Constantly thinking about what goes wrong is a recipe for a self-fulfilling prophecy. It is so easy to let the world drag me down, to give up the struggle to find Kindness during all the chaos, but I won’t give up. I’ve started more than five articles
Why is it that in the most powerful country in the world, I have to ration my essential medications? At the same time, I am waiting for the paperwork snafu to be corrected so my Medicaid and insurance coverage resume. I don’t particularly appreciate talking about politics or controversial
I haven’t written in several days because I’ve battled depression. I’m still not entirely over it. I don’t know what caused this; I get a headache trying to figure that out, so I just ridden out the empty feeling while knowing things will improve. Hal was
I’ve mentioned my partner/husband many times in my writing. I love him more than life itself. We’ve been together for almost twenty-four years and still going strong. We endured crises and celebrations, deaths in our families, career changes, and illness, and we still survive and prosper.
I’ve followed the Women’s World Cup, at least during waking hours. The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) hasn’t played very well, to be honest. I’m not an expert, and I didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn Express, but there seems to be
Last month, I wrote about a friend hospitalized for an elevated heart rate ( https://www.dreamersreadyroom.com/mortality/ Thankfully, he was out of the hospital after a few days with a warning to take better care of himself. Hal and I talked with him regularly over the next few weeks,
After almost a month of preparation, constantly interrupted by life events, my podcast is almost ready for recording. I’m getting my intro and outdo segments completed and looking for the right music I can create for the mood I want. My script is in the final stage now, so
Friday started normally. Hal and I got dressed and started for our chiropractor appointments. As we rolled out of the parking lot, I heard an unusual sound coming from the back of the vehicle. I pulled over, and Hal got out and checked the back of the SUV to make
There is a fantastic song by Fleetwood Mac called “The Chain” with a long backstory. The song’s chorus talks about never breaking the chain. The chain refers to the relationships within the group. Still, when you listen to the rest of the lyrics, they talk about shattered personal relationships
The good news is in short supply these days. I’ve learned to cherish any good news I can find, and when I get personal good news, I want to share it. A few days ago, I went for my regular checkup with my Nephrologist, and I wasn’t sure
Since becoming disabled, I'm not as active as I used to be. I treasure silence and calm over noise and excitement 100% of the time. Because of this, I view the world from my favorite chair, and I'm at peace with it. Hal and I are