Wednesday, July 1, 2015

"i am still alive"







new clay work



On my other blog*, I wrote recently about an artist, On Kawara who regularly sent out telegrams that simply read, "i am still alive." He died two years ago, but I am still here, very much alive and kicking.





at Art All Night with Pam



But wondering, when will I take action and try to do something about this disease? Why am I still taking pills and ignoring the fact that underneath, I am harboring symptoms, and possibly, progressing in the disease?



playing Derby on the Rahoboth boardwalk







Simply, it is laziness, and also a desire to do what I want to do which is make art, play music, sing, garden, cook, travel, and go out or entertain friends. 


with my Mom in Ireland


I am getting a bit shaky in between doses - my legs are jumpy, I sway rhythmically, unconsciously, and I shuffle - walk and move slowly. I watch, I wait, I notice what's going on, then I forget and get involved with my activities as the dose kicks in.





down the shore


I am still alive, but I have PD. I'd like to forget about it, but I had better not. I can forget sometimes, but later, it may be harder to ignore.







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