my arm on it my tremor was going a mile a minute but I tuned it out because I'm used to it. There was a knock on the door and the doctor promptly stopped what he was doing to look out to see who was there and there was no one in the hallway he sat down befuddled. He continue on with my examination then there it was again knock knock knock knock knock knock the intern this time went to the door and there was no one there. Couple of minutes later knock knock knock knock there it was again. He opened up the door and said who is it to his dismay there was no one there. Then I realized it was me who was causing the knock my arm was hitting the chair in a rhythmic motion causing the knock knock knock knock when I think about it I can control the tremor but I let it go one more time just to see if the expression on his face before I let him off the hook and apologized.😀😀😀 he was a good sport and saw the humor and laughed with me.

The operation

Couple have been married for a long time and husband was feeling insecure about whether his wife still wanted him around. He was scheduled for an operation and as usual as wife was at his side. In the haziness as the anesthesia was wearing off he could hear voices in his head saying go into the light is that your mother calling you it's okay to let go I'll be alright without you Let Go Don't hold on for me. When he woke up he realized the voice was his wife and he said it was just a toe operation honey. :-)

'Smoke a bone'

A friend of mine suggested smoking a bone to help relieve the symptoms and pain. I tried it but I could not keep the bone lit and the marrow tasted funny. It was a chicken bone maybe he meant a rib bone.😀

Swear Jar

 A little girl found it disturbing that her parents used a lot of bad words.After a discussion with them they decided to try to set a better example.As a reminder they set up a swear jar and would deposit a quarter every time they cursed and  the little girl would be able to use the funds for what ever she liked.She had her eye on a new toy she had seen on T V,but it cost 19.95 and at a nickle a word it would take forever.The little girl clever and wise beyond her years asked here mother when is daddy coming home he only went to change the neighbor Mrs Jones light bulb and that was over two hours ago.The mother immediately put 20 dollars in the jar.

Ice cold beer

There was a time when all I wanted was a nice cold beer.Now I look forward to an ice cold metamusil.

The Greatest

A great champion and advocate for Parkinson's.Rest in peace Muhammad Ali.

Money saver

I may have Parkinson's,but I'm a saving a fortune on toothbrush batteries😀

Silly

How did the raisin find out about the surprise party?"He heard it through the grape vine". 

Doctor visit humor

While having a check up  with the neurologist,the patient still had angst about his obvious tremor.The doctor said tremors are the least of your worries.The patient replied that's easy for you to say,you try holding a pair of binoculars still.

Too sensitive

A man was having an off day,and he heard his wife exclaim from the kitchen:"will you stop all of that shaking and squirming around" He tersely said I'm sorry I cant help it!She laughed and said I was talking to the cat begging for treats.

National Parkinson Foundation: Believe in Better

National Parkinson Foundation: Believe in Better: We make life better for people with Parkinson’s through expert care and research. Everything we do helps people enjoy life with friends, families, children and grandchildren until there is a tomorrow without Parkinson’s.

Friends greeting.


My friends used to greet me with a what's going on what's shaking now they're just confused and apologize a lot

My granddaughter said to me "Pop Pop you always know how to make me laugh and that's good.

Doctor visit humor

I said to my doctor I think my symptoms are getting worse.He said get a grip and shake it off.