Writing for me, as of late, has been difficult. I've been trying to delve into more personal narratives... to write about my past and exorcise the demons that still mercilessly stalk its dark and cursed forests. I have found that memories from that time are like water-soaked wraiths, patiently waiting for me to call on … Continue reading Wraiths and My Knight
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A Beautiful Moment in Time
After writing Friday's post about the harrowing experience that my husband and I managed to survive the night before, I was extremely emotional. But instead of marinating in negative feelings (as I'm often prone to do), I decided to throw on my hiking boots and visit Sweetwater Wetlands here in Tucson. (One of my all-time … Continue reading A Beautiful Moment in Time
Not My Finest Hour
Yesterday afternoon and evening were black banner hours in my Borderline world. The Insurance Impetus I gathered the mail, and found four unpaid medical bills. Some were expected, like the $40 copay I owed the cardiologist because their payment system was down on the day of my appointment. Others were highly unexpected, like the $300 … Continue reading Not My Finest Hour
Battle of the Bulge: Day One
Binge-Eating (Adapted Victory) Last night didn't go quite according to plan. I had no appetite in the early hours of evening, and was deeply immersed in one of my novels. So in lieu of not eating after seven, I ate responsibly at eight. I heated up one of the individually packaged meals that my husband … Continue reading Battle of the Bulge: Day One
In Reading, We May Yet Return
I know that the most important thing I can do as a writer (and this may be different for other people) is to read. Because of this belief, books were once an integral part of my life; but eight or so years ago I gave them up, when I dove headlong back into addiction. And … Continue reading In Reading, We May Yet Return
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