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Tag Archives: pain
July synopsis
I haven’t had much time to do any writing this month. June 30th started me on month-long roll of running to various doctor appointments, with a dental appointment in the morning and an MRI of my shoulder in the afternoon. … Continue reading
Posted in 2014, Ruminations
Tagged art, books, creativity, entertainment, health, pain, writing
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Catching up
Well, luckily, not much seems to have happened in June worth writing about – unlike May, for instance. Mainly, I have been struggling to keep up with an unusual amount of work, what with this new client for which I … Continue reading
Strange, stranger, and yet stranger still…
5/17/14 Two things are on my mind first thing this morning: The first thing is that it has become quite clear to me that physical therapy is making me worse. I was in no pain yesterday until after physical therapy … Continue reading
Posted in 2014, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged children, memories, pain, weird
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just some daily mishmash
5/8/14 I woke up from a dream this morning with some words ringing in my brain saying “that a Sagittarius is subtle is an oxymoron.” What??? Where did that come from? Who knows. Dreams are strange. I started physical therapy … Continue reading
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Tagged goals, grief, health, pain, school, writing
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Bad Behavior
Yesterday evening I was very tired and in pain and, unfortunately, ended up having an argument with my sister that got really ugly. And it was so stupid! I was at the kitchen sink trimming berries and, instead of paying … Continue reading
Posted in 2014, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged anger, family, pain, personal growth, relationships
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about PAIN and TAROT…
It’s hard to believe it’s May already. I feel like I’ve done nothing this month but work and deal with PAIN. But I think that these new supplements I’ve started taking (thanks to my sister’s efforts to research my problem … Continue reading
Posted in 2014, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged art, FUN, health, history, pain
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The Ides of April (part 3)
My sister finally got back around the 12th. I am glad to see her. By this time, my arm and shoulder pain has me at the chiropractor’s twice a week. At first, it seems to help, but then I just … Continue reading
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Tagged art, family, health, pain
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The Ides of April (part 1)
It appears I need to do a little bit of “catch-up” here. How does time manage to go by so quickly and unnoticed? It is a constant battle to stay current and focused or it all slides by like quicksilver. … Continue reading
Dad
7/16/13 I want to address the news I got last evening from my dad: We cannot see them this summer. They are moving and it just cannot happen in time to be back before school starts. So I am faced … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ADD/HD, Aspergers, books, family, pain, personal growth
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FRUSTRATION
frustration… Here it is, Friday – which is my ‘designated’ day to write and work on my blog posts. There are comments I want to write about at least three books I’ve read recently. I want to write about July … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ADD/HD, anger, goals, pain, questions, writing
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About Money & Creativity
In 2010, I was given some information by Molly, my therapist, who is also a very talented artist, about an organization/program known as “A.R.T.S. Anonymous.” At the time, I didn’t really pay much attention to it other than read it … Continue reading
2/3/2009
I am writing this in January of 2013. February 3, 2009 is the day my mother died. It was also my son’s 9th birthday. Neither he, nor I will ever forget that day. But, as I have been recently going … Continue reading
Moving Day
March 10, 2012 – Saturday. The day has arrived to move. My sister and I have been taking car loads over to her house on a regular, almost daily, basis. Most of the house is packed up, but we haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in 2012, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ENVIRONMENT, family, insanity, pain, relationships
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2011 in Review
2011 Summary This has been the hardest year for me to summarize. Because it has been so ugly and distressing it has made me sick just re-reading about it all. The ugliness starts at the end of 2010 when it … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Annual Summary, Onward & Upward
Tagged anger, creativity, ENVIRONMENT, money, pain, relationships
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12/21/2011
Winter Solstice What do I want to work on in this week’s Group? What difficulties and challenges do I currently struggle with? 1. MONEY. Why must I always battle with poverty and financial humiliation and distress? How do I change … Continue reading
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11/6/2011
And I have come to a grinding halt. I have not done a thing these past two weeks but sit here, depressed. I’ve slept a lot, watched TV a lot; have only done what’s been absolutely required like getting Dalton to … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Ruminations
Tagged creativity, ENVIRONMENT, grief, magic, money, pain, spirit
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10/22/2011
I had a strange, somewhat disturbing dream last night: My mother was here. And my sister; they were talking together in her room like they used to. Dalton and his friend, Zak, were in another room playing, asking me if they … Continue reading
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“Goals Group” 2010
This year for Goals Group I brought in a framed quote that I had hung on the wall above my desk at home. I decided this was a very important thing for me to remember: “Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Annual Summary, Onward & Upward
Tagged ADD/HD, anger, creativity, fear, goals, money, pain, personal growth, relationships
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9/22/2009
I just re-read the things I wrote last week about ADD and giftedness, etc. I love to research, learn, and explore new ideas. And I am recalling the sense of “bliss” and serenity that I experienced for the better part … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ADD/HD, anger, creativity, fear, goals, money, pain
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STATE OF OVERWHELM
Sometimes it’s hard just to remember to breathe… Daily/normal – continuous – parenting, groceries, garbage duty, meal prep, packing lunches, dishes, driving, school, homework, play-dates sports and activity scheduling, volunteering, constant house upkeep, enlisting Dalton’s help to do things, or not … Continue reading
3/16/2009 Note
3/16/09 – a note I sent to a friend/fellow Group member; at this time, we were beginning to work on the “Integrity Tone Scale.” Working with this program can bring up some difficult thoughts and feelings. “You have my … Continue reading
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2/23/2009
On Saturday afternoon, after a nap – my son was off playing with a friend – I started writing my “morning pages.” Now I have done this type of thing for most of my life, writing in journals. Sometimes I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ADD/HD, creativity, pain, personal growth, religion
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2/20/2009
I’ve been seeing Molly to help me cope with the loss of my Mother. She has advised me to be good to myself and perhaps work on “The Artist’s Way” again, and in particular, to give myself the benefit of … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Ruminations
Tagged goals, grief, loss, pain, personal growth
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PAIN
Pain, glorious pain – I drown myself in the ecstasy of pain. The music bangs out the rhythm of my soul and carries me through the waves of agony. There’s a fine line between pleasure and pain; can I turn … Continue reading
2009 Goals (part 1)
2/12/2009 – What I want: 1. A home – that I can afford. In a decent neighborhood (school, neighbors, pets) and that is clean and comfortable and has enough room for me and Dalton to play and live well. I need … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
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