Anxiety & Depression
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The Definition of Normal
Some thoughts from my latest diary entry, while I recover from hernia surgery. Not feeling too bad today, got one sore spot on the side of the wound, and still dealing with the itchies. Steve used some new dressings last night after my shower, but still not certain they are doing the job and stopping Continue reading
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The Horrors of Birthdays Ending with Zero.
The last birthday which ended in ‘0’ that I actually recall enjoying was when I turned twenty. Lots of people love them. Lots of people have huge parties, and see a zero birthday as a wonderful and special landmark in their lives. Me? Not so much. My 30th, 40th and now, 50th Birthdays have been a time Continue reading
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A Permanent State of Flux
That’s a good description for how I’ve been feeling lately. Disheartened by the whole publishing process, I’ve decided now might be a good time to step back, take a break and regroup. Writing has always been a love of mine, and in many ways, the only thing which has kept me sane. When I’m struggling Continue reading
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Things Are Improving
I’ve had a bit of downtime at the end of this week – the three books I’ve been editing were so amazingly good, and so beautifully written that there was very little hard editing work to be done. So I figure, after catching up on a number of things I had on the backburner, now Continue reading
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An Update on the State of My Nation…
It’s been a bit of a weird day, and I think the weather (gloomy, overcast and wet) has had an effect on my mood. But still, I thought perhaps an update is due. As those who have been following this adventure would know, it’s now nine months since this odyssey began. Today is one of Continue reading
