photo by author Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! I don’t really celebrate this holiday, like I don’t drink green beer or go to the parade if they have it, which they aren’t this year because Covid. I will, of course, put a bandana on my dog, Rudy. 😂
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The ECT Procedure: How It’s Done
NOTE: Obviously, this experience is different for everybody, but this is how the entire outpatient procedure, from checking in to recovery, is for me. I want to make this short, but I don't know if I can. If nothing else, I'll try to be succinct. Also, as stated on my About page, I don’t advocate for... Continue Reading →
The Breakdown
In the spring of 2002, I earned my Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in poetry. I immediately began looking for a tenure-track position teaching creative writing/English at a 2- or 4-year college or university. I even had an on-campus interview for a 2-year college in New Jersey! (It didn't pan out.) My husband (my boyfriend... Continue Reading →
Current Mental Health – August 2020
Pexels I feel a tiny bit better than I did 2 posts ago. But the current cultural climate, and more personally, the pain that shoots from my shoulder down to my elbow now (such fun), are taking their toll. I’m still not showering regularly, though I’m forced to for acupuncture appointments; I can barely wash... Continue Reading →
“Manic: A Memoir” by Terri Cheney
Google NOTE: This is not a book review; these are just my thoughts–which may wander. Terri Cheney, who has bipolar disorder and is a writer, was once a hotshot lawyer for big-time clients in Los Angeles. This memoir takes you through her life’s (mis)adventures (her love life, friendships, career). I don’t want to say too... Continue Reading →
