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Reflections on Close Encounters
Some thoughts after I tested positive for Covid 19, roughly 6 weeks ago.

Joy Manson
May 14, 20223 min read


Close Encounters
Long story short: On Sunday, March 27 I had viral laryngitis (completely unrelated to earlier bout) and a head cold.

Joy Manson
Apr 12, 20223 min read
I Can Breathe Again
This morning I had a hot, soapy shower. I just returned from a roll halfway around the backyard. It’s good to be me.

Joy Manson
Feb 23, 20222 min read
In and Out
I’m currently OUT of isolation. When I woke up at 7 AM, I was IN isolation.

Joy Manson
Feb 9, 20222 min read
It's Over!
I’m happy to announce the outbreak is over.

Joy Manson
Jan 23, 20221 min read


Just Another Blurs-day
On January 19 Two staff members tested positive for Covid.

Joy Manson
Jan 21, 20223 min read


A Snowstorm, a Flat Tire and a Porcupine on Fire: My ENT Appointment
My date with the ENT was quite an adventure.

Joy Manson
Jan 18, 20223 min read


Winner, Winner!!!
I’ve been playing two medical waiting games concurrently and I just won both within a week of each other.

Joy Manson
Jan 11, 20223 min read
#99 Between a Rock and a Hard Place
There’s a reason why this is my permanent address. Here’s my latest conundrum.

Joy Manson
Dec 15, 20213 min read
Reflections on My Tragic Hip
It’s been five weeks since I broke my hip. I’ve had plenty of time to think and put it all in perspective.

Joy Manson
Nov 16, 20214 min read
My Tragic Hip
What follows is a two-week account of a hip injury.

Joy Manson
Nov 1, 20215 min read


Vaccinated, at Long Last
I finally got my Covid jab yesterday afternoon. Hooray! I never imagined I would ever be this excited about getting a needle.

Joy Manson
May 2, 20212 min read
Uncommon Sense and Covid Vaccines
All my friends of similar ages and even younger with fewer conditions have received their vaccinations.

Joy Manson
Apr 27, 20211 min read


Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow, and Probably Hair the Day After That
My hair has always been my one beauty indulgence. I don’t wear makeup. I don’t wear a lot of jewelry and my ears aren’t even pierced.

Joy Manson
Jan 31, 20212 min read
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