I returned to work on a limited-time basis (6 hours/day) this week.  While the days are short, the intensity is routine.   Day 1 was overwhelming in the worst way.  Finding myself on the verge of tears during a 1 hour meeting was very discouraging.  Although my neck was sore, that wasn’t the cause of [...]

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There is a period of time, following a head-bonk such as mine, where one experiences something called post-concussion syndrome.  Things like vomiting, dizziness, hyper-sensitivity to light (including that from computer screens), inability to concentrate, fatigue, and headaches are just a few of the wonderful symptoms that I experienced during this post-concussion phase. Although these symptoms [...]

Prior to my treadmill incident, my world was different. Instead of dressing changes and obsessing over the timing of antibiotics and analgesics, I was contemplating Spring. Mid-month, I was reflecting on the symbolism of spring: my personal renewal and the possibilities that letting go might bring. I came up with this little poem.  I held [...]