Some days I don’t have anything to say. Others, my hands cannot keep up with my thoughts. It seems I vacillate from one extreme to the other. Writing is my comfort and my curse. The cursed cursor blinks at me, as if asking me what next? What to say? What to type? Sometimes I talk … Continue reading The Cursed Cursor
Month: January 2024
The Sound of Many Waters
From the time I was a little girl, I have loved the sound of running water because it calls to me. We had creek in our neighborhood that we had to cross on the way to the pool. I regularly dillydallied on the way home to visit with the creek. In the mountains, I knew … Continue reading The Sound of Many Waters
Update on Mom
Back in July, when Mom broke her leg, we didn’t think she would still be here at Christmas. Her pain when moved was evident. Her leg was in an immobilizer, which was big and bulky. We called hospice in to help with pain management. She was slipping away faster than before the fall, and we … Continue reading Update on Mom
1 in 10,000
There was a warm floral pattern on the walls. Ruffled curtains adorned the windows. Lovely pictures hung in conspicuous places. The neutral beige recliner looked oversized, but comfortable in the space. The room was designed as a homey environment, but the sterile white tile floors, shining in the overhead florescent lights, shattered the illusion. I … Continue reading 1 in 10,000