Requip. Memantine. Sinemet. Vinyl.
Now which of these will help me live longer?
The first three are drugs I’ve taken or am taking to battle my disease. While they will help with the symptoms, they aren’t proven to stop this disease.
I have Lewy Body dementia and my life is expected to be 5 to 7 years (but varies widely) after diagnosis. I was diagnosed 13 months ago at age 56.
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The fourth item, Vinyl, as in vinyl records is what I am banking on. I am reviewing on this website my collection of vinyl records, mostly from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s’. I have 678 records. I’ve made a vow to complete my collection before I go to that big used record store in the sky.
So my birthday — which was on Nov. 9 this year* — my sister Julie sends me albums. New vinyl record albums not some rummage sale used discs. And she said there will be more at other events in time. She said they are going to keep me alive longer.
And you know I think she’s right, this project which I am loving will keep me going. And I’ve got a long way to go..
And it’s getting longer. Four more records I haven’t even heard of. (Well I know Fleet Foxes a little.)
Here’s what Julie and Rob and family sent me. I’ve listened to some but am not ready to review. I will slip them in alphabetically as I am doing. I’m in the B’s right now.
- “Crack-up” by Fleet Foxes.
- “Milano” by Danielle Luppis & Parouet Courts.
- “Relatives in Descent” by Protomartyr
- “Pure Comedy” by Father John Misty
And one that I picked up at a mini concert on the back porch of a basketball buddy of mine. It’s a husband wife team and the band and album is called: When Particles Collide “This Town.”
So here’s some exciting new music I’ll be reviewing after I get to know them a bit.
Thanks and much love to Julie, Rob, Sophie, Rachel, Graeme, Jake and my lovely daughter Emily.
*Interesting note, but that’s what my b-day was last year.