Between spending time with Ed, traveling to speaking engagements and exhibitions, and beginning an exciting new photography book, I haven’t focused on my blog. I appreciate those of you who’ve continued to stay in touch with me and I do plan to get back to my blog when the time is right, so please stay tuned. In the meantime, I…
Read MoreWhen I began writing my blog, I was warned that I shouldn’t start it unless I was committed to writing on a regular basis. You can see where that went. I’ve taken a seven month sabbatical—time does go by fast when you’re having fun. Since my last blog entry, I’ve given speeches about Alzheimer’s and caregiving in Montreal; Greenwich, CT.;…
Read MoreA few days ago I was at the Louvre, looking at some of the world’s most gorgeous art. The Museum’s magnificent collection includes a number of beautiful paintings by Leonardo da Vinci that are hung on a wall close the room where the Mona Lisa is displayed. It was a pleasure spending time with the other da Vinci’s—I could…
Read MoreMy daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren came with me to London for the opening reception of my photography exhibition at the Cork Street Gallery. We’re continuing to travel together—taking advantage of being in Europe and my grandchildrens’ spring break from school. We’ve been on the go—as you can imagine—but I want to take a few minutes from touring, eating, walking and…
Read MoreMy husband’s daughter will be spending the next ten days visiting her father in his facility—she hasn’t seen him in over a year and I’ve tried to prepare her for his decline. But I think she will be shocked, nevertheless, by the change. I also think it will be difficult for her. A woman I know has a grandmother who…
Read MoreThe people I came across in Greece seemed very comfortable being photographed. Even the animal mascot in Mykonos, Petros the pink pelican, seemed comfortable in front of my camera. I love being asked to speak in venues as beautiful and friendly as Greece. And speaking of beautiful, the mountain village in the photograph below is real—although it’s so perfect it…
Read MoreWhat was so exciting about speaking at the ADI conference in Greece (Alzheimer’s Disease International)—in addition to the programs and the vibrant city of Thessaloniki—was the opportunity to talk with other participants and hear about AD programs throughout the world. I spoke with people from Iran, the Netherlands, Israel, New Zealand, Australia, Puerto Rico, Ireland, the UK and many other…
Read MoreI just came back from five days in San Francisco, where I went to attend the opening of an exhibition of my work I Still Do and Sea of Dreams. Here’s a review of the show by Robert Cortlandt: Next on to Fifty Crows in their new space (which personally I found rather dark) . They’re showing Judith Fox’s new work I Still Do….
Read MoreI was going to write about another suggestion for coping with AD, and then decided against it. Alzheimer’s is a significant part of my world and my life, but it’s not the only part. I’ve been thinking a lot about my photography and writing (which, admittedly, have helped me cope with Ed’s Alzheimer’s) and the part art plays in our…
Read MoreWhen caregivers ask me for advice, one of the things I suggest is that they ask for help. And to ask for specific help. I can say this with the deep conviction that comes from experience; it took me eight years to ask anyone for help. These were some of the voices in my head which held me back: I…
Read MoreI’ve been asked many times how I’ve coped with caring for Ed during the past 12 years. There’s no one answer that fits all (just as there’s no one size that fits all), but over the next couple of weeks I’ll share some strategies that have helped me. I won’t address them in any particular order—at different moments…
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