in sad news i found that my uncle is losing the unwinnable war with alzheimer’s.
he’s Turkish but grew up in Naples. he worked as an eye surgeon in a MASH unit in Korea, but drove me around Hollywood at 100mph in his Lancia. sharp, fun, and always impeccably dressed.
i was the ring bearer at his wedding and he is 100% the reason i love cappuccino so much.
he’s left an indelible mark of positivity on my whole life, so raise your glass and enjoy an espresso today and think of uncle Hasan.
@isaiah Alzheimer sucks :( One of my grandpas had it - the last few years from his life, he was mostly just physically there, with his mind practically shut down… it sucks to mostly remember someone in a state like that. I really fucking hope my dad doesn't inherit it :(
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