Sunday 9/17/23

4:59a.m. I had a couple of terrible nightmares. I dreamt it was the end of the world . I was a monster making it happen. I also dreamt I was in a room with a couple guys from high school. I was dressed as a woman.Theuo were making fun of me. I was dishing it out right back at them. I woke up afterwards. This was when an aide came in to change my briefs. I had a nice aide this morning. They came in at 4:30. They cleaned me up, changed my briefs and got me in my wheelchair. I can’t complain about the treatment I received during the night.

Sometimes Stephen King gives me nightmares. I kept thinking about that book The Talisman I left off at a very good part. The hero of the story, Jack Sawyer, is a twelve year old boy. He has to go on a quest into another world known as the Territories. He must retrieve a talisman that will save his mother. Lily Cavenhaugh Sawyer is dying from cancer. This talisman is the only thing that will save her.

I read until ten last night. I wanted to stay up and read but my battery was running low. Still, I couldn’t sleep because I kept thinking about those characters in the Talisman. I kept wondering what was going to happen. I wanted to know if Jack was going to save his mother. Is this crazy getting so involved with fictional characters?

But I did get to sleep and I had those friggin nightmares. Sometimes I think I shouldn’t be reading King because of the nightmares. I can’t help myself. I enjoy his work so much. I think he is a terrific writer.

8:18a.m. I had a breakfast of toast, scrambled eggs, oatmeal and yogurt. I ate everything. Also, I had my coffee and orange juice. Coffee was good and hot. I called Chocolatschip after I ate but no answer. She was doing laundry.

11:19a.m. I’ve been reading The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub. The plot is thinking. Jack came across a Black mank named Lester “Speedy” Parker. Speedy used to be a jazz musician but now works as a custodian for Fun world Arcade. He is a mysterious character who knows all about The Territories. Speedy and Jack become friends. When it is time he helps Jack flip into the other world.

I started reading after breakfast I read for a couple hours. Then I fell asleep in my wheelchair for an hour.i called Chocolatschip when I woke up She made fudge for a friend. We talked briefly then did our goodbyes. I talked about my book. She talked about making fudge for Tim the Moocher. She said no more promises.

I could use a cup of coffee right now. I’m kind of sleepy. I want to read my book but I’m too sleepy . They will be serving drinks soon. Perhaps the coffee will perk me up. Also I’m having a big lunch. They are serving turkey, carrots, browned potatoes, a dinner roll and ambrosia for dessert. A hearty meal also wakes me up.

5:41p.m. I’ve been reading The Talisman all afternoon. I also talked with Chocolatechip. She has an early morning appointment so she went to bed early. I went back to my book which is really getting spooky.

I had a supper of a Philly cheese sandwich, potato wedges, lemon pie. It was good and I ate it all. Also had m y coffee and fruit punch I’m well stuffed.

7:39p.m. I think I’m finished reading for the day. I have been reading all afternoon. I need to put down the book. Besides, I’m getting tired and can’t concentrate when I’m tired I feel a bit sick anyway. I ate too much and now feel very bloated. I hope I get some Mylanta tonight. I could sure use a dose. This is yet another reason why I can’t concentrate.

I also have been peeing like crazy. An aide came in not too long ago. She has two other people to take care of. After that she said she will give me a shower. I hope to God I don’t have too long to wait. I am soaked to high heaven I also desperately need a shower. I haven’t had one in two weeks. Please aide come back for me soon.

I get very anxious, depressed and angry when I’m laying in urine. I think it has been forty-five minutes ago since the aide came in. How long does it take to put old people to bed? Waiting around like this is crazy. I still say this is neglect and there is no excuse. I have the call light on just to see if anyone answers it. I doubt it

9:10p.m. It turned out I had very nice aides. I didn’t have long to wait. She came in and took me to the shower room. I got a nice hot shower and a good shave. Ack in. H room I was dressed in briefs and a clean gown. I guess I was being a cranky old man but I feel much better now.

I feel refreshed. I was ready to call it a night. But now I feel like I can read a couple more chapters. I just have to find out what happens next in that damned book.