Ruthie BaumgartnerToo Much Money, Too Much TimeThe Philistine giant Ishbi-benob came within a hair’s breadth planting his three hundred shekel spear in David’s abdomen. David’s men swore…Aug 14, 2016Aug 14, 2016
Ruthie BaumgartnerGrannyToday it’s just me and Lily. She whimpers, leaning mournfully toward the front door. Everything familiar has been stripped away from her…Aug 8, 2016Aug 8, 2016
Ruthie BaumgartnerinBringing Mom HomeDoes Your Mom Remember You?Mom is coming through the front door with her arms full of boxes of fat red strawberries. The children are jubilant. “They had a sale at…May 10, 2015May 10, 2015
Ruthie BaumgartnerFighting Al-Shabab With Antibacterial WipesBettina and I have just scored a few deals at Plato’s Closet. Laughing at some inside joke, we throw our purchases into the back and plunk…Apr 14, 2015Apr 14, 2015
Ruthie BaumgartnerinBringing Mom HomeMiss CongenialityMom and I are watching “Snowmen” while I feed her dinner. “Get over here,” she demands, as I stand by the bed with my plate of food. “Let…Apr 8, 2015Apr 8, 2015
Ruthie BaumgartnerinBringing Mom HomeWastingThis week will mark fifteen months since we all moved in together and brought Mom home. It’s been almost five months since I have posted…Apr 6, 2015Apr 6, 2015
Ruthie BaumgartnerinBringing Mom HomeFeeding MomThe caregiver arrives late-ish on Saturday, so Claire and I tag team the morning routine. I see Claire coming out of Mom’s room and ask,…Nov 17, 2014Nov 17, 2014
Ruthie BaumgartnerinBringing Mom HomeHospice RecertWhen Colleen came from hospice yesterday to check on Mom for recertification, I was a little worried. Mom’s vitals, as reported weekly by…Oct 31, 2014Oct 31, 2014
Ruthie BaumgartnerinBringing Mom HomeA Good LifeI Can’t Give Mom a Good Life, But I can Bring ChocolateOct 27, 2014Oct 27, 2014
