“Where do you work?” It’s a question that still makes me feel a little weird. Probably because I have to explain it to most people. “Well. I do. From home. I have a blog. A few sites that keep me busy.” I see the look. You play on the Internet. How nice. I have a [...]
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capturing forever
Before I had the strokes I was always critical my pictures. This one showed my double chins. That one made my smile look weird. Hair askew. Zits wonky. Roll you could see. Then I had my strokes. My pictures are never about my skin, food in my teeth, little imperfections. I capture moments. I remember [...]
not all trolls live under bridges
Trolls can hurt any time they take what you say the wrong way. To be honest I have a certain amount of words to use. I CAN’T answer each person the way I’d like. Then to see my friends Catherine and Tanis going through these struggles with CHILDREN, it makes my blood boil. Because I [...]
i’m supposed to be on a break here!!
But I had to write this and tell you: So. not so long ago I wrote about how we were going to have to replace the bed that had so many memories tied to it. (babies, strokes, cancer, three states, MORE strokes) But to make recovery happen better, I was going to have to get [...]
the line blurs
Part of me has had to come back to life. There was the trip to Florida and being with people I’d only ever seen whole and healthy. Then I came home to the scramble and excitement that can only happen when you’re heart’s on the line. Both left me drained. Both left me exhilarated. It [...]
thanksgiving never had more meaning
I’m sitting here in the quiet for the first time in days. Our trip to Florida was eye-opening. We found out that it was possible to miss people when they were five inches away. We also found that when you told your kids to go, they WENT! But they didn’t take toothbrushes. We did miss [...]
party time!
We are having a party! Since it isn’t as easy for me to go see people, we hope that people will come see us. Where: 3907 Turkey Oak Dr. Brandon, FL (Riverhills subdivision guesthouse) When: Sunday 21 4-8pm Who: Anyone that can make it! What to bring: Food or Drinks if you can (if not, [...]
plans to make things useless
Back when I was in the hospital I had an occupational therapist named Nicole. Nicole taped me up, she electrocuted me, gave me tests made I’m pretty sure were meant for llamas. She also taught me to dress myself with one hand. She was instrumental in teaching me it was ok to laugh again. Recently, [...]
maybe next time
I’m taking a break from packing. I’m supposed to be getting ready to leave. I’m going to the Detroit #140Conf to speak about the wind velocity of the Spanish Sparrow. Or something. I’m spending a few days away from my family, but with my friend Amanda again. Last time we drove. This time we’re flying. [...]
one mouthful of couch-cushion can go a long way
I have a friend that is here from Florida. She was here during the worst of the worst. She was here in the days of uncertainty. She was here the first days I came home from the hospital. She was the first person to push me over on the couch and tell me to get [...]
this is the morning after
I made it back. In one piece. After laughing more in one weekend than I have in a long time. (Like, so hard that I had to go to the bathroom more regularly.) After an opportunity to meet new friends and see faces that made me smile in familiarity. After talking about my strokes again, [...]
sometimes progress can be measured in shrimp
Shrimp and Grits. The meal I had at the first dinner I ate out alone in ten months. I went and talked in an environment it was hard to hear. I saw and met freinds in lighting that was lousy. It was awesome. We laughed. We talked. We tweeted. It just felt wrong to think [...]
About Anissa
Erma Bombeck said something that pretty much defines my approach to life.... "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say, "I used everything you gave me." If you switch the word TALENT for LOVE or LAUGHTER or HAPPINESS....it still stands.
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