Category Archives: sleep
What I Found in the Dark of the Night
I stood there in the dark. I had been waiting for the right time. I had kept up with the reports of a possible meteor shower and really wanted to witness the event. If it happened. The warning was that … Continue reading
March Twelfth; Fear
There is no shame. I knew it was going to happen the minute I saw the weather report. Warnings of severe storms that would come through during the night, left me knowing what was to come, and it was more … Continue reading
March Ninth; When All Is Said and Done
Gentle can be deceiving. I went to bed last night around midnight. It was raining a gentle spring shower type rain, not one of those pounding down summer torrents that always worries me about that drain pipe that runs under … Continue reading
February Twenty-first; Thoughts on Dealing With Grief and its Relative, Depression
“Like sand through the hour glass, so are the days of our lives.” For some, a well remembered line from a soap opera. Grief, flows like the tide. At its worst, flowing in and covering all that would seem happy. … Continue reading
Day Thirty-six; Footnotes; Considering Ways to Healthier Lifestyles
I can not stop this cough. My son stands there and tells me to stop coughing, He also tells me to stop being cold. Sorry son, there isn’t an on off switch installed anywhere. The runny nose is easing but … Continue reading
Day Nineteen, Footnotes Together We Manage
One thing is certain, that batch of chili bites back. Live and learn, consider carefully what ingredients you are pouring into the pot. The thing about it though, it really warms you up when its cold. This morning not long … Continue reading
January Nineteenth Driver For The Day
My day started around three this morning. I awoke from a somewhat sound sleep and only dozed a bit after that until a few minutes after seven when I gave up and got up. I hate nights like that, but … Continue reading
January Ninth; A Renewed Perspective on Considering Lessons Learned
Well okay. I’m paying for my moment of …arrogance? stupidity? stubbornness? My back is still reminding me of my less than intellectual move yesterday. I did not sleep well last night as every time I shifted position I awoke in … Continue reading
January Sixth; Didn’t Expect That
Changes Before Christmas I wasn’t feeling well. I will admit now I was concerned and frightened. A fitness watch I had purchased with help from my son, showed my blood pressure was higher than it had ever been. I was … Continue reading
January Third..Blowing in the Wind..updated
I won’t lie. I’m about as ill as a hornet. I’ve been up since four this morning, I’m tired, I’m grumpy and its a good thing I’m single because I really doubt anyone could tolerate me right this moment. I’m … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 