Many of us here in Canada are into week two of the practice of self-isolation as we try to flatten the curve here and around the globe. These are surreal times for all of us and the media coverage, news headlines and non-stop COVID19 updates keep coming our way. It's 24/7. Honestly, the information is …
Category: Health/Wellness
Are We Really Turning Into Our Parents?
What do rising meat prices and falling asleep in a rocker have in common? Well, they are two subjects that I SWORE as a kid I would either never a) discuss or b) find myself doing and yet here I am. Proud owner of both. But that's just it...I'm not exactly happy about it. The …
Did I Really Just Say That To Myself?
An elusive lotto win? Sure:-). An early retirement opportunity? Absolutely! Who hasn't had the dream of never having to work another day in their life or coming into a pile of money to last until the end of time? I know that I sure have and I would guess that you have too. Interestingly enough, …
I. AM. HUMBLED.
The freezing is out! Please God take the pain away. It's only been three hours. How can that be? Is time going backward? I swear it is. I need help NOW! Please God take the pain away. Elevation, elevation, elevation. Ice, ice, ice on the hour. So uncomfortable. Please God take the pain away. Nausea. …
Private Answers in a Publicly Funded System?
One simple phone call and two business days later, I was driving across the city to my much-needed MRI appointment. I bet you are thinking, Wow--Canada must have a super efficient healthcare system. Impressive! That's the place to go for help. I would be of the same mindset if I were reading this. Almost …
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An Ode To My Ankle
I know that you are hurting and sad, I'm trying not to get too mad. You've carried me through the years, Lately causing me a few extra tears. I'm sorry for the clear overuse, I didn't intend for it to be abuse. You're tired, you're weak and weary, Your insides are looking a bit …
The Suffocation of Chronic Pain
Is my ankle pain life-threatening? Thankfully not! Could things be worse for me? Yes, most definitely. Just the same, my recent and worse flare-up yet has left me with a few realizations. Funny how 'forced' inactivity affords a person extra time to think--time to think about the bad, appreciate the good and question the in-between. …
