As I sit here, slamming sipping down the last few swallows of my cup of coffee, which by the way I've learned to 'enjoy' immensely in those few early moments each day before the real work for the day starts, I picture myself in my new self-proclaimed role as DoON. Director of Obstacle Navigation I… Continue reading To Heck with a Word for The New Year, I Gave Myself A Title Instead
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It’s a Time Dilation Blur Where Those 87 Days Went!
Recovery of any sorts includes the passage of time relative to the parties going through it. There is a real thing called "time dilation". Perhaps that is what I/we feel? I can't tell you how many times we say to each other, "It's time dilation striking again." I do know, time flies in a different… Continue reading It’s a Time Dilation Blur Where Those 87 Days Went!
As the Poppy Turns, So Too Does Another Month
I've come down with a bug of sorts. It could be called time blindness. Or "I Have Too Much Sh*t on My Mind." I don't think I was bitten by anything, but, no matter what it is, it's the feeling of having too much rolling around in my brain that I lose track of time.… Continue reading As the Poppy Turns, So Too Does Another Month
A Year Later…
As I hop briefly into the blogosphere, I feel like a bunny that's been in hiding. Every waking moment you can find me hop from thing, to thing, to thing - my to do list multiplies before my eyes. I try desperately to find a sturdy rock to rest on, briefly, as I move onto… Continue reading A Year Later…
How Mr.’s Stroke Helped Us Choose Our Word for 2025
I'm sitting here staring at the blinking line flashing on the screen before me, remembering days when I'd felt the urge to write to you, yet it was hard to find something to write about. I find comfort in knowing that some things about myself will be a steady reminder of life before Mr.'s stroke.… Continue reading How Mr.’s Stroke Helped Us Choose Our Word for 2025
Reflecting on 2024: Lessons from My Year of Change
Here we are, the end of 2024, wow, what a year it was. It's a fitting moment for me to reflect on the closure of our year. I'm willing to finally accept my word of the year as 1/2 of the year was our Coddiwomple 2024 adventure. Much of it is a blur: For those… Continue reading Reflecting on 2024: Lessons from My Year of Change