On Tuesday, Mom and I attended a party for new residents at Grand Oaks in The Commons. When the director introduced the new residents to the community, everyone already knew Tony Culotta, or, as I call him, “The Mayor of Grand Oaks.” Also, one of Poppop’s hallmates (who happens to be a woman – we know how he has become a [...]
Entries from August 2008
August 27, 2008
First day of classes for Bridget
Hey all! I just finished my first day of classes and wanted to update you all on them! I only had 3 classes today and have 3 more tomorrow.
My first class was at 10 so I didn’t have an early morning today- that’ll be tomorrow with my 8 AM religion. So my first class was [...]
August 16, 2008
Happy Birthday, Henrietta!
Henrietta celebrated her birthday on Friday! She’s been a godsend to Pop Pop as have all the aides. To show their appreciation, Margot and Kathy celebrated the milestone with a cake at Grand Oaks.
Henrietta is special because she has a unique way of making one not feel just important but like family. I love the [...]
August 15, 2008
Congratulations to the Class of 1941!
The circle of life. You’re born, you grow up, you shrink down, and in some traditions you don’t die but are ‘reborn’ again. A lot of people equate the progression of old age and the dependence that emerges from it with becoming a child again. If that’s the case, then Pop Pop just entered [...]
August 13, 2008
Grand Oaks is, well, grand!
My second grade teacher used to have a saying she used to keep us in line: “When Ms. Jordan’s not happy, no one’s happy.” For most of the the first half of this year, you could scrap Ms. Jordan for Pop Pop, and the phrase was still pretty accurate. After today, however, we can be [...]
August 13, 2008
Family Beach Week
Hey everyone! Bridget here! I just wanted to add some pictures that I had on my camera from the beach this past week at the Donahue house. Relaxation is most definitely the theme. Colleen, Molly, and I were treated to a “spa night” by Mary Kate which in a word was unique. It included home-made facials [...]
August 1, 2008
Pop Pop’s Beach Trip Revisited
July 12-Dagsboro, DE Maureen is simply the best. All one needs to do is look at the smile on Pop Pop’s face, and you know that there is a magic in this woman’s way. All of us have seen our main man down in the dumps since the change in March. But Maureen doesn’t allow [...]
