Year: 2017
A Writer’s Most Powerful Weapon
“A writer’s most powerful weapon, his true strength, was his intuition, and regardless of whether he had any talent, if the critics combined to discredit an author’s nose for things, he would be reduced to a fearful creature who took a mistakenly guarded, absurdly cautious approach to his work, which would end up stifling his … Continue reading A Writer’s Most Powerful Weapon
A Broken, Pretty Mess
When I came home Wednesday afternoon, after being at the doctor's office for HOURS (You know your doctor is good when EVERYONE wants to see her.), I didn't realize how awful I felt. I remember coming inside, hanging up my coat, taking in the mail, feeding Cat and Kitten a little earlier than usual, changing … Continue reading A Broken, Pretty Mess
For Those Who Think They Are A Lost Cause
https://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/04/for-those-who-think-they-are-lost-cause/ Yes, this is exactly how I feel. Lord knows it has been said to my face that I am basically a failure at my own life. Thinly veiled, but said nonetheless.
So To The Wretched Writer…
“So to the wretched writer I should like to say that there’s one body only whose request for your caresses is not vulgar, is not unchaste, untoward, or impolite: the body of your work itself; for you must remember that your attentions will not merely celebrate a beauty, but create one; that yours is love … Continue reading So To The Wretched Writer…
Fibromyalgia and Hip Flexor Pain
http://www.living-smarter-with-fibromyalgia.com/fibromyalgia-and-hip-flexor.html This is the story of my life, partially. Despite being crazy flexible, I live with excruciating pain in both hip flexors. When it flares up, it's awful. When it's fine, I'm okay, but it's the kind of pain you NEVER forget. I've lived with it since I was a gymnast and I still have … Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Hip Flexor Pain
Easier Said Than Done
I'm having one of those days when I'm close to checking myself into a hospital to prevent a complete and total nervous breakdown. My doctor's appointment went really well though. 🙂 Of course, I question whether it went well because I eliminated the word "Fibromyalgia" from my vocabulary, or if it would have been okay … Continue reading Easier Said Than Done
