loved ones

Just enough

by Isy
July 11, 2012
2 Comments
adaptation, loved ones, nutrition, perspective, self-care

The feds owe me backpay. It should come to quite a chunk of money. Naturally, some of my friends are spending it for me according… Read More »Just enough

Vocation and purpose (illustrated)

by Isy
June 26, 2012
7 Comments
critical thinking, loved ones, perspective

I’ve spoken of myself as a writer for ages, and made a decent living writing professionally (about software) for several years — until I got… Read More »Vocation and purpose (illustrated)

Mendo Acid Trip

Language tends to reflect upbringing, or possibly genetics, or maybe both. Anyway, there is often a familial component. (I’ll let better-paid heads argue about why.)… Read More »Mendo Acid Trip

Pride of pwnership

I transferred my prescription to a new pharmacy today. When I was asked about existing conditions, I said, “CRPS – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome –… Read More »Pride of pwnership

Tern to the present

by Isy
May 2, 2012
6 Comments
adaptation, loved ones, mortality, nature, perspective, reiki/meditation, what works

This is the third major purge of my possessions in 7 years. The first time, I decided that anything that I was keeping for sentimental… Read More »Tern to the present

New glasses, renewed perspective

by Isy
March 26, 2012
adaptation, critical thinking, loved ones, perspective, self-care

I used to have remarkably acute vision (20/15, if you’re curious) and exceptional color perception to go with it. It used to make me happy… Read More »New glasses, renewed perspective

Friends & other forms of support

by Isy
March 10, 2012
1 Comment
adaptation, loved ones, perspective, what works

I have the help I need. I can’t believe I’m writing those words, but I think it should be said. It won’t last forever and… Read More »Friends & other forms of support

Quantum physics and the divine plan

by Isy
January 22, 2012
loved ones, mortality, mythology, perspective, quantum realities, sheeple

Post on one of my CRPS groups: “Everything that happens to me is part of the plan for my good.” The responses to this seemed… Read More »Quantum physics and the divine plan

Refocus on what works: In memoriam

by Isy
December 16, 2011
1 Comment
critical thinking, legislation, loved ones, meds/drugs, perspective, politics, science, what works

Debbie died yesterday. She was a never-failing source of encouragement and intelligent support on one of my key online CRPS support groups. She died on… Read More »Refocus on what works: In memoriam

Intestinal Fortitude: a dirty story

by Isy
November 21, 2011
5 Comments
CRPS knock-on effects, loved ones, meds/drugs, self-care

Back by popular demand … My crappiest Christmas ever — a comedy. Caveat emptor: This is not something to read before dinner, unless you’re as… Read More »Intestinal Fortitude: a dirty story

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