Category Archives: aches & pains

just the start of another normal day

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

Where to start; how to define; what words can be used to describe another normal day. I wish to God I understood what is a normal day? Even my days, curbed by health restraints, proffer plenty of variety in terms … Continue reading →

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ACHES and GAINS

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

Just when you think you’ve recovered from the roller-coaster ride, a sudden smack of reality makes you realize that you’ve stepped onto the ferris wheel and this time it’s supercharged. Stomach and oesophagus have never felt so close, a moderate … Continue reading →

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night and day … and on and on

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

A night, plagued by restless legs and a strangulated sensation emanating from the axillary lymph nodes, found me more exhausted on arising from the duvet realm, shortly after 10.00am, than I had been when I got myself into the bed … Continue reading →

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just rambling on … and other words

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

Life races by, with a generous sprinkling of love, received, given and shared as the most vital portion of each day. I am blessed with a catholicity of musical taste, ranging from early music, through classical, romantic, all the way … Continue reading →

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just in passing – albeit taking time

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Adorned in loose fitting garments, shirt and unzipped fleece; of a sudden it felt like my armpit lymph nodes  were being strangled by a tourniquet. Strangely, although all garments felt oppressive, the only way to alleviate the nausea inducing discomfort … Continue reading →

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When Purgatory Beckons

Posted on November 3, 2017 by

I’ve always heard about the road to hell being paved with good intentions and, have more recently discovered that another’s good intention can bring severe dis-ease to the one being benefited by their deed. The past few weeks have not … Continue reading →

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CHANTING PSALMS out of ANGER and FRUSTRATION

Posted on November 2, 2017 by

Currently, my temper is running on a very short fuse, swift to anger but sluggish in calming down. At its worst I end up upsetting those whom I love and even, at times, keeping temper simmering long after the immediate … Continue reading →

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