Somewhere to Go, Someone to Be

Months ago, I was assessed and approved for a power wheelchair and rushed to share the good news. Then came the "waiting for funding to go through" stage—never fun, especially if, like me, you're impatient and eager to take on the world atop your fancy new ride. During this middle period, the chair's made scattered … Continue reading Somewhere to Go, Someone to Be →

Reverse Aging? (Bye, Botox!)

Last Tuesday, I was working on a forthcoming post while on the subway en route to a foot-Botox appointment. It was my second time-consuming-but-boring obligation of the afternoon, and the day had been otherwise busy, leaving me with little time to write or do other things I find more fulfilling and rewarding than running errands … Continue reading Reverse Aging? (Bye, Botox!) →

Wheels Up!

Here’s the second in what’ll likely be a series of posts about the trip I just took because I went on a week-long vacation in a different country, guys!!! (Emphasis very much my own.) Until a mere few weeks ago, it’d been many, many years since I’d last graced an airport with my presence, let … Continue reading Wheels Up! →

A Perfect Storm

This’ll be a teaser of an update because I want to fully appreciate the present while I’m still here, in North Carolina, in a beach house with people I love. A tropical storm has been pounding the region, but I couldn’t care less because, well, I’m here, in all senses. Physically present. Emotionally present. Neurologically … Continue reading A Perfect Storm →

Gold-Medal Procrastinator

I have a major backlog of recent successes to write about—not a bad problem, I suppose. I also have the Olympics to watch, so I'll humbly accept a gold medal in procrastination until these precious few weeks of obscure sports about which I’m suddenly extremely passionate once every four years are over, at which point … Continue reading Gold-Medal Procrastinator →

Yet Another Post about the Public Library

It’s threatening a thunderstorm, and I was feeling a general sense of disquiet at home as I kept trying to accomplish a task on which I couldn't quite manage to focus. This is a recurrent pattern I’ve noticed in myself: meteorological unrest seems to result in my being a little unsettled and woefully unproductive. Years … Continue reading Yet Another Post about the Public Library →

When Catastrophic Thinking Pays Off (Dental Edition)

I should begin by stating that I’m not a proponent of maladaptive coping strategies. I am, however, a proponent of working with what you have, so as an irremediable catastrophic thinker, I’ve taken to accepting life’s lemons and doing my best to turn them into a palatable beverage. After all, what’s the worst that could … Continue reading When Catastrophic Thinking Pays Off (Dental Edition) →

Machine Sew, Arm Pedal

A version of this post sat in my drafts folder for many weeks. I kept leaving it there because I’ve been spending most of my free time in recent days either exploring my surroundings or engaged in my newest hobby (and also because I've been procrastinating, but that goes without saying). Since this entry is … Continue reading Machine Sew, Arm Pedal →

On the Road Again, Again

My husband and I were away this past week, this time even further from home and for a little longer than we were gone our last trip. Three nights, lots of excitement, lots of doing the right amount of nothing. Wandering, exploring, being spontaneous. It was glorious. We booked a hotel and a car a … Continue reading On the Road Again, Again →

Not Horsing Around

Here's another morsel of a post to tide you over until I get my act together and finish one of the many longer entries currently languishing in my drafts folder. I keep telling myself that today's the day I'll produce a mini-masterpiece for this blog. Today, however, is not that day, so I present you … Continue reading Not Horsing Around →