Flashlights

Hunk has a passion for flashlights. Maybe it goes along with that "Energizer" thing just discussed, but since I got here --now TWO YEARS ago-- he has always had a flashlight within reach. Even during the day.

At night, he would not settle down until the little mag light was tucked safely in the breast pocket of his pajamas. (Along with his wallet and keys in the pants pockets!)

Of course, BITCHY was fit to be tied about it all... "What the hell do you need those for? You're going to bed, for Christ's sake, not shopping!!"

But I saw them as his security blankets and indulged his near-desperate need to find all the items (which often got misplaced during the day) and put them safely in their places for his overnight "passages." What harm does it do to let the man have his way with this?? They do not wake him -- he sleeps like a log until morning.

Thankfully, he's forgotten about the keys and wallet, and they are not an issue any more. (For him OR especially for her!)

But the flashlight is of paramount importance, even though I leave a nightlight on in his bathroom, in case he manages to make it there when "nature calls" (he rarely does anymore). He still wants one within reach.

The little old mag light doesn't work well since he tends to unscrew the thing trying to turn it on, and then wonders why it won't function.

The push button models are no better, since his grip has become so weak he cannot get it to "click" fully on or off.

Finally, after buying batches of several types to try out (and returning them when they failed), I resorted to the old sliding-switch variety, which is overall sized much bigger than the tiny mag or pen light styles. But at least the movement required to make it work is one long-ingrained in his muscle memory, and he can turn it on!

Now, if only he would "go to the light" some night, he won't have any more worries!!!!