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Recent Reviews for Patrick A Granfors

Drip Line (Short Story) - 8/30/2009 4:42:29 PM
This is a wonderful story. It sort of reminds me of Kafka.

Drip Line (Short Story) - 8/30/2009 10:34:59 AM
Quite a story, Patrick. You grabbed my attention and held it from start to finish. Well done. Thank you. I invite you to check out my short stories here at AD. Love and peace to you, Regis

Alzyism's Part 5 (Article) - 10/14/2009 2:44:13 AM
Bless your self to have a brother to share the "burden", it would have been easier to dump mother in an institution, (it seems the 99% of all people's reaction these days) not having in the back of the mind that our children could do the same giving an example of it. The days she recognize you should be enough to bright your life! Georg

Alzyisms Part 4 (Article) - 8/11/2009 1:49:10 PM
Do you have me mixed up with another saint, St. Jude, perhaps? Kind words appreciated. e

Alzyisms Part 4 (Article) - 8/10/2009 12:22:17 PM
Thanks for sharing this with us Patrick. I think for many Alzh people who have a basic set routine , Change can be hard at times. It takes a lot of concentration to keep ones mind in some kind of focus some times when we can not control it. I remember what i went through last May,09 , when there was so much emotional upheaveal in my life and also what i was like before I started on the Exelon and Namenda. I was on the Exelon which is a lot like Arceipt for quite a while before I started the Namenda. The Namenda affects the glutamate in the brain and does help to restore memeory better. It takes months for it to work tho and should be taken with a little food. Its good that you keep challenging your moms mind and try to keep her mentally stimulated. At least yuo have some respite time when shes gone.. Its hard for her too as she's the one thats living it and loosing control.. She realizes some things , and forgets many other things , but alawys remember she's doing the best she can with whats she's got. I hope you'll try the Namenda again and give her a chance to be a little better for a while...Thanks for sharing this incite into the illness.. Much more of this writing is needed to help bring more wareness of the diseases affect on people....Hang in there!....M

Alzyisms Part 3 (Article) - 7/7/2009 12:29:37 AM
A great write. It gives the reader incite into what you and she are going through ... Its good that yuo can share these events with us..Thanks....M

Alzyisms Part 3 (Article) - 6/29/2009 5:36:41 PM
I feel for you, Patrick. This is too real for many people, but the moments can be shared, just like you are doing. Thank you for sharing this... In Spirit, Bear

Patrick's Somewhat Amusing New Car Buyers Guide (Article) - 6/21/2009 4:46:14 PM
I think I have owned some of these LOL Thanks for the laugh Have a good one The Buzzard

Alzyisms Part 2 (Article) - 6/16/2009 1:19:55 PM
I can understand what you are talking about . Its hard for your mom too . When a person first learns they have this its like a death sentance and really takes time to adjust and accept. Theer is a genetic link in my family and all 6 of my children have a chance of getting this. One already has it.. I can understand what your wife is saying , but what if it was her mother, would she feel the same way.?. You have someone to share the load with .You are so lucky.. When your mom is at your brothers ,, do extra things with your wife , let her know shes important too. Your mom can't stop whats happening to her, neither can we.. Unfortunately its a cross we must bear. I can't tell you what to do , but it you put her in a home now, she'll realize it . I worry about us also AND our future.. I think writing and sharing whats going on will help you to cope better. I'll try to help you if I can also...I think you are doing a good job in planning things out and giving her a structured enviroment. God will reward yuo in the end and you'll know that you did all you could for her. She'd do it for you , Im sure of that!....Hope this will help you some.. Please take sometime and read what I've written.. Most is under poems , some in stories I think...M

Living with Alzheimers (Alzyisms Part 1) (Article) - 6/16/2009 1:01:19 PM
Hi Patrick.. I have Alzheimers also. I was diagnoised in 2007 , my husband in Aug 2008 and our Son, Sam in Dec 2008. SAm is not my husbands biological son .Sam is 50. I have written a lot about Alzh on my den to try to bring more awareness to others about what its like to have this. I have my days when I'm a little off, but have come a long way in the last 2 yrs. I think its great that you and yuor brother are taking care of your mom. Its hard to have this illness and its hard to dael with it also..I've noticed that if I'm sick or if something is very upsetting , it changes my beavior . Wrting helps me SO MUCH . Some times I can write when I can't say the words correctly. I dread what is ahead of us and try not to think about it.. I try to motivate and encourge my husband and son when they are down... Keep writing and sharing with us..Bless you ,,MaryGrace

Low Tech Potato Leek Soup (Article) - 6/2/2009 11:23:01 AM
Hi Patrick, I absolutely love Potato/Leek Soup! This recipe looks way easier than the one I have... I'm going to try this... thank you for sharing this... In Spirit, Bear

Living with Alzheimers (Alzyisms Part 1) (Article) - 5/24/2009 3:00:09 AM
God bless you; you are in my prayers! It can't be easy! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( Excellent article!

Romeo & Tryptophan - Act II, Scene II (Poetry) - 11/27/2009 1:50:43 PM
I think.....is this patrick guy on something? and then I think...thank heavens he is, otherwise, It might have turned out not quite so funny. well done Patrick ol son/

Romeo & Tryptophan - Act II, Scene II (Poetry) - 11/27/2009 11:03:02 AM
Man, I feel like I've read this somewhere; but a slightly different version. Strangely familiar. Massively creative Patrick. I love it.

Romeo & Tryptophan - Act II, Scene II (Poetry) - 11/27/2009 10:05:24 AM
But you know that its essential for growth and normal metabolism. And did you know also that its a precursor to niacin. Ever had a niacin rush? Holy Shit! Those don't put ya to sleep. Ole Shakys hairdo up there looks as if he might have been in that band A Flock of Seagulls. Thanx for the laugh Pat. r

Doggy Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 3:15:37 AM
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Doggy Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 5:34:35 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Well done, Patrick! Shelter animals do make the best pets: I had a female Maine Coon cat I adopted; she was the sweetest! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Doggy Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 1:11:36 PM
Nilla & Pete, wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving Day! woof woof

Doggy Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 11:03:11 AM
We have a miniature dachshund at home we got from a rescue. She's adorable. Wouldn't trade her for the world. Have a good one.

Query (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 9:44:44 AM
Writing touches places we have buried for a long, long time. Words trigger other words. Much cheaper than a shrink too. Well expressed.

Doggy Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 9:43:47 AM
When can we rescue 8 more? Hearts for Hounds and all rescue groups say thank you for spreading the word. e

Doggy Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 8:48:17 AM
Nice sentiments here Patrick. Happy Holidays to you! richard

Doggy Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 8:45:49 AM
This is the best of shelter home prose that I have ever read or seen.

Doggy Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 8:03:35 AM
PRECIOUS, Patrick - even puppies need something to be thankful for. And what better blessing than a loving home?? Well done! Give Nilla and Pete a pat from me. They're GORGEOUS!! =] (((HUGS))) and love, Karla. Happy Thanksgiving: I'm thankful for YOU. =]

Doggy Thanksgiving (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 8:03:26 AM
Knick knack Paddy Whack Give a dog a bone Better yet, give a rescue a home I couldn't agree more, and Happy, Happy Thanksgiving to Nilla and Pete, and you!

Query (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 7:30:13 AM
I understand completely. You have expressed how the heart of a writer really beats! Wonderfully penned, Patrick. I very much enjoyed it. Anna

Query (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 5:32:47 AM
Words can be beautiful tears. Interesting that we share them. Perhaps we write so that we can. John

Query (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 4:05:27 AM
The Right Words can be Marvelous - Write On!

Query (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 3:41:54 AM
BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Query (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 3:34:33 AM
I use glue in my brain so words don't keep on falling and go taken away by a youthful wind... Georg

Query (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 10:03:38 PM
Answer: It must touch upon a subconscious train of thought or memory, which elicits an emotional reaction. Which begs the question, do we really have "free will?" Or, does the impulse come first out of the sub-conscious mind? I heard the latter is actually true. Okay, enough of my BS for tonite. Have a good one. Enjoyed.

Cobblestone Fireplace Memories (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 2:26:43 PM
A good analogy Patrick. Happy Holidays! Blessings ... r

Unconformity (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 1:54:39 PM
I do not see Mother Nature that way. (LOL)

Lemon Drops (Part 3 of a Trilogy) (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 1:51:36 PM
This was very moving for me. Thank you.

Cobblestone Fireplace Memories (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 9:15:51 AM
I like this poem, Patrick. "Gathered and arranged" . . .lovely. e

When Mother Sang the Blues (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 8:42:15 AM
If we don't watch out, mother will be singing a dirge.

When Mother Sang the Blues (Poetry) - 11/24/2009 12:29:11 AM
Nicely done ,Patrick! No one sings the blues like momma !