Me: Now that I have a title for our book, I know how to structure it.
Anthony: That’s good, Jules.
Me: Do you remember, during your dementia experience, how you used to get words and concepts and memories a bit mixed up?
Anthony: Vaguely, yes.
Me: You’d say things like, “hose the kettle” or “feed the hay” or “sweep the dog.”
Anthony: Did I?
Me: It was as if you had too many things on your mind at once.
Anthony: Yes, I remember being muddled but I’m not muddled any more, Jules.
Me: I know, Ants, but I want our book to reflect some of how that muddled experience affected us all – you, me, Ming, Grandma, and so many others.
Anthony: I sense a question?
Me: Would it be okay with you if I called the book: Sweeping the dog: a love story about Parkinsons disease dementia?
Anthony: I suppose so although it seems a bit longwinded. You’re the writer, Jules – you’ll figure it out.
Me: My other idea for a book title is Anthony’s smile, but that’s a bit too ambiguous.
Anthony: What about A happy ending?
Me: You always have to have the last word, Ants – unbelievable!
jmgoyder 
love the title idea
Sweeping the dog is a good name I like that