Writing Again

Four years ago, I took a chance and entered into the world of blogging.  It's hard to believe that it has been that long already, as I still vividly remember explaining what a blog was to my brother-in-law at a dinner that he and his wife had hosted for us shortly after I began Jibber …

Such is Our Life Now

Staying home, social distancing, disinfecting? As best we can! Anxious, scared, panicky? Understandable. Uprooted, bored, stuck? Most likely. Disconnected, too connected, in limbo? Simultaneously. Wondering, waiting, wondering? Yah, I hear you. Planning, saving, anticipating? Maybe. Cleaning, cooking, organizing? Always. Learning, discovering, rediscovering? Thinking so. Playing, creating, inventing? Hopefully. Reaching out, praying, helping. When possible. Loving, …

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 …

”Down With the Bad, Up With the Good”

It's been twenty-one weeks today. Twenty-one. Whole. Weeks. Typically, when a person refers to time in something other than the obvious measure, such as weeks versus months in my case, one can deduce that there must be a specific reason for doing so. In my lifetime, I've often used such a comparison of time when …

Can the Real You Step Forward?

Whether you take pride in your work and it's your life's passion or you are simply putting in time as an means to an end, the truth is that once you leave your workplace, be it forced or not, you will be readily replaced unless your position becomes obsolete. Knowing that, maybe it's time to …

Duck, Duck, Goose

  Tell me that it can't be that time of year again?  What if I just flat-out refuse to believe it?  I'm guessing that choosing to turn a blind eye to it all won't change the results, but maybe it will help to talk about it.  Maybe... Different parts of the world have certainly been …

Hop Along Sue

Oh, hop along Sue, Just what can you do? I can crutch and scoot, All the day through. Oh, hop along Sue, Just what can you do? I can pivot, I can stretch, And reach for things too. Oh, hop along Sue, Just what can you do? I can step and shuffle, From heel to …

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.  …

My Summertime Affirmations

Please allow me to indulge in a more personal blogpost today. I am choosing to share some affirmations which I have written around my health because it is my belief that the more ways that you put it out to the universe, the more likely it is to come to fruition. Since I am fortunate …