Washing Machines

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Poor Son Notes

Mark Lovas

11 episodes

2 days ago

As the son of elderly parents, I have been unhappy with the help our society provides. I attempt to describe my (and their) problems--the lack of dignity, the false professionalism, the pseudo-science and the lack of respect. This should be linked to the blog, also titled 'Poor Son Notes". CAVEAT: Even while Dr. G. did, in my opinion, communicate very badly--using primitive, unsubtle vocabulary whenever she stepped outside the realm of strictly medical language--she did help me, and my mother. She helped me and my mother by encouraging me to return to the USA, where I was able to help.

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Washing Machines

Poor Son Notes

6 minutes 31 seconds

4 years ago

Washing Machines

Sometimes, it seems my life is filled with the experience of washing my clothes, by hand, or with a machine. And this seems to indicate a sort of flow, a pattern or rhythym in my life. I do not understand it, but here I recall some of my experiences--during a stay in Eastern Europe, whilst attending a Summer Seminar for College Professors, and currently. Is it really to much to ask for? To ask for the ability to choose the soap I wash my clothes with? Am I too demanding when I say I don't want someone else deciding how my clothes will smell? Apparently, here (again) in Eastern Europe, I am being too demanding....