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Printed from https://www.writing.com/main/profile/blog/kenzie/month/2-1-2024
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by Kenzie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR · Book · Writing · #1160028
Fibro fog, pain, writing sandwiched in between. Quotes. Sermon notes. Encouragement.
A Texas Sunrise

Sunrise on Surfside Beach, Texas

A friend, William Taylor, took this picture. He visits Surfside Beach with his dogs almost every morning, watching the sun rise while the dogs prance about at the water's edge.

This is only about ten miles from where I lived in Lake Jackson, Texas. Sadly, I only visited this beach about four times in the six years I lived nearby.




Each day is a challenge. A challenge to get by without thinking about the fibromyalgia pains. A challenge to stay awake when chronic fatigure wants to take over. And a challenge to navigate through fibro fog.

I haven't been writing as much as in the past. For years, I wrote at least 500 words a day. Now, I'm lucky if I write 500 words in month. Sigh.

For more information about what my day (or life) is all about with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, chronic pains, IBS, depression and everything else thrown in, check this out:

It's a New Day Open in new Window. (E)
My pain and welcome to it.
#1028189 by Kenzie Author IconMail Icon


Sunrise on Surfside Beach, Texas
February 28, 2024 at 3:22pm
February 28, 2024 at 3:22pm
#1065152


In the 1700s, the average lifespan was 34 years. Benjamin Franklin lived for 83 years. Shouldn't we be copying what he did?



Rose signature

"My Favorite NeighborOpen in new Window.
"Sharing Sunshine...It's What I Do!Open in new Window.
"Admirable WomenOpen in new Window.
"Whose Work Are You Stealing?Open in new Window.
"The Potter's Cup and SaucerOpen in new Window.
February 25, 2024 at 2:45pm
February 25, 2024 at 2:45pm
#1064863
Black history month is almost over. Have you ever studied Langston Hughes? If not, I suggest that you do.

Here's a sample of his poetry.

Hold onto dreams
For if dreams die
Life is like a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

Langston Hughes
February 14, 2024 at 8:07pm
February 14, 2024 at 8:07pm
#1064194
My mom used to sing a song about the word "can't". In our house, you were not allowed to say that you couldn't do something.

She sang, "I'll never, ever say I can't. I'll always say I'll try."

The other word that we couldn't say was "hate". We definitely were not allowed to hate people. We could hate their actions, but not them. We were allowed to dislike foods, but only after we had tried them. And even then, we had to try them again periodically, in case our tastes changed.

I tried to instill these same ideas in my son's growing years. And, yes, I did sing the song to him. *Smile*


****In 1902, an aspiring young writer received a rejection letter from the poetry editor of The Atlantic Monthly. Enclosed with a sheaf of poems the 28-yr-old poet had sent was this curt note: "Our magazine has no room for your vigorous verse." The young poet rejected the rejection however, and went on to see his work published. His name was Robert Frost.*****


We can't give up. We must always try.



Rose signature

"My Favorite NeighborOpen in new Window.
"Sharing Sunshine...It's What I Do!Open in new Window.
"Admirable WomenOpen in new Window.
"Whose Work Are You Stealing?Open in new Window.
"The Potter's Cup and SaucerOpen in new Window.





February 12, 2024 at 3:54pm
February 12, 2024 at 3:54pm
#1064080


Today is Lincoln's birthday. Baby boomers used to celebrate it. We all had artwork of Lincoln's silhouette.
February 7, 2024 at 1:43pm
February 7, 2024 at 1:43pm
#1063711


Fantastic. A few days ago, my junk mail thought that it was time to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. Today, junk mail is wishing me a Happy New Year.
February 6, 2024 at 9:14am
February 6, 2024 at 9:14am
#1063627


Something weird is going on. All of my junk mail - here, at Yahoo mail and at Google mail - suddenly thinks that we're back in the Christmas and Hanukkah season. How bizarre.






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