And now, for something a little different. Lately I’ve taken to looking at my hands, which appear to have morphed into my grandmother’s in recent years. They are well-worn and the skin is thinning rapidly, much to my dismay. While a layer of fat fills in the lines in my face, the same thing can’tContinue reading “A Nurse’s Hands”
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Odds & Ends
It seems as though several blog posts are swimming around in my head at the same time, so I can’t guarantee how this one will turn out. Maybe I should try combining a couple of them. Here goes: I’ve noticed a growing restlessness lately that makes me wonder if I should try working again, ifContinue reading “Odds & Ends”
Peace And Quiet
…..are definitely NOT on the agenda for this weekend. My daughter, son-in-law, and the grands are coming for a barbecue tonight, and Will’s sister from Seattle arrives later this evening and will be here till Sunday. Then the two of them are going to the air museum tomorrow for an all-day event, while I’ll be visiting my ownContinue reading “Peace And Quiet”
High Hopes
So I had my job interview yesterday, and let’s just say it was an interesting experience. The people I interviewed with were very nice and I felt reasonably comfortable with them; the room we were in was small and intimate; and I didn’t even make any wrong turns in the maze that was the innerContinue reading “High Hopes”
Another Ray Of Hope
I’m almost afraid to say this because I might jinx myself, but I could be on a bit of a roll here. While I was surfing Craigslist for jobs last night, I found one that is PERFECT. The position is with the county as a peer support specialist for people in the mental health system. It’s all about advocatingContinue reading “Another Ray Of Hope”
Damaged Goods
I was summoned to the unemployment office today for a discussion with a case manager to review my work search, as I’ve already been on benefits for five weeks and nothing’s happening for me. This meeting actually turned out to be quite therapeutic in a sense, because I’ve been struggling with whether or not to continue pursuingContinue reading “Damaged Goods”
Aftermath
Now that the dust has settled a bit from yesterday’s festivities, it’s time to sit down and figure out what to do next. Maybe you, Constant Reader, will have some ideas for me. I have to admit, my blood pressure has probably dropped 20 points in the past 24 hours. I no longer have toContinue reading “Aftermath”
Deep Shit, Arkansas
Well, it doesn’t look like I’m coming off Zyprexa anytime soon. That wasn’t the focus of today’s appointment with Dr. A; in fact, we didn’t even really discuss it—I just asked and he said he was leaving things the way they are. I was sure he’d want to take me off the Z soon, or at least taper it downContinue reading “Deep Shit, Arkansas”
Coming Out Bipolar
I came out to my instructors this morning. I didn’t have much of a choice. I simply cannot abide being thought of as old and slow, even though my work performance thus far sure makes me look that way. I hadn’t planned on doing it, but given the grim tone of today’s meeting, it was an act of sheerContinue reading “Coming Out Bipolar”
The 300th Post: Disabled or Not?
Wow, it’s hard to believe that this is already my 300th post on this blog. I started it last June at the suggestion of a fellow writer and friend to enter a blogging contest, and while she bugged out within the first few days, I got hooked…..and the rest, as they say, is history. It’sContinue reading “The 300th Post: Disabled or Not?”
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