Actions of a Chronic Insomniac

This morning, I spent a little over an hour in the kitchen whipping up a full pot of tabouleh. I needed some healthy, soul food. 😉 It felt so good to listen to music and go at my own pace. It calmed me down in ways that, of late, cooking has not. I made it … Continue reading Actions of a Chronic Insomniac

Silent Nausea

I've felt the need to be silent this past two weeks. There are millions of thoughts in my head, things I've love to put into a cohesive pattern, but I honestly cannot bring myself to do so. I'm physically, mentally, and emotionally too drained. I am sure many people feel the same way. I will … Continue reading Silent Nausea

Life’s Battles & Celebrations

Last year, the day after my birthday, my brother was diagnosed with congestive heart failure that required a quadruple bypass. It was an extremely scary time in which I functioned on G-d only knows what, and forced myself to remain strong through prayer and talking to people who did their best to emotionally support me … Continue reading Life’s Battles & Celebrations

For a Torture To Be Effective…

“For a torture to be effective, the pain has to be spread out; it has to come at regular intervals, with no end in sight. The water falls , drop after drop after drop, like the second hand of a watch, carving up time. The shock of each individual drop is insignificant, but the sensation … Continue reading For a Torture To Be Effective…