Today I was at an appointment with my psychiatrist, just the usual check in. We talked about the fact that I felt like these times are leaving me no margin, no cushion of calm. By the time I get to work I'm already emotionally fried. We discussed practical strategies and some med adjustments. We scheduled … Continue reading Bitter as an Orange, Post Script
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Bitter as an orange
“The Count is neither sad, nor sick, nor merry, nor well, but civil count, civil as an orange..” - William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing When I was growing up the quickest way I could I get my father to shut down was to cry. If we were having a disagreement and tears started, he would … Continue reading Bitter as an orange
They call it Bella Notte
Rational people understand that Valentine’s Day is a ridiculous day to go out. I am a rational person who also finds themselves torn about V-Day. It’s silly, and contrived and etc. But, I spent most of my life without a Valentine, and now there’s this guy who is LEGALLY OBLIGATED to be my Valentine and … Continue reading They call it Bella Notte
In which our heroine does something a little crazy
Yesterday I bought a bike. It's the first bike I've owned since 1993. I first met this bike in August. It was in the window of Tacoma Bike, a few blocks from my house. I started finding excuses to drive by to look at it. I would glance quickly then turn away, afraid of revealing … Continue reading In which our heroine does something a little crazy



