A better trip to the hospital
It’s been a couple of weeks since I was released from the hospital. Today I had to return to have my remaining shingles sores looked at and tested. Thankfully, the […]
Reading in the “pool”
After bloodwork to monitor my ongoing shingles outbreak, I rewarded myself with a little “pool” time. Said pool is less than two feet deep. But is big enough for me […]
A beautiful get-well card
It’s been 3.5 weeks since my shingles outbreak started and I wish I could tell you I’m all better. I am finally improving, albeit very slowly. The pain and itching […]
Car wash giggles
Our beloved car desperately needed a wash so I picked up Mama to enjoy the fun with me. Her reaction to the multicolored foam and bubbles always delights me. Today’s […]
A reading care package
An amazing care package arrived today with two new-release books I’ve been eager to read. After yet another horrible shingles pain day, I was so touched by this thoughtful gift […]
Smoking up with a friend
Since I predominantly use cannabis medicinally, it’s rare for me to get to partake with a friend. What a special treat when my shy friend Sara stopped by for a […]
Up-potting my special plants
Of the 10 feminized cannabis seeds I planted this spring, eight sprouted into cute little plants. Sadly only three of those survived my recent hospitalization. These little beauties got new […]
Avoiding being re-hospitalized
My recovery from shingles is not going well. The rash is slow to heal and the nerve pain remains. But after preparing to be hospitalized again, it was a relief […]
A giant ice bag
Ice is really the only thing that helps the shingles pain. I’ve been struggling with a rotation of small old-fashioned ice bags and reusable ice packs, so I found this […]
A get-well fruiting
Pain from shingles still encompasses my entire being. There is no break. And today I learned that even shaded or indirect sunlight intensifies the burning alive feeling. But when I […]
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