Death and the Gravedigger

This is the first of three deaths that haunt me, nearly 50 years ago and I can see it plain as day.  I can still see her blue eyes staring up at me as she slipped away.

I found myself completely bored to death in Calculus III class at university.  The course was held in a big classroom filled with other business or math related majors like myself.  7:00 am, three days a week. I prepared for a lot of numbers and formulas that flew over my head.

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The Blues

Chronic Pain, Insomnia & Depression. I capitalize the three since they have become my enemies, and deserve a proper name. If even one of them would only ease up, go away. Since they have drained me of all energy today this post is simply an effort to say I accomplished one thing. No matter how miniscule.

Today is day 8 of feeling meh, puny, punky. Absolutely no energy to speak of, and I ache all over. Nauseated.

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