Charlie brown is trying his best and so are we! Taking care of a loved one beyond the usual measures can be very demanding and as a result, fatiguing. Likely, many of you can attest to that if you’ve ever had a sick child, an elderly parent, an injured spouse, a teething baby, a rambunctious …
Category: Health/Wellness
Fast, Then Slow
I set out, My mind is busy, As usual. Quick steps at first, Then, I begin to slow, My path lies ahead. I choose my route, A familiar crunch, Echoes beneath my feet. I stop, I breathe, I feel. I begin again, A thread of hay, In my hands. Twisting, Twirling, Curling. The leaves sway, …
Holiday Binge-Eating
I’m pretty careful about what I eat for many reasons, but our holiday has changed that… for now. I’ve had more no-no foods and drinks than I’ve had in a VERY long while. It’ll definitely be time to return to some clean eating when we get home. Luckily, I’ve managed to keep up with my …
Forever Changed
Have you ever seen the movie, War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise? While it may seem extreme, I feel like I am a character (somewhat reminiscent of my former self) in one of the many scenes of the movie where everything is dust or ash covered, including aspects of myself. The question is, will …
Living in My Own Private Hell
I do apologize for the language in my title, but there really is no other way to describe what living with chronic nerve pain is like. Honest to Pete, just when I think I am coming out the other side of it all or it’s settling (I think I jinxed it in my last post, …
Twenty-two Months and Counting…
It’s been 22 months. In some ways, it seems like not that long ago and in other ways, it seems like forever. Funny how time and perspective can be so different in relation to the same event. Regardless, I am grateful for where I am at. I think we all probably feel that way to …
Days Like Today…
It is a gorgeous, bright sunshiny day today. It is also Mother’s Day here in North America. Indeed, it’s a day of celebration for some of the most special individuals in the world; after all, none of us would be here without our moms. Thus, it seems fitting that the sun is shining on this …
“Awful Tired Now, Boss”
You might have heard the following quote before: “Awful tired now, boss.”. Indeed, if you have ever watched the captivating Stephen King flick, The Green Mile, character John Coffey will likely come to mind. Hearing his words, do you know who else comes to mind? Me. That’s who. In fact, “I’m dog-tired” to steal another …
Going Home
“Good news! You’ve improved enough that we’ll be able to release you later today.”. Those sweet, sweet words are the very words you and your family hoped and prayed to hear, but worried might never come to fruition. Your double vaccinations have done their job. It’s the best news you’ve heard since testing positive for …
The Sheep and the Freedom Fighters
There are two distinct camps: The Sheep and the Freedom Fighters. I wonder if it was as divided back in 1918. Certainly, there is evidence of some uprisings with mask-wearing in particular, such as the formation of the Anti-Mask League of San Francisco. The fact that the Spanish Flu took place during war time also …
