Joy Manson
Reflections on Close Encounters
Some thoughts after I tested positive for Covid 19, roughly 6 weeks ago.
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Joy Manson
Apr 12, 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.
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Joy Manson
Feb 23, 20222 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.
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Joy Manson
Feb 9, 20222 min read
In and Out
I’m currently OUT of isolation. When I woke up at 7 AM, I was IN isolation.
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Joy Manson
Jan 23, 20221 min read
It's Over!
I’m happy to announce the outbreak is over.
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Joy Manson
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Just Another Blurs-day
On January 19 Two staff members tested positive for Covid.
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Joy Manson
Jan 18, 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.
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Joy Manson
Jan 11, 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.
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Joy Manson
Dec 15, 20213 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.
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Joy Manson
Nov 16, 20214 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.
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Joy Manson
Nov 1, 20215 min read
My Tragic Hip
What follows is a two-week account of a hip injury.
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Joy Manson
May 2, 20212 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.
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Joy Manson
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Uncommon Sense and Covid Vaccines
All my friends of similar ages and even younger with fewer conditions have received their vaccinations.
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Joy Manson
Jan 31, 20212 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.
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