Archive for May, 2009




Fibromyalgia, Gauging Pain, and Self Doubt (revisited and revised, in part)

Written by on May 27, 2009 Topics: Fibromyalgia and..., My Network, Trying Stuff, Work

Before you read this post, I recommend you go here. I’ve been thinking back to this post from last July… As you may have noticed I have yet to post my follow-up to last Wednesday’s question, “What brings you strength?”  That trend will continue, as I have something else on my mind. Over the past [...]

Fibro on the Fly 003: Finding Strength Follow-Up 1

Written by on May 24, 2009 Topics: Fibromylagia

Just a quick post to beg your pardon for my delay in posting on what brings me strength.  Fact is, I haven’t been feeling too strong, of late.  (And when I have been feeling strong I’ve also been feeling busy.)  I only made it partially through church today; I had to bail when the whole [...]

The Wednesday What: What Brings You Strength?

Written by on May 20, 2009 Topics: Please Help, The Wednesday What

Today was a beautiful day. (Made lovelier by the local boy’s win on American Idol.) And on days like this I am trying to develop the habit of thinking back to a tough day, week, or month, and giving thanks for the things and people that helped me get from there to a lovely day [...]

Hooray! My Life with Fibro is 100 / K8 Introduces You to a Little Something New

Written by on May 19, 2009 Topics: A Year Ago, My Network

I can barely believe it… but I’m thrilled. That’s right.  My Life with Fibro is 100 posts old. For all those who say fibrofolks can’t stick with anything… I smile in your general direction.  And for those who support fibrofolks, I give thanks.  Actually, I give thanks for the negative-vibe-sending people too.  They anger me [...]

Monday Night Dinner 004: Getting to Know K8

Written by on May 18, 2009 Topics: Monday Night Dinner, My Life, My Network, Resources, Trying Stuff

I never do this sort of thing, but I realized this would be a fun way for you to get to know me, beyond the fibro and fibro-related bits of my life.  And, it has an 8 in it, like K8.  And my friend Rochelle, of Learning to Trust, recommended I give it a shot. [...]