Life in late capitalism can be vexing, alienating, fragmenting, and otherwise frustrating. There are many wonderful things in my life, but I'm more likely to talk about what's bad rather than what's good. I'm going to try to post one good thing here each day, and if you would join in by adding a good thing from your day in the comments, I'd love it--I'd absolutely love it. --RR
8/30: good people, and good mail from good people
Not great news today: my biopsy from last week showed some troubles, and I need to go in for a surgical biopsy in 2 weeks. But--here's the good thing, I promise--some comfort came in the form of friends, far and wide. My best friend at work took a walk with me to the bookstore; she didn't have to (and she probably didn't have the time to), but she volunteered, and I was glad for company. Chris is, of course, wonderful and kind. And the mail brought treats and treasures: postcards from strangers, mail-art (and words of appreciation for my own work) from a mail-acquaintance, and music and candy from my brother. We split one of the candies for dessert, an almond Utah Truffles candy bar, and it was one of the best candy bars I have ever had--coming from me, that probably means something!
Oh, dear. I hope all turns out to be a fall alarm. I'm thinking healthy thoughts....
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara. I'm trying to tell myself that there's no point worrying now; there's nothing I can do until I know more. But some hours I am more successful at not worrying than others. Healthy thoughts are appreciated!
ReplyDeleteDo you have my email address? bfbrannon@aol.com I'm an expert (unfortunately) on some of these things (!) if you want to unload out of the public eye.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara, I really (really) appreciate that.
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