Enforced relaxation

I’m currently sitting in a medical office waiting…. And waiting… and waiting some more. This is a scheduled appointment, it’s been in my calendar for a couple of months. And they kindly emailed me reminders, and instructions which I read. So can someone explain why I decided the appointment was 11:00am? It wasn’t, it was […]

Three-legged dog

And one day your instructor will say “okay now flip that leg over and shift your arm to the other side”….

An evening of Sludge

“I have no power, all my strength is gone, I used to be so strong,” she whimpers.

I Feel Great!

The day kicked-off with a lovely pup walk, the sun was shining, the snow was crisp, the pup was 90% well behaved.

Idle Hands

I lie on the bed, my eyes closed against the glare of the sun streaming through the windows. It’s pretty out there, sparkling snow, blue skies, light and shadows, I don’t care. Turning my back to the dancing healing rays of the sun I stay inside myself, in the dark, my mood is black, murky, […]

Unemployment, Community and Connection

Part One of Three When you work for an emotionally healthy organization one of the nicest benefits, other than the paycheque, is that you become part of a community; building relationships with co-workers through shared experiences, celebrating successes and overcoming challenges. Having a sense of belonging and purpose is an intrinsic human need, it can […]

Look After Yourself!

For almost two weeks I’ve been hunched over my desk, doing schoolwork and making jewelry for upcoming Christmas Markets. Very productive…until…IT started. That aching pain up the right side of my neck, then a few days later over the right side of my head and eventually out my right eye. Has your eye ever felt […]