Still Keeping On

So it's been quite a while since I've posted here. It seems like a lot has happened - both good and not so good. Summer 2024 was awesome - I felt really strong and was very active both mentally and physically. Toward the end of August and through September, however, the batteries started running out. I noticed I began forgetting people - not a lot and not always. I recognize faces. I look at people and know I should know who they are, but I do not always remember their names or make any connections. even if Michele tells me who they are I often still don't make a connection. I ran into a neighbor I had lived next to for 30 years before we moved and could not remember his name. It's very frustrating and actually quite maddening at times. My confusion started getting worse about the same time. I got lost several times just one street over from my house. Thankfully Pippin was with me and kept pulling me in the right direction. It's a little sad to realize tha...