George Strait's "Breath You Take" was the final straw that facilitated the release of tears I'd been holding back most of the day. Tears appear to be an inevitable part of the happy moments -- pointing out how bittersweet they are for us. I was on … [Continue reading]
Whoever said “The squeaky wheel gets the oil” was not working with my health maintenance organization (HMO) provider. No less than 5 phone calls, 5 emails, & 4 days later and, still, I do not have any news as to what is going on with my body. For all … [Continue reading]
I LOVE my new bike. She's light, and quick, and full of spunk, and she lets me escape from the problems of the world. For 40+ glorious miles, I forgot about nagging ailments, pending radiology reports, laundry, and dirty dishes. I even forgot … [Continue reading]
Since completing the B2BS Challenge, I can count my runs on one hand. I try not to acknowledge the fact that I’m not only not running, but also not working out. It’s too depressing. You may, or may not, be aware that I have been struggling with … [Continue reading]
…or is it? You may remember how there were discussions about the end of the world circulating at YaYa’s school last year. Somehow, we managed to curb the nightmares and get on with things. But now the End of the World rumors are re-circulating. … [Continue reading]