Tomorrow morning at 5:30 am, our darling older grandson, Nico, age 9, will have his 3rd surgery at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles for an ear condition called cholesteatoma. In his 1st surgery, the surgeon removed an extensive collection of skin cells and scar tissue from Nico’s ear and also two of his small…
Tag: Health
The Mother Body: Stories Held in Skin, Softness, and Strength
I used to have a flat stomach. I remember having one at least. I also remember having breasts that were a normal size, not large like I have now, which seem to be the result, at least in part, of seven years of nursing three little girls. Yes, seven. Two, two and three for the…
Where Love Tastes Like Oatmeal
I find it ironic that, considering all the wonderful cakes, pies, and cookies I bake, my grandchildren have one dish that is their very favorite: oatmeal. Yes, plain old oatmeal with a swirl of honey, a splash of cream, and whatever fruits are on hand, which might include fresh or frozen mixed berries, cherries, peaches…
Shifting Worrying to Thoughts of Things I Love
Lately, I’ve discovered that I need some new coping skills. Between the constant news about yet another distressing national or international concern and juggling a few too many plates in the air, I have found myself worrying much more than usual. I also feel a bit overwhelmed at the many details that seem to demand…
My First Hot Yoga Class Today
My daughter Liz invited me to her weekly hot yoga class today. I haven’t been to a yoga class in a long time, and I have never been to one where the temperature is deliberately raised to encourage sweating. I was surprised at how full the class was at 11:30 this morning, and I was…
Ways to Combat Early Morning Worry Sessions
I have been having trouble sleeping lately. Around 3 am, I wake up, go to the bathroom, then get back in bed only to have my brain start to whir. The whirring might be nice if it were centered on all the wonderful things in my life, but that’s not the case. Instead, I think…
Today’s Trip to the Ophthalmologist
I am typing with dilated eyes – this should be interesting – after just returning from a trip to the cornea specialist who will be performing cataract surgery on my left eye in the next month or so. I had high hopes of getting those fancy lenses inserted that would correct my vision while fixing…
Luna and Grandma’s Day
Today I had the pleasure of a full day with granddaughter Luna while Sarah went off to her first interview for a residency in Family Medicine. While Mama was gone, Luna kept Grandmother busy. Here’s a little of what we did : Needless to say, I had a great day. Sarah came back to find…
20 Minutes a Day 