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so, how's it going, Mink?
Today, at least, was the best I've felt all month, brain-wise. I do think the current routine of "pure rest" and avoiding computers has done a lot ( Read more... ) -
I'm doing OK
I *guess* I feel good enough to go back to work tmrw (which was when the dr's suggested I should go back) but damn, Trump in Mexico?? I might continue avoiding computers / TVs. Bleh ( Read more... ) -
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Hey all, I'm AFK until at least Thurs due to a mild concussion ( Read more... ) -
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Me, watching Shakespeare: Gosh, imagine having an ENTIRE YEAR to weep & lament & isolate yourself and avoid doing things so you have time and space to grieve the loss of a parent.
Why'd we give THAT up??
that sounds pretty good right now. -
having a complicated identity day
Thankfully I've caught all of these before they were a problem ( Read more... ) -
Today was a good day.
Today was the first solidly, all-around, I-am-relaxed & enjoying myself day... for the ENTIRE day, in ... I dunno, months? Definitely the best day *this* month, in terms of things going well and me feeling good ( Read more... ) -
from my Facebook: ground rules for political conversations (with Mink)
My FB is a fairly good space in terms of folks treating each other respectfully, but I see many people who aren't doing that, especially in comment threads elsewhere. And while this doesn't apply to LJ as much, I think it's a good write-up, and wanted to post is here as well.Let's have a reasonable conversation about how to talk about politics! ( ( Read more... ) -
an update on how things are with me
Family:John's burial & memorial service were very cathartic. I am very glad I was there. I am very glad I was able to help & support Andy's family, and I am very grateful that my family (parents & sister) were able to come out to rural Minnesota for the memorial service. Father's day is this weekend. There are many other important dates tied to ( Read more... ) -
call down a blessing
I'm putting this here because it feels a bit more real than facebook (& because I can disable comments if I change my mind) -- part of this is that I know that none of you know about all the reasons this is so especially awful, and it's not really anyone's business, either, so I don't want to talk about it. All the condolences from people who ( Read more... )
