The lower picture shows Diane's parents, John and Ruth (Meredith) Kellogg in 1977 at ages 78 (John) and 71 (Ruth). They moved from Oak Park IL to Clearwater FL after retiring.
Tuesday, July 5, 1983 - "Seventy-seven today! On my birthday I think about Ken's and Diane's ages too. He's 52 and Diane was 47 in May. And John will be 84 in August ! And Mom tops them all at 96 so far. I went to see her also today. We sat outside briefly & then a phone call from John that he had to go to Dunedin about typewriter got me started homeward. He got a new typewriter then."
I've noticed that Mom gets dates confused, repeats herself when writing, etc. Dementia was poking its fingers into her life, but not enough to alarm John or others who saw her often. It was to intrude
more and more as the '80s rolled on.
The day after Ruth's birthday is a mix of activities that appear often in her diaries.
Wednesday, July 6, 1983 - "I spent 1/2 hour getting tennis instruction from Pro, Bill Rousseau this A.M. Then home to peel off my very wet clothing and shower. Hot!
At 12:15 I was at Beauty Shop where Mary Cox gave me a cut and a new Perm. It was $30.00. It's the most yet for a Perm I get every 4 to 5 months. Feels good to be shorter and permed. Just 4 days less than 5 months! I'll be due for another in November if not before."
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