image from rehabstudents.comWith reluctance, I've become rather expert in being a surgical patient. Although I consider myself the picture of health (hello, I'm a triathlete!), in the past 10 months I've "gone under the knife" on three occasions - and not a single operation was cosmetic. Allow me to share some information I've gleaned from my … Continue reading The ABCs of Surgery
Category: aging
Care Package
image from pics.livejournal.com Care (verb): a. to feel interest or concern b. to give care c. to have a likeness, fondness or taste. source: Merriam-Webster DictionaryIt seems only natural to follow a definition of "care" with some anecdotal examples of bad care received. On reflection, however, I realize it wouldn't be beneficial or productive to itemize. … Continue reading Care Package
Grey Street
She feels like kicking out all the windowsAnd setting fire to this lifeShe could change everything about herUsing colors bold and brightBut all the colors mix together - to greyMaybe it's the weather - it seems like a while since I've seen the sun light up the sky to blue. Or, perhaps, it's the near … Continue reading Grey Street
A couple of four-letter words…
image from amusingat.blogspot.comAlthough perhaps not the ones which immediately may come to your mind, both want and need certainly qualify as four-letter words. After a childhood of being drilled about the difference between want and need, I find myself unable to clarify how either of these (or both) relate to my present life. I have … Continue reading A couple of four-letter words…
Living outside of the box
image from: dordognequilter.files.wordpress.comI'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I'm not certain when or how I developed that outlook on life, but it has served me well for many years and I have no plans to abandon this philosophy any time soon. I find that sometimes understanding the reason for an occurrence … Continue reading Living outside of the box
Natural Beauty
image blogs/yogajournal.comDuring a yoga class last week I was struck by how beautiful the woman next to me was. She was probably about 10 years older than me and her face was a lovely combination of soft wrinkles and smooth planes, her eyes were bright and her body was supple and strong as we moved … Continue reading Natural Beauty
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