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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | We all knew it was coming, but dang........  |
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Location: Utah | Sad for everyone involved. |
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Location: Tennessee | It's the best thing for everyone involved. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Glen didn't come here on his final tour, but we happened to be in Phoenix and caught his show there. He repeated himself a couple of times and could never remember what key a song was in, but once he got started, using the teleprompters a lot for the lyrics, he was great. He made a joke about where he was and I didn't get it. I thought it was sad he didn't even know where he was, but then realized he was setting up the intro for "By the Time I Get to Phoenix." It was a great show and I'm glad I got to see it.
I was just talking to someone today whose mother also has Alzhiemers. Mine is still in an independent living center with my dad and can still remember all the kids, but can't remember what she said 5 minutes before. She can still play piano and sing, though, so that must be in a different part of the brain. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | The Professor and I (and our better halves) saw him about 5-6 years ago and got to go backstage and spend a few minutes with him. He was very cool and very nice to us. There were no signs of any dementia and he put on a fantastic show. |
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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah | How on earth did you manage to get backstage to talk to that fine individual?? |
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Location: Taxed To Death State | I also didn't know Glen's daughter played banjo and keyboards on his tour. She is certainly easy on the eyes, just like the guitars! |
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Location: NJ | his daughter is hot |
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Location: Upper Left USA | The stealing of memories is the worst crime ever.
Having the love of others around you to remind you that you are loved is awesome.
Especially if they are hot... |
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Location: Indiana | Ashley did a wonderful job caring for her dad on the farewell tour. I have been in her shoes. |
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Location: NJ | Did they fit?? |
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Location: Indiana | When you're thrust into the position of caring for someone you love with dementia, you make them fit, Cliff. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | nerdydave - 2014-04-18 9:14 PM How on earth did you manage to get backstage to talk to that fine individual?? Can't personally take any credit for it. The Professor used some of his connections through the CSO to make it happen. I was just happy to be a part of it. |
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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah | A blessing and a privilege for you!! |
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Location: Taxed To Death State | I just read an interesting article on Alzheimer's research and they say marijuana, either smoked or eaten, slows the progression of the disease in elderly folks. My mother uses is for MS and has good results. Another reason to keep a good buzz on. |
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Location: Flahdaw | On the other hand, there's this new report...
http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/04/15/cas... |
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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah | Many plans of young and old have gone up in smoke |
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Location: Texas | Just like the states that sanctioned the lottery, it boils down to having nothing to do about what is right/wrong/dangerous/etc...it is all about what a taxing entity can gain from a new rev source. No one is immune to the collateral damage. As far as Glen is concerned, I saw him at three of the Goodbye Tour concerts and thought he gave a tremendous performance in all three, given the nature of the disease. TJ and the kids did a heck of a job working together to keep Glen as focused as he could be. It was clearly evident he enjoyed playing to and entertaining his fans. I'm not sure that anyone can be suprised by this turn in events for Glen. It is extremely sad for him, as well as his family. May God bless all of them. |
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Glen Campbell reportedly moved to a care facility....