Hiya Darling Ones, Yesterday my physical therapist and my swimming therapist met with me while I was in the pool, and despite my howls of complaint, they are going to discharge me on June 12th. I am not handling it well. One of my most dreaded exercises are sit to stands, where I have to repeatedly sit and stand without using my hands. They’re difficult to do. They hurt my knees and make me feel super wobbly. I do then,…
Well, well, well, Darling Ones, How the heck are you? I’m coming out of a deep well of financial anxiety. I got hit with a quadruple whammy to the pocketbook. Property taxes + IRS bill (I didn’t pay ’em enough apparently) + the bill for my ER trip in February + news I need to get a water softener. Ayiyiyiyi. The universe doesn’t care that I’m recovering from a stroke (still) and frankly, that’s rude. While the financial crisis remains,…
Hi Darling Ones, Happy Excuse to Listen to Liz Phair’s “Whip-Smart” Because of the Song “Cinco de Mayo” Day to all those who celebrate. To be fair, I never need an excuse to listen to Liz Phair. According to Last.fm she’s my #1 most-played artist since 2017. This has nothing to do with anything. I just can’t resist a fun fact. What I wanted to tell you about what meeting with my doctor and my creeping anxiety. She’s not technically…
Hello Darling Ones, I don’t know how your day started, but mine started with an awkward phone call with the Brain Injury Alliance. “Why was it awkward?” Sister #2 asked. Uh, because I was a part of it. That’s why it was awkward. I’m a feral beast with a damaged brain. I should not be foisted upon the general public. I thought that was obvious. Not to her, apparently. I called the Brain Injury Alliance because I’m toying around with…
Hey Darling Ones, Were you a fan of the show “Parks & Rec?” You know, Ron Swanson, Leslie Knope, and the gang? I am a big fan, and so is my family. “Parks & Rec” quotes make up a large portion of our family vernacular. One of the underrated characters is Craig Middlebrooks and high-strung, dramatic, and quick-tempered employee played by Billy Eichner. In the final season Craig gets some therapy from Dr. Richard Nygard. The therapist advises Craig to…
Dear Darling Ones, I woke up this morning with Simon & Garfunkel’s “Homeward Bound” stuck in my head. Every stop neatly planned for a poet and a one man band. Over and over in my head while I strapped on my lymphedema garments (which I hate with the fiery passion of 8000 suns), when I doled out morning pets to los gatitos, and as I made breakfast. This is surprising because I’ve spent the last week or so listening to…
