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An Anniversary
Five years ago today, I walked into my living room, fell back on the couch in an exhausted heap…and began a fight for my life. I’d been exhausted before, but this was different. My body was so depleted of energy, … Continue reading
A Pet Peeve
We all have little things that annoy us. My pet peeve –well, ONE of them, is when I receive a birthday card or other greeting card from an insurance office, doctor’s office, hospital or any entity with which I don’t … Continue reading
Covid is Over?
When I was at a new doctor’s office a few days ago, I mentioned to the nurse that I had a very severe case of COVID-19 at the beginning of the Pandemic in 2020. She smiled at me and said, … Continue reading
My Ideal Place
My ideal place is without strife and discord. A place where everyone gets along. And everyone loves me and understands me and I never make a mistake and I’m never venal or angry or tired or sick. And I’m beautiful … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye
We were not a “dog family”—we never had a pet dog-except for a short-lived Irish Setter when I was a toddler. I don’t remember that dog’s name. My only memory of him was that he was rambunctious and would knock … Continue reading
Confessions of a Reluctant Dog Mom
When I think about how happy I am to have my delightful dog Sparkle in my life, I am amazed. For a long time, I resisted having a dog. First of all, I am actually allergic to dogs, and I … Continue reading
A Suprise
I’d like to share a short, short story I wrote and entered into a contest. I hope you like it! By the time Lanie made her way through the overly airconditioned Fort Lauderdale airport, her brother-in-law had retrieved … Continue reading
Sometimes, There Was Humor. My Covid-19 Journey
I have little memory of anything after being admitted to the hospital on March 27 with Covid-19 pneumonia in both lungs, until I woke up from a coma on May 6, 2020. My time in the ICU is a mash-up … Continue reading
A Family Affair
There are many victims of Covid-19: those who contract the virus and their family, friends, and even acquaintances. In the aftermath of trying to recover from the ravages of Covid, all of my relationships have been altered in some … Continue reading
My Covid Anniversary
The first anniversary of my diagnosis with Covid is looming on the horizon. A year ago, I was the pre-Covid me that I now mourn. I was healthy ( or seemed to be) and happy. My relationships were wonderful and … Continue reading