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Big fat deal, FOR REAL

Some big sh*t went on around here this morning. I RODE MY BIKE AROUND THE BLOCK. Yep, you heard me! I rode that sucker around the whole block. And that’s not all. I saw two cats (that didn’t belong to me) while I was…

October 23, 2014

The cheese stands alone

Being hit with a debilitating illness is humbling; it’s humbling and isolating and eye opening. Things that once seemed so important – like what’s jammed in your closet – suddenly have no value, while other things you never gave a second thought to – like being able to…

October 22, 2014

Is there a 5th gate for sanity?

Last week I started acupuncture as part of my recovery. A couple of aggressive treatments later, I woke up on Friday with my right hand and foot feeling prickly. Bugger. Having had a few days of pretty normal sensation it was disappointing to be back at square…

October 14, 2014

Detour

Today was a tough day. I woke up fine and read for a little while, then laid there listening to the sounds outside. Doors slamming, heels clicking, people going to work. I got up and went to my desk to stare out the window and…

October 9, 2014