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ICU

I probably could count the hours that I have been here (not this ICU but in an ICU waiting room) but that seems like a bad use of math. Thankfully never as a patient, but in various caregiving roles. The first time I was just so far out of my element, I didn’t know whatContinue reading “ICU”

Lyrics

“When there is nothing left to burn, you have to set yourself on fire” Yes. That. No, not literally. I am not promoting self-harm. I understand self-harm. And I want to hug each and every one of you that finds balance in that… but this isn’t that blog… hug post… not that post. This isContinue reading “Lyrics”

Overkill

I can’t get to sleep I think about the implications Of diving in too deep And possibly the complications Especially at night I worry over situations I know will be alright Perhaps it’s just imagination* I have been having trouble sleeping as of late. I go to bed, eventually fall asleep. Wake. Wander. Lay onContinue reading “Overkill”

Blending

Billy Joel’s The Stranger album was one of the first albums I ever owned. Yes, on vinyl, back in the dinosaur days… the first time vinyl was cool. I went on to purchase the piano music for the entire album (the only part I was ever able to play was the first 20 keys fromContinue reading “Blending”

Trees

The other morning … way too early… way too cold… I was outside watching the sky grow lighter. There is a tree in my back yard. A good tree. Strong tree. One my mother would have approved of as she was tree person. Going through her pictures, upon cleaning out her house, was an entireContinue reading “Trees”

Blood Draw

I have a morning routine. I would guess most of us do. My 17 year old’s routine seems to consist of hitting snooze and then running around like a headless chicken. Mine involves getting up at 530, having coffee, catching up on the news, friend’s social media posts, and ok playing this one game IContinue reading “Blood Draw”