Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for April 21, 2016

Ted says these guys are a little too crazy, even for him. And that’s saying a lot!

So I had time to pass before the turn, and went to one of my favorites that I get in my actual newspaper, Arlo and Janis. What do I find? The same crazies that I interact with on Ten Cats, C&C, and Ballard Street! Y’all cover a lot of territory. I can’t keep up!

Aren’t those the Bellamy Twins?

Bev, does this mean you’re leafing?

I think Ted is very purposefully pondering the passing panorama of pedestrians and their peaceful pursuits.

And ignoring the idiocy inside… ergo, evading involvement…

Rose… Bev….I dunno… their clothes don’t match.

Dennis… wanna make somethin’ of it?Huh?

x_Tech…. probably that she’s out of her tree.

The guy in the hat just came in for a pick-me-up.

Just another Thursday staff meeting with an agenda change.

That is because Ted is watching Ms Olga, the ex-Swedish bikini model, reliving her glory days. However, with her advancing years, she seems to have misplaced her bikini. However, everything else seems to be in place.Ted thinks," I should tell the boys about this, but they seem to having fun of their own."

Apropos of nothing.Rules for a Good Life.~If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.~If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.~If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read and visit with friends.~If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.~If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.~If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.~If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now, if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.~If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.~If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.~If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.~If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.~If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original places.If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.~If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.~If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.

Must be the Bellamy twins – still trying to save on shoe leather…………or something weirder.

Unfortunately for Ted, he is about to become part of the scenery inside the window…

Ballard Coffee Cafe and Caffeine Craving Curing Clinic has always attracted a strange clientele. It’s sort of a Starbuck’s on steroids. Ted, timid soul that he is, has no desire to interact no interfere in the events around him.All he wanted was a quiet moment, a peaceful morning and a good cup of coffee.Oh well, one out of three ain’t bad !

Bev…. what makes you think I didn’t intend for you to see it?