Monthly Archives: September 2021

Grands

Of course the grands are relatively old,and vary in their states of health and vim,but each of them is better self-controlledthan in their young adulthood – now they swimin tempered hormones – nothing hot or cold –and have the time … Continue reading

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Three Strikes

As far as I recall, I never atea morning breakfast with an appetite.I always wanted several hours wait(for me an intermittent fast was right). As soon as I grew teeth, I liked to chewnutrition – liquid food I didn’t doif … Continue reading

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A Brief Note

Haven’t written today. If I had it would beperhaps on the way my home’s precious to me.Though it may be cliche to pursue privacy,if asked I would say here I’m perfectly free.

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Advice

Unsolicitedadvice (if sound) never failsto fall on deaf ears.

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Wellness Alone

As long as I recall, I’ve looked aroundat others and assessed their self-content.So part-way through my youth, I thought I founda path to understanding what life meant.Developing ideas with the intentof being happy, soon I tried to tellthe recipe. I … Continue reading

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Initially

A set of Sunday puzzles can’t revealan aptitude improved, a clearer mind.And better stamina may not be real,but normal variance. I’m not inclinedto a conclusion, but I can’t concealfrom me or this the benefits I findthis week, from breathing slow … Continue reading

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Well, Shut My Mouth

I heard about the book six months ago.I wasn’t ready then to buy and read.It’s not that I had knowledge – I don’t knowenough about the subject to succeedat rehabilitating injured lungs,reducing hypertension, getting sleep.I didn’t guess at mouths too … Continue reading

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It’s Hard to Believe

It’s hard to believe,but the over-achieverknows nothingthat hasto be done.

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Service Usurpers

They planned to take a road trip to the coast.Pandemic urged them turn away from flightsand places crowds buy tickets for, and mostamusements that had long-bestowed delights.But then the chance of accident made toastof their intentions. Folks who harbored frightsof … Continue reading

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Breathing

I’m generally prudent and well-planned,but I was sometimes foolish in the past.And though I aged and came to understandmyself enough to mend – one vice did lasttoo long by any measure I have used.I smoked, although I knew it would … Continue reading

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