September 2, 2010

A Periwinkle Breeze

I stepped outside and started running.  I followed the smooth guttered curb and turned the corner along the quiet street by the old people’s apartment complex.  I felt free and fit and strong for about a minute and a half.  Then I made the next right turn and hit the long stretch along the [...]

July 7, 2010

Spasming Out

I’ve been going to physical therapy for the past few weeks for a flare up of pain and limited mobility in my neck. When I originally spoke to my doctor and when I see different techs at PT, I inevitably get the same question. “What did you do?”

And I wish I had some [...]

June 23, 2010

My Body

Last night I went running for a quick mile after eating lo-mein.  (Highly not recommended.)  I got home, stretched briefly and stumbled into the bathroom.  As I sat in the tub shaving my legs before showering, I realized my body is my own again.

I touched my skin, becoming re-acquainted.

My body is a [...]