My Own Terrible, But Not-so-terrible Twos

My Own Not so-terrible Twos  My own not so-terrible two’s date was August 25, 2023. That day I said a resounding “yes” to celebrating the anniversary of my “mild” stroke two years, or 24 months, over 700 days, and many many hours of asking...

Post-Stroke 10th Month

Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. ~ Maya Angelou This is the 10th month out from my stroke.  Each month has opened up new pathways both neurologically and emotionally, and so many replies to my newsletter (that I don’t get to answer but love love love...

Stroke Survivor/Thriver

8/25/21 – 1/25/2022 Today I am five months out from my mild stroke. I’m doing well. Recovery from my stroke this summer takes time and energy and lots of rest. I know every stroke and every recovery is unique. I share this as my experience so far with my stroke...

What a Year! Aka Things are Opening Up

“Things are Opening Up” With the relaxing and reduction of pandemic restrictions, a repeated phrase seems to be “things are opening up.” Some examples in my part of the desert (Tucson AZ): Restaurants-now more than patio or take-out dining. Gyms-longer...