There’s nothing like a enormous, old-fashioned calamity to get my creative mojo in maximum overdrive. Last month I experienced a big one. I lost my job of 18 years. Holy crap! Don’t ask me about the details. Trust me, you don’t want to know. I took the news on the chin, packed up my office, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Expectations’
15 Dec
You Better Not Cry
Like the song says, ” … you better not cry.” In a perfect world, I would take my own advise. Earlier this month I wrote about all sorts of great ways to stay sane during the holiday season. I also said that there was no such thing as a perfect Christmas, a perfect family … [...]
2 Dec
The December Rush
I hate Christmas shopping. Don’t get me wrong. I honestly like the Christmas season and look forward to spending time with family and friends. However, being in a crowded store with maniac shoppers is enough to throw me into a crazy lupus flare. And yet, somehow I found myself in one of the big box [...]
14 Nov
Finding The Sweet Spot
It’s that moment when you realize the bowling ball is in the pocket. It happens when you connect PERFECTLY with the tennis racket, baseball bat, or golf club because you can feel and hear it. And if you’re a cat, like my Charlie (pictured above), the ultimate sweet spot is purring on a cozy blanket, [...]
5 Nov
Is This Really My Life?
Life can seem seriously warped and ridiculous when you have a chronic illness, like lupus. I often feel like I’m swimming against the current, trying to make it to … wherever. Most people go through their day doing whatever they do because it’s just a regular day. I remember what that was like. I haven’t [...]
28 Oct
Roller Coaster Season
Last week, someone reminded me that we’re just eight weeks away from Christmas. Great. Thanks. Ever wish you could just quantum leap from Thanksgiving dessert to January? For me, that time in between is Roller Coaster Season. You know. That time of the year when one minute you’re thrilled and the next minute you want [...]
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