Cold Days Ahead

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 Weekly Scribblings #50

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Cold days are ahead.

Down in my bones, I feel it.

Curse this arthritis.

 ©2020 Lisa Smith Nelson. All Rights Reserved

(Not autobiographical)

 


 


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  1. Magaly GuerreroDecember 16, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    I'm right there with you! Cursing the arthritis and the neuropathy and hoping they know they aren't wanted.

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  2. HelenDecember 16, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    LOL, joining in the curse. All together now ****~~~~

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  3. Rosemary Nissen-WadeDecember 17, 2020 at 1:08 AM

    Oh yes, I laughed out loud too, and for the same reasons – know just what you (all) mean! Joining the curse too.

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    1. LisaDecember 17, 2020 at 9:28 AM

      I remember how hard it was for my maternal grandmother. My mother was fine even in her 80s.

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  4. RommyDecember 17, 2020 at 4:08 AM

    Clever senryu! I am getting to an age where if I overdo it in exercising I'm paying for it with interest several days later. Heck a bad night's sleep has me zonked for a few extra nights too.

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    1. LisaDecember 17, 2020 at 9:31 AM

      My every night has a bad sleep! Maybe when insurance finishes thinking about it, my CPAP will help. It did on my overnight study, even though I was SURE it wouldn't! Actually, I think it's the animals that disturb me for than anything, and, yes, it takes a few days to make up for disturbed sleep.

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  5. indybevDecember 17, 2020 at 8:32 AM

    A mighty chorus rising!! lol

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    1. LisaDecember 17, 2020 at 9:31 AM

      Sounds like there should be more research into this!

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  6. purplepeninportland.comDecember 19, 2020 at 5:47 PM

    Those cold days are creeping closer and closer. Good one!

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    1. LisaDecember 20, 2020 at 8:38 AM

      I hate being cold... No arthritis, but I just hate feeling cold. Of course, I have to remind myself it isn't REAL cold here in Southern Oregon! You are cold (I forget where you are now, but not Portland) and my son in Rhode Island is cold. I am not cold!

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  7. grapelingDecember 24, 2020 at 3:22 PM

    oh, most def the left knee agrees ~

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