Category Archives: Health

Mondays

I’m starting to like Mondays once again.When I was young, five days a week I’d gocommuting to my office, working. ThenI took to taking Mondays to bestowselected time on me, instead of kidsand client work. At first I had a … Continue reading

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Going Out

On Day Four Hundred, I had lunch insidea restaurant I walked to from my home.The outing left me feeling satisfied,at liberty to dine with friend and wine,my mouth unmasked, my taste buds gratified.I told my friend I’m fain to take … Continue reading

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Return to Transit

I hope it’s like a muscle memory –the ease with which I ride a bus or train.I’m sure the skills will soon come back to me,although it’s been four hundred seven dayssince I had public transit liberty.My kids were Covid-cautious, … Continue reading

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Extrapolation Fails

Extrapolation fails me now I’m old.The past is no predictor, we’ve been told,of stock market performance. Such is truein fact, more than we ever dreamed or knew,for disconnects are booming big and bold. No vision of tomorrow can be soldwhen … Continue reading

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Conditional Release

If we believe reports about the shot,I must be 95% immuneright now, but no one knows how long we’ve gotbefore protection lapses, or how soona variant will conquer. May and Juneare clear for me – July without a doubt.I’d better … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning

It’s usually the fall that triggers meto start a project or to modify,but I am springing now – I want to beengaged, outside, among. I long to trymy feet again, at urban liberty.For now, I aim to clean this place, … Continue reading

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Skipping

I skipped two days of morning exercise,for Saturday I played at toddler stuff,and Sunday’s when I like to rest my thighsand calves. My aging body gets enoughon weekdays now – this year’s routine suppliesme, works my stamina, is nothing tough.But … Continue reading

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March 31

On Odin’s day last week, I took a break.Preceding days required I exerta bit too much, and coming stints would takethe energy and patience I maintainfor when the peace of family’s at stake.Before the 1st of April I reclined.My only … Continue reading

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Speed Test

I didn’t mean to test my energywhen yesterday I hustled to the store.I realized that today was bound to beso crowded I can’t cram another choreinside the morning hours (familywill pick me up by noon). I aimed to scoresome vegetables … Continue reading

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A Rest Day

Most mornings home I write and exercise,but sometimes brain or body have a say –I’m feeling too fatigued to sweat today. I’m used to pushing through – I recognizereluctance due to age’s bleak display.Most mornings home I write and exercise,but … Continue reading

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