It finally stopped pouring. But it is cloudy and dark for mid-day. I'm enjoying a third cup of coffee today. I know. Terrible. Like, two was bad. But three...gah! And I burnt my whole mouth on it...maybe that should have been a sign...maybe I should have put it down. But I didn't. I'm drinking it... … Continue reading Cloudy Day Ramblings
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CAMP is a Four Letter Word: Part 10
The cabin is dark. Beeps and bings fill the room. CAMP. There are some muffled groans. Everyone is sleeping. CAMP. I am once again rummaging through all my crap. I'm having another hypo. I need a juice box. And a granola bar. And my glucometer. Where the hell is everything!?!?! It is early. Really early. … Continue reading CAMP is a Four Letter Word: Part 10
Mi Diabetes No Es Tu Diabetes But We Can Still Be Friends
Diabetes is a hot mess. And for a long time, I have allowed that mess to isolate me. A more accurate statment is that I isolated myself because of the mess. The disease not only makes you a hot mess, at times, but is so misunderstood it itself is also a disaster. And it can … Continue reading Mi Diabetes No Es Tu Diabetes But We Can Still Be Friends
CAMP is a Four Letter Word: Part 9
The Main Lodge errupts with laughter and chaos. CAMP. Dinner is fabulous. But the air in the Lodge is different. CAMP. You can feel a change sweep the large, rustic room. It is a shift. A turn. The people in that beautiful, big space have all changed. Whether they realize it or not. With dinner … Continue reading CAMP is a Four Letter Word: Part 9
CAMP is a Four Letter Word: Part 8
New experiences can be overwhelming. CAMP. Learning new things can take time to settle in... CAMP. Breakfast was fabulous. Hilarious. Full of laughs and stories. Lots and lots of sharing. I even manage to make a few inquiries. Why not? Everyone makes it so easy to ask questions. Everyone is so open. And it leads … Continue reading CAMP is a Four Letter Word: Part 8
A Soul is a Resilient Thing 