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Posted on January 18, 2019January 19, 2019

Life After Brain Surgery: Therapeutic Thoughts

Often at night, I find that soaking in a bubble bath is helpful for me. It helps ease some of the muscle tension I have from surgery. But it also allows me to lay in silence alone with my thoughts. Most times, while the bath water fills, I cup my hands under the running water. …

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Posted on January 8, 2019

Life After Brain Surgery: No Work

Well my happy little bubble of expectations was burst pretty early this morning. I was informed that work and my desire to go back to the gym were not options as of right now. At least not until next month. Bummer. I realize it's been just over 3 weeks. And I realize I still have …

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Posted on January 7, 2019

Life After Brain Surgery: Work

I have read many comments and posts in my support groups where people return to work a few weeks after MVD surgery. OK, I can sorta see that happening, if one only has that 1 single surgery. But am I weak if I still need more time after my 3 surgeries? I mean I wanted …

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Posted on October 8, 2018October 8, 2018

Monday Morning Ready!

Good morning all. I know it's been a while since I posted anything or read any blogs. My health has been my primary focus lately. Brain surgery in 23 days!! But, while I've been basically bedridden, I have been doing a lot of thinking. I have a million ideas for projects, community involvement, books I …

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Posted on April 8, 2018April 8, 2018

Knowledge of My Ignorance

I found a new book recently that is a daily devotional for intellectuals. It offers various readings each day presenting facts from the seven fields of knowledge. While reading the other night from the area of Philosophy, I came across an interesting idea presented by Socrates. Without the exact quote, the book presented it like …

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