by PJColando | Oct 31, 2024 | blog post, rant, sorrow
So, on Thursday, October 24, I endured a lumbar spinal puncture ordered by my specialty neurologist, who’s in the hunt for a diagnosis for my intermittent muscle spasms/joint jerks. For nearly four years, this disturbing condition has ruled my life to varying...
by PJColando | Apr 9, 2024 | blog post, Purpose, sorrow
I adored my forty-four-year career as a speech-language pathologist. For thirty of those years, I thrived in my private practice, focused on the communication issues of toddlers. People used to say, “You must be so patient,” to deal with the ‘terrible two’...
by PJColando | Mar 26, 2024 | blog post, rant, sorrow
I have lived with a terrorist for over three years. It’s not the human variety, so banish your dark thoughts about my husband. My wonderful man would rescue me by any means he could. He’s a great sidekick. He’s got my back. Further, he’d step in...
by PJColando | Mar 12, 2024 | blog post, sorrow
The star character and centerpiece of Walt Disney’s world is Mickey Mouse. He was Walt’s first and, perhaps, his alter ego. He’s forever been perpetually jolly, a welcome antidote to worldwide angst, though his tinny, effeminate voice rankles my...
by PJColando | Jan 3, 2024 | blog post, sorrow
January 3 question: Do you follow back your readers on BookBub or do you only follow back other authors? Remember, the question is optional… The caveat saved me from making a fool of myself because I don’t follow any authors or have a tribe of BookBub...
by PJColando | Nov 14, 2023 | blog post, sorrow
Matthew Perry died unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago. He’d had problems for many years and was open about his additions and rehabilitation. Everyone applauded his openness and felt he’d conquered his demons. He seemed to have embraced his success, even...
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