Remember that first breakaway moment when there are only 2 wheels between you and the whole world?
I do.
No Turning Back
Month: August 2018
Dichotomy of the Heart
I broke a promise made 22 months ago when told my disease has no cure. The love of my friends and family cushions me. Their devoted support sustains me, aware, that the tragedy of this diagnosis affects them as well.
Good news, the scan showed improvement from last year. Yippee! It was the first time I let my guard down and allowed a little emotional respite. Skipping out of the center to celebrate in the parking lot on the phone with a few close people, including my children. On the drive home I even entertained thoughts of new furniture for the living room.
But a storm cloud was already closing in. Although things are better than a year ago, another test indicates cancer cells are on the increase. Wanting to shield my loved ones from the cruelty of the circumstance, I took the hit and carried the burden alone. I told no one.
Dichotomy of the heart. – Anne Carlson –
Real vs. Reality
What matters
It doesn’t matter what it is.
What matters is what you think it is.
– Anne Carlson –
Dignity and lies
too embarrassed to ask
After 8 years of over the fence conversations I thought my neighbor’s name was Al, but on his voicemail its not Al, but I’m not clear what it is.
I’m too embarrassed to ask.
– Anne Carlson –
Future Toilets of America
Perhaps after we have advanced our technology. explored several universes and discovered new civilizations,
someone will design a toilet with hinges that don’t require a toothbrush to clean them.
Patience.
– Anne Carlson –
Motivation vs Discipline
Where’s my why?
Surf the momentum of your passion.
– by Anne Carlson –
Through Her Eyes
do you miss not being able to see it?
“Moving into your dream house, do you miss not being able to see it?” I asked a friend who has lost most of his sight.
“It’s okay,” he said. “My wife describes it for me so I see it through her eyes. If I saw it through my own eyes I don’t think it would be half as beautiful.”
– Anne Carlson –
On a Hot Day
Don’t you just hate it on a hot day when you walk all over the parking lot looking for your car only to find you parked in front of the building?
Yeah, that was me.
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