Art & Parkinson’s
More artwork and writing on the theme of “Confusion & Clarity”
Clarity
Hal was riffing on the word “curious.” In just a few seconds, he came out with: “furious, spurious, injurious, penurious, notorious, glorious, laborious, uproarious, de rigueurious.” And yet, at times, he has to ask me for the simplest word or directions to his bedroom.
“I’m a mystery to myself these days,” he said. “Is the lack of clarity clear? Clearly!”
Dual Citizenship
Hal and I were exploring the idea that I am a dual passport holder, going back and forth between two countries. He is sympathetic to my plight.
In one country – my country of origin – I have to be an organized planner and list follower. In the other country, I have to let go and play with him verbally and be spontaneous and accept that not everything that comes out of his mouth is going to be logical. Or even understandable. It’s a country where there's a lot more mystery, a lot more unknown, a lot more I have to try to make sense of.
Every day, I have to travel a long way between the two places. There are missed connections and exhausted moments, but also times of immeasurable wonder.
Morning Sketches
