A place of certainty

· Ned Batchelder · July 14, 2026, 4:52 p.m.
Summary
Ned Batchelder reflects on the decline of his mother, an 86-year-old former programmer, as she faces the challenges of aging and memory loss. He recounts moments that highlight her confusion and acceptance of her changing identity, as well as his own anxieties about the future.
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