Not even anger is wasted
I’ve been struggling with how to make certain changes when my mind and body are so intolerant of change. I’m not naturally intolerant to change… Read More »Not even anger is wasted
perspective
Just enough
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)
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)
Imp-possible
Healing this disease is supposed to be impossible. In my experience, the word “impossible” is relative. Some things simply cannot be done: scaling Everest with… Read More »Imp-possible
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
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
Getting it right
H’mm… Struggling with the recurring message from the world around me that I can’t do this, I can’t cure this case of cold chronic CRPS.… Read More »Getting it right
New glasses, renewed perspective
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
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
Leaping
I’m finally putting a book together for publication. I sent the first part out to readers for feedback, coasting that post-prep phase of being certain… Read More »Leaping