(Written during my bedbound years with ME/CFS)
May is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis awareness month. Also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, this disease is characterized by exhaustion after exertion. The exertion can be physical -taking a shower; emotional – worrying or obsessing; or mental- filling out forms. The best source of information about ME/cfs, as we call it, is the Bateman Horne Center. They […]
Sorry –so much inadequacybundled into one wordas if five letterscan conveydepths of regret,shock, dismay seems I am the sparkto your lighter fluid –unintentional, I swear still reelingfrom the aftermathof the explosion attempting todeconstruct theformula –precautionary I am sorry –that you are enraged,that you are so obviously disappointedthat you are consumed with resentment –except, it is […]
Beautifully penned, V.J. Our expressions sometimes are a better reflection of how we feel.
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Yes, they are. Thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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Wonderful words and images V.J.
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Thank you!
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VJ, this is so spot-on! I’m exhausted by all the words (spoken, written) – your third image says it all so elegantly! That furrowed brow is the best icon yet for COVID Coping! Leave it to kids to not cover up reality.
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Kids do tell it the way it is. Thanks Jazz.
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Well said, Jazz!
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I agree. Simplicity is called for.
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Wonderful expressions for this week. Love your photos.
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Thank you Cee!
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So true! Beautifully done! ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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I agree! The images and words are beautifully done.
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Amen! ❤
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Thanks Liz!
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You’re welcome, V.J.!
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