Joy Manson
The Kindness Epidemic
The front-line workers where I live are very near and dear to my heart. They make my existence so much better.
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Joy Manson
Apr 17, 20203 min read
Why Do I Bother?
My hands aren’t as strong or coordinated as they used to be. Sometimes it feels like they’ve forgotten they were holding on to something.
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Joy Manson
Apr 12, 20201 min read
Keeping it in the Family
Full disclosure: I grew up in Ontario and moved to New Brunswick as quickly as I could, when I was 33.
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Joy Manson
Mar 30, 20202 min read
Playing
A week ago I was one of the few residents to venture out on the sidewalk...
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Joy Manson
Mar 24, 20201 min read
I Have One Nerve Left and You're Getting on It!
It’s been a pissy, irritating kind of day.
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Joy Manson
Mar 19, 20202 min read
March 19th - Pandemic Panic
This isn’t a time for rational thought. Well okay, I guess it actually is. But my mother’s instincts are yelling at me to drop everything...
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Joy Manson
Mar 5, 20202 min read
Picking Out New Frames
Time to get new glasses, ones that are bolder and edgier to reflect the changes in my personality.
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Joy Manson
Mar 3, 20202 min read
Eye Exam
I made an appointment as soon as the email arrived from the optometrist saying two years had gone by.
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Joy Manson
Feb 28, 20202 min read
Table for Four
There are three of us who eat lunch together. We’re joined by a fourth for supper.
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Joy Manson
Feb 23, 20201 min read
Mr. Rogers
I watched “A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood” on Thursday night. I had to watch it again on Friday night, for two reasons.
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Joy Manson
Feb 20, 20202 min read
Taking it Easy
I’m taking the path of least resistance today. It all started yesterday morning around 8 AM.
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Joy Manson
Feb 4, 20202 min read
Sad
Been feeling kinda sad the last couple days. Nothing specific, just generally sad.
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Joy Manson
Feb 3, 20202 min read
Betty
According to the last census, one of the fastest growing demographic groups in Canada are folks over 100...
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Joy Manson
Jan 29, 20202 min read
A Mental Health Checkup, Part I
I guess the ironic benefit of having had so many stressful life events recently is that I now have a wide range of coping skills.
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Joy Manson
Jan 19, 20202 min read
Noisy Neighbours
Did I mention I’m probably the only resident in this place that has normal hearing? It’s a mixed blessing, especially in communal living.
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Joy Manson
Jan 8, 20203 min read
Going with the Flow
It’s been a good day. In fact, I’ve had three good days in a row now. And I feel good too, mentally and physically.
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Joy Manson
Jan 2, 20202 min read
The Boy Who Cried Wolf and the Lady Who Cried Pee
Not all pees are created equal.
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Joy Manson
Dec 29, 20192 min read
My Weird Body
Last summer I succumbed to the charms of Dr. Pimple Popper. Little did I know what was in store for me.
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Joy Manson
Dec 20, 20192 min read
Silly Serendipity
Let's put googly eyes on the oven mitts and turn them into sharks.
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Joy Manson
Dec 18, 20191 min read
If You Like What You See
It’s uncanny how many times they are suddenly right at my window when I’m there with my pants down. I mean, we couldn’t schedule it better.
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