tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post8799323468293022852..comments2023-05-07T09:01:02.953-07:00Comments on Cranky Bar: Personal Challenge #5 - Trigger Warning for Alzheimer's/DementiaThe Crankyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-47988050824036136522016-03-24T12:34:11.812-07:002016-03-24T12:34:11.812-07:00Get this...my Grandpa just started loosing his min...Get this...my Grandpa just started loosing his mind. He went into the hospital because he was driving down a main road the wrong way. In the hospital he saw cats coming out of the ceiling. He had a slight fever. Then he had a UTI a few weeks later. Now my aunt said he's not making sense. It's his wife - my grandma that died of Dementia.An Apel a Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409392467947270395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-91883192984957450072016-03-24T12:34:09.025-07:002016-03-24T12:34:09.025-07:00Get this...my Grandpa just started loosing his min...Get this...my Grandpa just started loosing his mind. He went into the hospital because he was driving down a main road the wrong way. In the hospital he saw cats coming out of the ceiling. He had a slight fever. Then he had a UTI a few weeks later. Now my aunt said he's not making sense. It's his wife - my grandma that died of Dementia.An Apel a Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409392467947270395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-34613285659456888802016-03-15T22:20:17.919-07:002016-03-15T22:20:17.919-07:00jenny_o, thank you. I promise, the next story will...jenny_o, thank you. I promise, the next story will make you laugh.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-20007015961838785282016-03-15T20:36:06.191-07:002016-03-15T20:36:06.191-07:00Amazing story, Jacqueline. Top quality. You made m...Amazing story, Jacqueline. Top quality. You made me actually say out loud "oh noooo" at the end ...jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-55216126338553851982016-03-15T14:11:51.342-07:002016-03-15T14:11:51.342-07:00Guys, thank you for that... it means a great deal ...Guys, thank you for that... it means a great deal to me.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-56298522694724163312016-03-15T08:40:43.391-07:002016-03-15T08:40:43.391-07:00What a sad, moving story. Makes me really, really ...What a sad, moving story. Makes me really, really thankful that this kind of disease doesn't run in my family. Or my wife's family. And to echo the sentiments of the others here: you really do have a knack for telling a compelling story with gripping characters. We hope you do work toward publishing something one day.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-75700154895596359322016-03-15T03:45:36.954-07:002016-03-15T03:45:36.954-07:00Thank you Robyn, very much!Thank you Robyn, very much!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-7245600983326669532016-03-15T03:44:58.101-07:002016-03-15T03:44:58.101-07:00They are names I grew up with... Miz Haymes name i...They are names I grew up with... Miz Haymes name is similar to my aunt: Ruby Jonette.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-73187409790172286662016-03-15T03:43:56.968-07:002016-03-15T03:43:56.968-07:00Thank you baili, very much appreciated.Thank you baili, very much appreciated.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-80405127941527853952016-03-14T22:58:33.824-07:002016-03-14T22:58:33.824-07:00This reads like a chilling spooky story to tell ar...This reads like a chilling spooky story to tell around a campfire. You're such a good writer of any and everything, from pithy statements to full stories. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-61663963274937129522016-03-14T05:15:25.881-07:002016-03-14T05:15:25.881-07:00I always enjoy the names you give your characters....I always enjoy the names you give your characters. Sad ending today though!Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-88287179090939145342016-03-14T04:38:16.663-07:002016-03-14T04:38:16.663-07:00wow you got wonderful gift to write in such a inte...wow you got wonderful gift to write in such a interesting way ,and it cannot be done by everyone you should think about publishing you work dear i am very impressed bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-43459791148426900242016-03-14T02:42:17.250-07:002016-03-14T02:42:17.250-07:00I wish so as well Strayer, but sometimes one has t...I wish so as well Strayer, but sometimes one has to remain true to the story.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-16852887664258204752016-03-14T02:40:17.637-07:002016-03-14T02:40:17.637-07:00Thank you Tanke! You know you've thoroughly em...Thank you Tanke! You know you've thoroughly embarrassed me, in a good way, right? And right back atcha!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-37942175310936586322016-03-13T10:03:12.786-07:002016-03-13T10:03:12.786-07:00This is a great story, Cranky. Good dialogue and ...This is a great story, Cranky. Good dialogue and suspense about finding the dog, and what would happen to the old woman. I wish it had a happy ending.Strayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124298302997708537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-46702555634218238482016-03-13T04:54:14.695-07:002016-03-13T04:54:14.695-07:00This is your best, most moving piece you have ever...This is your best, most moving piece you have ever written over the years. Your voice and style come through so well. I could see and hear Miz Haymes and the kids, and Snow....he was as much of a hero as he could be, poor thing. I have always said you were a wonderful writer, and this piece only proves it. It takes talent to move so many of us, and the Great Scot, to tears.<br />Well done my friend. Well done.Dragonquillcahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570703922492149586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-13521199605466313782016-03-13T03:44:01.485-07:002016-03-13T03:44:01.485-07:00And a ton of hugs my friend. =)And a ton of hugs my friend. =)The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-73640307009648840812016-03-13T03:31:24.002-07:002016-03-13T03:31:24.002-07:00NEVER EVER Doubt this writing gift you have my fri...NEVER EVER Doubt this writing gift you have my friend. NEVER.It stirs the mind and soul. I hope I am on that list for a autographed copy. HUGS BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-8545750777642067862016-03-12T21:01:57.909-08:002016-03-12T21:01:57.909-08:00River, thank you very much.
The written word is e...River, thank you very much.<br /><br />The written word is extremely important to me, hence I struggle (a lot) with believing that mine is good enough.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-37113695107946798572016-03-12T20:43:19.851-08:002016-03-12T20:43:19.851-08:00A sad story, but very well told. I was hoping Snow...A sad story, but very well told. I was hoping Snow would run for help :( Poor Miz Haymes, and poor Snow, sitting and howling beside his saviour until they were found.<br />I read in another comment here, you didn't think your writing is good enough? Of course it is! Your characters are real and your writing stirs the emotions of the reader.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-33266179483420175522016-03-12T13:06:41.553-08:002016-03-12T13:06:41.553-08:00How is it Elephant's Child puts it? You made m...How is it Elephant's Child puts it? You made my eyeballs get sweaty Mitchell. <br /><br />True story: I'd hit the publish button and went through to the kitchen to prepare our meal. Sniffling sounds began coming from the living room, followed by my sweetheart. With tears in his eyes, arms wrapped around me, he began telling me how beautiful he thought the story was and that he could 'hear' how the old woman would sound.<br /><br />You'll get the second autographed copy, should it come to be. =)The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-80429830963947728202016-03-12T12:58:14.706-08:002016-03-12T12:58:14.706-08:00It is awful, Pat. I've cared for several famil...It is awful, Pat. I've cared for several family members and friends over the years who had Alzheimer's. It's hard not to want them 'back', but the fear and loss in their eyes... the knowledge that something was very, very wrong... was heartbreaking.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-15971485610033446622016-03-12T10:21:05.839-08:002016-03-12T10:21:05.839-08:00Well! This made my eyes fill with tears. This is h...Well! This made my eyes fill with tears. This is how a story should be told! I want an autographed copy of your first edition collection. You amaze me. And I DITTO every previous comment.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-69102650525692013122016-03-12T06:11:22.879-08:002016-03-12T06:11:22.879-08:00That was quite the ending indeed. Having a mind go...That was quite the ending indeed. Having a mind go has to be awful.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735312335104425209.post-7505510672473638222016-03-12T05:00:27.147-08:002016-03-12T05:00:27.147-08:00Now you know why I said you might want to skip thi...Now you know why I said you might want to skip this post Buttons, I knew it would hit close to home. *hugs*<br /><br />Why am I not published? I never felt my writing was good enough. That's why I started to do these challenges, to figure it out for myself; I think I'd like to try getting something published. <br /><br />Thank you, my friend. The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.com