Oh Darling Ones, Today’s one of those bad stroke days. My tremor is horrendous and the right side of my face feels weirder than usual. It’s got the tingly, novocaine wearing off feeling. Maybe it’s…
Browsing Category Hermit Truths
I’m a Liar
Dear Darling Ones, I am a liar. A lying liar with pants of fire. You know I’ve been saying, “if this is as recovered as I get, that’s not too shabby” or “I’m coming to…
Brain Weasels Working Overtime
Dear Darling Ones, To be fair, my brain weasels aren’t working overtime. I have that XTC song stuck in my head and I inserted “weasels” in the lyrics. Have I mentioned lately that I’m kinda…
Better Down Where it’s Wetter
Dear Darling Ones, This is a letter to tell you I’m a mermaid now. It’s not the best timing. Last week, a young woman who loved Stevie Nicks and boygenius lopped off six inches of…
The World is Not Built for Me
Hi Darling Ones, Wanna know why I cried at my sleep study Tuesday? Here goes. “How tall are you?” Zack the sleep study tech asked as he reached up the leg of my pajama pants…
Stroke Me Day 520: So Young
Hola Darling Ones, Today was my highly-anticipated, long-awaited appointment with the neurologist. Her name was Dr. S and I really liked her. She was kind, compassionate and straightforward, and super smart. It was the caring…