What comes first, comes first
Hard lesson I keep re-learning: My very first priority is taking care of this bodymind complex. My very second priority is taking care of my… Read More »What comes first, comes first
Recipe: Kale Shake & the Sunshine Band
Being able to manage means having enough brain and energy to work with. In recovery from a major setback, that means getting down enough kale… Read More »Recipe: Kale Shake & the Sunshine Band
The mighty steed (maybe)
As some of you know, I have it in mind to travel around the country, in a vehicle I can stand to use for more… Read More »The mighty steed (maybe)
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
Brain fog …and living anyway
I’ve been struggling with chronic brain fog for awhile. I generally wait for a clearer time to blog, but I’m not sure that’s sensible. It’s… Read More »Brain fog …and living anyway
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)
Look on the bright side
I’m losing weight rather quickly. Clinically, this is unfortunate, and I’m not crazy about the bags of skin. However, it lightens the load on my… Read More »Look on the bright side
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
Dr. Oz and Paula Abdul on RSD/CRPS-1
Paula Abdul has an unusual subtype of this unusual disease, and in her case, ice is excellent instead of deadly. Having labeled that huge caveat,… Read More »Dr. Oz and Paula Abdul on RSD/CRPS-1