Exercise is good for you. This is not a groundbreaking statement, it's just pointing out the obvious. But for me, exercise has always felt like a bit of a chore. Something I have to do, and people tell me I should do, and therefore I resist. The more you want me to do something, the … Continue reading Endorphins for Fun & Profit
Month: June 2018
To Do or Not To Do
Yesterday I had a lot of things I needed/wanted to do. Mail some packages for the mister who is out of town, go for a run, pick up a prescription, buy some groceries, make some refrigerator spicy pickles because I might have a problem, work on finishing/editing an essay I started last week, and try … Continue reading To Do or Not To Do
In Honor of Melvin
Last week Derek and I went to the White Mountains for a few days. It felt weird to go on a vacation when what I do every day often feels like a break, but Derek was in serious need of a little time to clear his mind. We hung out at the pool, we sat … Continue reading In Honor of Melvin
Stop Waiting, Start Living
Waiting for an organ transplant is not like other kinds of waiting. It's not like waiting for a prescription to get filled, or waiting for your turn at the post office. It's not like waiting for a wound to heal, or a plane to arrive, or a cake to bake. It's not like waiting for … Continue reading Stop Waiting, Start Living
Deciding to Decide
(This is a warning of sorts to say there will often be times when I repeat a theme or a thought because I am trying to come at it from another angle. I not going to bother to look at a potentially similar previous post so I don't get suckered into saying the same thing. … Continue reading Deciding to Decide