(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 […]
As long as it’s writing, stories, books….any time is the right time…
https://sustainthruwords.wordpress.com/2021/05/17/what-i-could-talk-about/?preview=true
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Lovely write.
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Superb!
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https://pvcann.com/2021/05/15/to-no-avail-a-poem-by-paul-vincent-cannon-2/
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I can be quite talkative if I like the subject being discussed and I have some knowledge about it, otherwise, I prefer to listen. Here is my take – https://amanpan.blog/2021/05/11/delayed-forecast/
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Listening is a good skill.
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Poignant write, Reena.
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https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2021/05/11/what-stops-you/
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I could talk and demonstrate nautical carving easily, talk about the horticultural traditions of Italian gardeners, or BS a lot about being an anthropologist. References are available from H.I.M Xenia my cat and booking agent ( 25% fee she says it’s reasonable).
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Lol. Awesome!
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I really had fun recalling this event!
https://purplepeninportland.com/2021/05/11/maine-misadventures/
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You are right! There is lot to talk about here.
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I could talk about the writing process for thirty minutes without preparation. (Don’t get me started . . . )
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Actually, I’d love to hear that!
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😀
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Again, I love how you and Sadje seem to coordinate prompts! 😉 Hope you enjoy this dark one. https://iwriteher.com/2021/05/10/behind-closed-doors/
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Honestly, the stuff that goes on behind closed doors – many of us could write volumes.
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We can usually talk impromptu about ourselves – what we like, don’t like, what drives us. If we don’t like someone, why they hurt OUR sensibilities.
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Lol. Sometimes I think I talk too much!
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😀
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VJ, either parent or how they met, my wife, my kids, volunteer work that I love….Keith
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That’s wonderful Keith. I love hearing all those things, especially tales of ‘way back when’!
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